What to Expect
We begin by listening. We’ll talk about what brought you in, your health history, and how sleep, stress, digestion, and daily life may be connected. You can ask questions and tell us what matters most to you.
Your 60-minute appointment is personalized. Depending on your needs, treatment may include acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, or gua sha. We’ll explain the approach and make a plan together, then adjust it as your body and goals change.
Thrive’s story
Thrive is a place to slow down, be heard, and get care that fits your life. We bring together Chinese and Japanese acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha to support the whole person. Whether you come in for pain, stress, digestion, or a changing body, we start with your story and build each treatment around you.
Jen LaFond
Jen is a licensed acupuncturist trained in Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal medicine. She earned dual master’s degrees from the New England School of Acupuncture and has taught in its Japanese Acupuncture program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
A 500-hour certified yoga instructor and Level II Reiki practitioner, Jen brings curiosity and care to each visit. She listens closely, looks at the full picture, and tailors treatment to what you need that day.