Medical Acupuncture in Greenville, SC
Medical Acupuncture at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — NCCAOM-certified, 25+ yrs experience, hospital-credentialed. Call (864) 365-6156.
Medical acupuncture refers to acupuncture practiced within a modern medical context — using evidence-based point selection, Western anatomical understanding of needle placement, and integration with conventional diagnostic frameworks. Dr. William Hendry at Integrative Health Partners bridges both worlds: his DAOM training grounds him in classical Chinese medicine theory, while his Prisma Health research experience gives him a scientist's understanding of acupuncture's neurophysiological mechanisms. Medical acupuncture at IHP is not a watered-down version of classical practice — it is classical acupuncture informed by modern neuroscience.
How Medical Acupuncture Works
Medical acupuncture sessions begin with a conventional history and physical examination assessment alongside the Chinese medical examination. Dr. Hendry evaluates your condition through both Western diagnostic reasoning (nerve distribution, referred pain patterns, tissue loading) and Chinese pattern differentiation. Point selection integrates both frameworks for maximum precision. Documentation is maintained in a format compatible with conventional medical records.
Conditions Treated with Medical Acupuncture
Your First Appointment
Medical acupuncture is suitable for patients who prefer a treatment approach grounded in evidence-based Western medicine principles alongside classical Chinese medicine. Bring any prior imaging, lab work, or medical records from your conventional healthcare providers. Dr. Hendry will review these in the context of your Chinese medical diagnosis.
Why Dr. Hendry for Medical Acupuncture
Dr. Hendry's research at Prisma Health — where acupuncture was evaluated as an ER opioid alternative — is the definition of medical acupuncture applied in a rigorous clinical setting. His hospital privileges and 5 peer-reviewed publications reflect his ability to practice acupuncture at the standards expected of any medical procedure.