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Alternative Healthcare
Wilmington
Acupuncture Alternative
Oleander Oaks
5725 Oleander Dr., Ste.E-2, Wilmington
(910) 392-0870
Owner/therapist Karen Vaughn describes Acupuncture Alternative's services as combined therapies to treat physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. She incorporates classical Chinese acupuncture, herbal therapy formulas, auricular therapy, Qi Gong, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling. These elements are used to create a treatment plan as unique as the individual client. Sessions are by appointment only Monday through Saturday.
250 Racine Dr., Ste. 8, Wilmington
(910) 793-WRAP (9727)
www.beverlyhillswilmington.com
Do you have a great pair of jeans that no longer fit? Do you take them out every few weeks and try to squeeze into them, only to sigh and hang them back in the closet? If you are on a weight-loss program or just want to look and feel better, Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness will jump-start your plan, motivate you to stay on it, and help you succeed and live a healthier lifestyle. Beverly Hills Weight Loss and Wellness helps clients achieve their goals with a combination of one-on-one personal supervision, nutritional guidance and behavioral modification. Their Suddenly Slimmer Mineral Body Wraps can help you look 6 to 20 inches slimmer in just 60 minutes by visibly toning, tightening and rejuvenating your body. These wraps even guarantee to diminish the appearance of cellulite. In addition, they specialize in ion cleansing, a process to detoxify and energize your body. Other services include vitamins and supplements and an infared sauna. Their offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Cameron Clinic of Chinese Medicine
1928 S. 16th St., Wilmington
(910) 342-0999
Cameron Clinic is owned and run by acupuncturist and registered nurse Nan Cameron. The clinic uses knowledge from the fields of western and Oriental medicine to achieve the best possible results for clients. All patients receive a complete consultation and evaluation at the time of their first visit. Cameron Clinic combines the acupuncture styles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kiiko-style Japanese acupuncture to get the best results. Therapeutic modalities include microcurrent, Chinese herbs and nutritional supplements, cupping, gua sha and moxabustion, as well as lifestyle and dietary counseling. Call for an appointment.
Insight Family Health Center
3175 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington
(910) 763-1960
The mission of Insight Family Health Center is to provide holistic healthcare to people of all ages with an emphasis on prevention and wellness. The three family nurse practitioners at this center believe that each individual is composed of a body, soul, and spirit and that each of these areas must be addressed in order to gain optimal health. They provide total primary healthcare across the lifespan — acute illness, chronic illness, yearly physicals and wellness. Insight Family Health Center also offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for men and women.
McKay Healing Arts
Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington
(910) 232-5802
Leon McKay, a North Carolina native, is a master's graduate of Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine of Santa Barbara, California. He also has studied with master herbalists and medical doctors and has received in-depth training that combines Western medicine and Chinese herbal medicine. Using his collective knowledge and skills, he treats a variety of discomforts, such as neck, back and knee pain, migraines, sinus trouble, anxiety, colds, fatigue, PMS, hepatitis C, insomnia, arthritis and high blood pressure. If you're looking for a holistic approach to healthcare and a professional practitioner who treats the entire person, Leon McKay invites you to call for a free consultation.
Shining Sea Acupuncture, LLC
1305 N. Atlantic Ave., Southport
(910) 599-3081
Kathy Rebeck received her Master of Acupuncture degree from Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland, the first accredited graduate program for acupuncture in the country. Her primary focus is five-element acupuncture, which addresses overall balance and well-being as well as relieving symptoms by treating the underlying causes of an illness. These causes may include personal history, lifestyle, stressors, home and work situation. Taking all these factors into account, five-element acupuncture can help people can regain their balance and health on all levels. Kathy says that she truly loves her work and is constantly amazed at the results of treatment.
Chiropractors
Chiropractors are available in astonishingly high numbers in the region. A national movement toward alternative healthcare and nontraditional pain treatment as well as an approach to wellness have focused attention on chiropractic care. Some well-established chiropractic offices are listed here. Check the local phone books for more listings. The Insiders' Guide® does not endorse any practitioner, but offers the following listings as an example of what is available.
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Chiropractic
6841-D Market Street, Wilmington
(910) 798-0101
Alternative Health Care Center
4706 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
(910) 392-3770
Back In Motion Chiropractic
6303 Oleander Drive, Suite 102-A, Wilmington
(910) 313-1322
James Clinic North
7491 Market Street, Wilmington
(910) 686-5433
Reese Family Chiropractic
2003 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington
(910) 763-3611
Sea Coast Chiropractic
2210 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington
(910) 392-3100
1904 Eastwood Rd., Suite 103, Wilmington
(910) 256-2655
www.sitochiropractic.com
Why suffer through pain or mask it with prescriptions when you can choose chiropractic to alleviate your physical issues? Featuring three doctors to care for your back, neck and overall health issues, Sito Chiropractic could be the place where your pain ends and renewed vigor begins. The professionals at Sito Chiropractic focus on helping patients achieve their true health potential and peak performance level, all the while keeping each individual's needs in mind. With just a few simple tips for everyday living and expert adjustments of the spine, neck and other neuromuscular regions, you'll go from overloaded to overjoyed with the help of the personable staff at Sito Chiropractic.
