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EAST ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS BOUTIQUE
Our Story
Although we began manifesting East Acupuncture Wellness Boutique (EAWB) in April 2020, right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our journey started long before that.
EAWB has always been a halo of inspiration and love surrounding us. When COVID hit, it affected our lives significantly, as it did for many families. However, one positive outcome was that the forced slowdown allowed us to organize our creativity and bring our business vision to life.
Ashley has been practicing acupuncture for over 10 years in various settings. She previously owned and operated Alchemy Tearoom and Acupuncture. After much soul-searching, she yearned to create her dream practice—one that was not only aesthetically beautiful and healing but also energetically supportive for her patients.
Marlene has over 15 years of experience in the service industry and was the General Manager of Native Kitchen and Social Pub until its closing due to COVID. She longed for a place of her own where she could nurture her exemplary customer service skills and business acumen.
Together, Ashley and Marlene combined their hearts and experience to create EAWB, a space where healing, beauty, and exceptional service come together for the well-being of our community.
Meet the Team Behind
East Acupuncture Wellness Boutique
At East Acupuncture Wellness, our accomplished team of acupuncturists brings both skill and compassion to their practice. By blending ancient wisdom with modern insights, our care professionals design personalized, restorative treatments that nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
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Marlene Mechanic
Facilities Manager/Owner - Asheville + Greenville
Marlene Mechanic was born in Asheville and remains dedicated to causes beyond her service industry pursuits. She is an advocate for the LGBTQ community and works closely with local non-profits and organization. In her free time, Marlene enjoys traveling, experiencing new cultures and cuisines, and painting with oils and encaustics.
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Ashley Kuper
Acupuncturist/Owner - Asheville + Greenville
Ashley Kuper L.Ac., focuses on fertility/women’s health, acute and chronic pain, digestive disorders, psycho-emotional issues, preventative medicine, Cosmetic Acupuncture and overall health maintenance and stress relief.
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Dr. Janette Engelbrecht
Acupuncturist/Herbalist- Asheville + Greenville
Dr. Janette Engelbrecht, LA.c. is proud to offer Chinese Medicine services with an integrative approach. Dr. Engelbrecht has a strong background in Western cancer care and specializes in oncology. In addition to oncology and pain, Janette focuses on digestion, nutrition, stress, sleep, and women’s health & fertility.
Janette is an avid hiker and spends her free time with her pack of senior dogs and her husband enjoying the mountains of Western North Carolina.
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Mindy Gates, L.Ac, RN
Acupuncturist/Herbalist - Greenville
Mindy Gates, RN, L.Ac., blends Western medical experience with Chinese Medicine at East Acupuncture Wellness. With over 20 years as a Registered Nurse, Mindy seamlessly integrates both practices to support holistic healing. She offers a wide range of treatment tools and has a keen understanding of when Western medicine intervention may be necessary. Mindy's passion for herbal medicine extends to her rural homestead, where she cultivates over 100 varieties, enriching her holistic approach to healing.
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Dr. Britta Memmesheimer
Acupuncturist/Herbalist - Greenville
Dr. Britta has worked in a variety of settings including a high-volume clinic specializing in orthopedics and fertility and Cosmetic Acupuncture. Dr. Britta loves celebrating milestones, both large and small, alongside her patients. What she loves about acupuncture, is the acknowledgment that wellness is a unique state and unique process for each individual. Approaching care from this angle continues to empower patients to take an active role in their own healing which results in profound and long-lasting results.
Outside of acupuncture, Dr. Britta can be found frequenting yoga classes, out on her paddleboard or hiking with her pup, Basil, Mooshu and Chicky.
What Our Patients Have to Say
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