Best Acupuncturist in Asheville, NC
More Than an Award
For more than 14 years, Chad Johnson, L.Ac. has cared for patients throughout Asheville and Western North Carolina, specializing in Orthopedic and Japanese Acupuncture for acute and chronic pain and other complex conditions.
The Best of WNC recognition reflects something we value deeply: the trust patients place in our care. Many come to us after living with persistent pain, navigating complicated conditions, or trying other approaches without the results they hoped for.
Why Patients Choose Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture
Patients come to Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture | Moxa House for individualized care that combines advanced Orthopedic Acupuncture with gentle Japanese Acupuncture, clinical assessment and manual therapies.
- Specialized care for pain and complex conditions
- Orthopedic & Japanese Acupuncture
- Thorough assessment and individualized treatment
- Collaborative care when other practitioners are involved
- A focus on getting results in as few treatments as possible
- Serving Asheville and the greater WNC region since 2011
Our role is to assess the broader structural pattern, identify factors that may be contributing to pain and dysfunction, and address what we find.
How We Help
Our approach brings together specialized acupuncture and hands-on therapies to address pain, injury, movement dysfunction and complex conditions. Treatment is individualized based on what we find during your assessment.
Orthopedic & Japanese Acupuncture
Specialized acupuncture combining orthopedic assessment and treatment with gentle Japanese styles.
Dry Needling
Precise treatment of muscular pain, trigger points and areas of restricted movement.
Clinical Massage Therapy
Individualized therapeutic massage focused on pain relief, mobility, recovery and function.
Who We Help
Patients come to us with everything from recent injuries to long-standing pain and complex conditions. Many have tried other approaches and are looking for a more individualized assessment and treatment plan.
- Back and neck pain, including sciatica
- Shoulder, hip and knee pain
- Migraines and headaches
- Sports injuries and repetitive-use conditions
- Tendon, ligament and soft-tissue injuries
- Neuropathy and nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis and foot pain
- Motor vehicle accident injuries
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Concussion and trauma
- Autoimmune conditions
- Chronic and complex pain conditions
- Non-surgical approaches to pain and injury
We also work with patients navigating confusing, uncommon, or difficult-to-diagnose conditions, including those who have not yet received a clear diagnosis.
Meet Chad Johnson, L.Ac.
Chad Johnson, L.Ac. is Clinic Director and co-founder of Asheville Orthopedic Acupuncture | Moxa House. He has practiced acupuncture in Asheville since 2011, with a clinical focus on pain, injuries and complex conditions.
His approach is gentle, practical and highly individualized. Chad takes time to explain what he is finding, what he is doing and why, walking patients through each step of their care. He has a particular knack for making the principles of this ancient medicine understandable and relevant to the person on the table.
Many of Chad’s patients are themselves physicians, nurses, acupuncturists, and other healthcare professionals. He also collaborates with Western medical providers as part of a patient’s broader care team when their condition calls for it.
His treatments combine Orthopedic Acupuncture, Japanese, Traditional, Classical, and Five-Element Acupuncture styles, detailed assessment and hands-on therapies, with a focus on providing the care a patient needs without unnecessary treatment.
Chad also teaches continuing education for acupuncture and massage professionals, sharing advanced clinical techniques and treatment approaches with other practitioners.
Voted #1 Best Acupuncturist • Mountain Xpress Best of WNC 2026
Our Clinical Framework
Patient-Centered
We treat the individual presentation rather than applying a fixed protocol.
Results-Driven
We monitor your response and adjust treatment as needed.
Root-Cause oriented
We look beyond symptoms to identify and address the patterns contributing to pain and dysfunction.
Our goal is to help you improve in as few treatments as possible. We adjust your care based on how you respond, and if another practitioner or approach may be a better fit, we’ll tell you.
What to Expect
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive intake, assessment and treatment. We take time to understand what is going on, what you’ve already tried and what you hope to improve, then evaluate your individual presentation and begin treatment during that same visit.
Chad explains what he is finding and walks you through the treatment as he goes, so you understand what we’re doing and why.
Your response to treatment helps guide what happens next. Care is adjusted as you improve, with the goal of helping you get better in as few treatments as possible.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Acute Issues
For a recent injury or issue, we typically begin with three treatments and assess your response.
Chronic or Complex Patterns
For long-standing pain or more complex conditions, we typically begin with five treatments and reassess from there.
Severe Pain
When pain is severe, treatment may begin more frequently to help settle symptoms, then space out as you improve.
After the initial series, we reassess together and determine whether additional care is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an acupuncturist in Asheville?
What types of acupuncture does Chad practice?
How many acupuncture treatments will I need?
What does “Best Acupuncturist in Asheville” mean?
Does my first acupuncture appointment include treatment?
Do you only treat pain and injuries?
Is Our Practice Right for You?
If you’re dealing with pain, an injury or a complex condition and aren’t sure whether our approach is right for you, start with a conversation.
We’ll listen to what’s going on, answer your questions, and let you know whether we think we can help.
If another type of care may be more appropriate, we’ll tell you.