I’ve tried acupuncture before. How is Blue Ridge Acupuncture & Integrative Health different from other clinics?
With us, you have a team dedicated to helping you resolve your health concerns. You're not facing your problems alone. When you need something, we are here for you.
- Experienced Care: Dr. Gorla has over 20 years of experience, including 18 years here in the High Country.
- Comprehensive Treatments: Dr. Gorla has administered over 55,000 acupuncture treatments.
- Unique Expertise: He is the only practitioner in the area who is both a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a naturopathic doctor.
Patients love working with Dr. Gorla because of his expertise and compassionate approach to care.
What modalities are available to me as a patient?
We offer a variety of treatments based on your health concerns and goals:
- Acupuncture
- Functional Medicine
- Nutrition
- Chinese Herbal Formulas
- Professional Nutritional Formulas
- Lab Testing
- Detox
- Health Coaching
- Lifestyle & Stress Management
- Oriental Physical Therapy
- A Supportive Team
You don't have to worry about choosing the right modalities on your own—Dr. Gorla will guide you through your options during your Courtesy Consultation.
How do you support patients with lifestyle changes?
Most people lack the knowledge and tools to stay healthy long-term due to conflicting information about nutrition, exercise, and wellness. We simplify the process by designing a customized nutritional program based on your lab results and empowering you with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
We offer:
- A Private Facebook Group (Wellness Warriors)
- Individual & Group Coaching
- Classes on Detoxification, Chinese Nutrition, and Stress Management
Do I have to live locally to be a part of the practice?
No, you don’t! Many people travel from far away to seek our specialty services. Once you're an established patient, all appointments can be conducted via our HIPAA-compliant video chat. Health coaching services are available nationwide without the need for in-office visits.
Shouldn’t I just expect my health to decline as I age? Isn’t that just a normal part of aging?
No, it’s a myth that health must decline with age. It doesn’t have to be that way. You deserve to live pain-free and enjoy the benefits of optimal health, regardless of your age. Pain and symptoms are your body’s way of signaling that something needs attention.
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is an evolution in healthcare that focuses on optimizing wellness instead of merely managing diseases.
- Patient-Centered Care: We spend time understanding your needs and concerns, working in partnership with you to improve your health.
- Science-Based Approach: We look at the complex interactions between history, physiology, and lifestyle to create a personalized treatment plan.
- Holistic Integration: Incorporating nutrition, exercise, stress management, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic diets, functional medicine treats the whole person for optimal results.
Do the acupuncture needles hurt?
No, acupuncture shouldn’t hurt! Acupuncture needles are extremely thin, about the size of a hair. Because they are solid and nothing is injected, the process is typically painless. Blue Ridge Acupuncture & Integrative Health uses only the highest-quality sterile, disposable needles, and Dr. Gorla is very skilled at needle insertion. Most patients don’t feel them at all!
What is naturopathy/naturopathic medicine/naturopathic physician (N.M.D.)?
Naturopathic medicine is a holistic system of primary healthcare. It focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the mind and body by supporting the body’s inherent self-healing processes. Naturopathic physicians work to restore health and establish optimal fitness through natural therapeutics, prevention, diagnosis, and patient education.