Jessica Deahl D.O.M.
Jessica Deahl is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine with the NCCAOM and a licensed acupuncturist in Arkansas, with previous licensure in Arizona. She completed her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco, CA in December 2013 and has been practicing since early 2014. Prior to studying Chinese medicine, Jessica was a licensed massage therapist for 10 years, and she continued to practice massage in combination with acupuncture until moving to NW Arkansas in 2020. She has over 20 years of experience in the holistic health arena, leading to frequent comments from patients that her hands “always know where to go.”
Jessica loves connecting with her patients and feels super blessed to be a part of their healing and wellness journey. She believes that the human body, mind and spirit are beautifully intertwined and always striving for balance. Her approach is to meet each individual where they are and work together towards their goals. Jessica specializes in treating both acute and chronic pain and utilizes both local and distal needling techniques depending on the patient. She incorporates cupping, gua sha and hands-on manual therapy when appropriate. She has a lot of experience treating emotional health including stress/anxiety/depression/PTSD, digestive issues, sleep issues / insomnia, allergies and asthma, headaches/migraines, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, inflammatory conditions, painful and irregular menstrual cycles, and peri-menopaus and menopausal issues. She utilizes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and dietary modifications/recommendations depending on the individual’s needs. Jessica is certified in Constitutional Facial Acupuncture which is a gentle and less-invasive alternative to popular injectables, usually done in a series for best results. She is skilled in motor point needling of the facial muscles for cosmetic purposes and to treat Bell’s Palsy and post-stroke facial paralysis.