NBC calls James an expert in Chinese medicine

 

cupping therapy AshevilleI was thrilled to be quoted by NBC news and called an expert in Chinese medicine when they did a story on Olympic athletes, including Michael Phelps, who were using cupping therapy. As a result of the article (waaaay back in 2016!), many people have come in to the clinic to receive cupping and many have called asking “what is cupping” “How can cupping help my pain” etc. IF you are curious about cupping you can check out the article here…and enjoy all the cupping marks on Michael Phelps :)…

Here is a link to the article: https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-rio-summer-olympics/what-cupping-why-it-leaving-some-olympians-spots-n625336

About The Author

James Whittle M.S., L.Ac. is an acupuncturist and a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). He has visited China more than 8 times to work in hospitals and conduct research. James has also consulted for the BBC on an acupuncture documentary and appeared on NBC news. In 2016, NBC called James “an expert in Chinese medicine.” He is the founder and owner of the Blue Ridge Clinic in Asheville, North Carolina, founded in 2003. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with honors, he completed his masters in acupuncture at Bastyr University in 2001. He is licensed to practice acupuncture in North Carolina and holds license #238. You can reach James at (828) 254-4405.