Dr. Glenn Weckel
5215-B Market Street, Wilmington
(910) 392-3333
1308 N. Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach
(910) 458-0804
Brunswick County
At The Beach Chiropractic Health Center
6934 Beach Drive SW, Suite 2, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 575-2225
Dr. Eva-Marie Andersson
8505 E. Ocean Island Drive, Suite 2, Oak Island
(910) 278-3513
Tina S. Axelsson, D.C.
7290 Beach Drive SW, Suite 13, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 579-4888
Cagle Chiropractic & Acupuncture
121 Holden Beach Road, Holden Beach
(910) 754-7737
Chirohealth Family Chiropractic
417 N. Howe Street, Unit A, Southport
(910) 454-8100
Coastal Breeze Chiropractic P.C.
6934-2 Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 575-7809
Coastal Carolina Chiropractic
712 Village Road, Suite 101, Shallotte
(910) 755-5400
Cypress Chiropractic
814 N. Howe Street, Southport
(910) 457-1919
Dr. Russell Edgar
6934-2 Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 575-7809
Dr. Russell Edgar
6934-2 Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 575-7809
Family First Chiropractic
4911 Bridgers Road, Shallotte
(910) 755-5483
Hammond Chiropractic
717 N. Howe Street, Southport
(910) 457-9133
Holden Beach Family Chiropractic
2345 Holden Beach Road SW, Supply
(910) 846-3300
Island Healing Chiropractic
6402 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
(910) 278-5877
Loomis Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
10195-1 Beach Drive SW, Calabash
(910) 579-8891
Lundy Chiropractic & Rehab
4647-6 Main Street, Shallotte
(910) 754-2225
Sito Chiropractic
4501 Main Street, Shallotte
(910) 754-5678
Southport Chiropractic
1456 N. Howe Street, Southport
(910) 454-0909
Topsail Island
Barnes Chiropractic
14365 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead
(910) 270-9990
Hampstead Family Chiropractic
14548 U.S. Highway 17, Hampstead
(910) 270-9009
O'Neil Family Chiropractic
13775 N.C. Highway 50, Surf City
(910) 329-0011
Massage Therapy
The region has an abundance of practitioners of massage therapy for wellness, chronic pain, strain and injuries. Therapists offer various methods that range through Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, neuromuscular, craniosacral therapy, trigger point, foot reflexology, polarity, Shiatsu, acupressure, prenatal and sports. Some massage therapists work in their homes, others in offices or fitness clubs, and a few will be happy to come to your own home.
The City of Wilmington has an ordinance that requires licensed massage therapists to have a minimum of 500 hours of training at an accredited school. Therapists are also required to carry liability insurance, and North Carolina's General Assembly now recognizes massage therapy as a licensed profession throughout the state. Miller-Motte Technical College, 5000 Market Street, Wilmington, (910) 254-0995, offers massage-student clinics that are open to the public.
Listed below is a sampling of the massage therapists available in Wilmington for your convenience. The Insiders' Guide® does not endorse any practitioner. Check area phone books for more listings.
Wilmington
East Coast Acupuncture & Massage
1213 Calbreath Drive, Suite 218, Wilmington
(910) 509-7207
Harbour Club Day Spa & Salon
Lumina Station, 1904 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
(910) 256-5020
Ki Spa & Salon
1125 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington
(910) 509-0410
Rachel Mann Massage Therapy
219 Racine Drive, Suite C, Wilmington
(910) 520-2238
Sea Side Yoga
5725 Oleander Drive, Suite B-10, Wilmington
(910) 792-9303
Serendipity: A Head To Toe Day Retreat
3115 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington
(910) 251-3600
Brunswick County
Holistic Essentials
5081 Southport-Supply Road SE, Southport
(910) 454-9006
Jodi Kilde Massage Therapist
109 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 575-8054
Gail McGee, CMT
109 Causeway Drive, Unit 5, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 575-7838
Resort Massage Services
Village Activity Center
Sea Trail Resort & Golf Links, Sunset Beach
(910) 287-1193
Right Touch Therapy
109-5 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 575-3944
Sunset Wellness
10152-5 Beach Drive SW, Calabash
(910) 575-0990
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