You Deserve to Feel your BEST
Eastern & Functional Health to heal you from the root up—naturally, gently, & effectively.
Dr. Dawna Ara is a licensed acupuncturist, registered nurse, and certified functional medicine clinician. With nearly 20 years of patient-centered care, Dr. Ara takes a holistic approach to healthcare. Using the best of Eastern medicine with modern functional nutrition, Dr. Ara crafts personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that pave the path to lasting wellness. You are in expert hands.
Modalities
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Tiny needles can create a big impact. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, hormone balance, or nervous system support, this powerful therapy helps reset the body from the inside out.
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Targeted, precise, and powerful. Dry needling reaches deep into trigger points to release tight muscles, reduce pain, and restore function. Ideal for chronic tension, injury recovery, or performance optimization.
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Functional health asks why you’re not well, then uncovers answers others miss. When “everything looks normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, functional health can help.
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Everyone eats—but real nutrition changes lives. This isn’t about restriction—it’s about choosing foods that help your body thrive so you can feel good again.
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More than massage—this hands-on therapy relieves tension patterns, enhances mobility, and calms the nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with pain, stress, digestive or fertility problems, targeted bodywork helps your body heal in real time.
Conditions
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Support for PMS, PMDD, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, fertility, and hormonal imbalances that affect energy, mood, metabolism, and menstrual cycles.
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Personalized care for bloating, IBS, IBD, constipation, SIBO, GI infections, reflux, and gut-brain issues using Eastern diagnosis and functional strategies.
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Natural & effective solutions for migraines, neck & shoulder tension, back pain, joint pain, injuries, fibromyalgia, and chronic inflammation.
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Improve acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, or hair loss by addressing internal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies.
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Targeted support for weight loss resistance, thyroid issues, diabetes, and blood sugar imbalance through comprehensive, root-cause care.
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Provide symptom management with use of nutraceuticals and herbal remedies.
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Relief from stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and burnout with calming acupuncture, nervous system regulation, and targeted nutrient support.
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POTS, EDS, MCAS, mold illness, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Long COVID, Lyme disease, and environmental sensitivities. These conditions require a root-cause, whole-body approach that looks beyond symptoms and into the deeper imbalances driving them.
Ready to feel calm, clear, and home in your body again?
Schedule an appointment and I’ll help you get there.