Meet Justina Waschuk, L.Ac
Justina is a licensed acupuncturist and diplomate of Oriental Medicine in Massachusetts, nationally certified by the NCCAOM, and a graduate of The Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Alberta, Canada. With a unique blend of expertise in acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and over a decade as a yoga instructor and former studio owner, she brings a deeply holistic approach to wellness.
Justina welcomes you with a caring, heart-centered approach that supports every part of your journey toward physical, emotional, and mental well-being. In each session, she draws on acupuncture, TCM therapies, movement, and mindfulness to gently restore your body’s natural rhythms and promote a peaceful, healing state of mind. She believes in the body’s innate ability to heal and takes time to understand each person fully, crafting treatments that reflect their individual needs and lifestyle.
With a focus on preventative care, Justina seeks to address the root of imbalances before they manifest as symptoms. Whether you’re seeking relief from pain, a break from stress, or simply a path to greater wellness, Justina’s goal is to help you find balance and vitality through nurturing, integrative care. She invites you to discover the subtle yet powerful healing that comes from reconnecting with the natural healing potential within you and regain a state of optimal health and happiness.
Benefits of Acupuncture + Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture and TCM are holistic, time-tested healing practices that promotes the body’s natural ability to heal and restore balance.
As a complete medical system, acupuncture and TCM can address any non-urgent health concerns you may normally take to a primary care provider. Overall, its functionality serves to reduce inflammation, enhance circulation, regulate the nervous system and promote the release of feel-good hormones such as dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins. Whether for pain relief, stress management, or overall health, acupuncture is a safe and effective approach to achieving optimal wellness.
According to the World Health Organization, Acupuncture + TCM can often eliminate or reduce symptoms for the following conditions:
Pain Management
Musculoskeletal Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Neuralgia, Back Pain, Joint Pain, TMJ, Tendonitis, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Bell's Palsy, Sprains, Stroke Symptoms,
Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects.
Digestive Health
Indigestion, Abdominal Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, IBS, Colitis, Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Acid Reflux, Nausea, SIBO, Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcers, Diabetes, Blood Sugar Regulation.
Women + Men's Health
Hormonal Imbalances, Infertility,
Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation,
Menstrual Irregularities, PCOS, PMS, Endometriosis, Fibroids/Cysts, Peri/Menopausal Symptoms, Complications in Pregnancy, Morning Sickness, Sexual dysfunction, Impotence, Chronic Bladder Infections, Incontinence, Kidney Stones.
Mental + Emotional Health
Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Chronic Stress, PTSD, Nervous System Dysregulation, Low Self-Esteem, Burnout, Eating Disorder Recovery, Addictions.
Cardiovascular Health
High/Low Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Poor Circulation, Arrhythmia, Angina, Anemia, Edema.
Respiratory + Autoimmune Health
Allergies, Common Cold + Flu Symptoms, Chronic Fatigue, Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Arthritis, Multiple sclerosis, Dermatological Disorders, Thyroid Disorders.
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ACUPUNCTUREAcupuncture is a core component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Using fine, single-use needles, acupuncture targets specific points—called acupoints—along the body’s energy pathways, or meridians, to help rebalance the flow of energy, known as Qi. This process stimulates the nervous system, promoting the release of natural chemicals and hormones that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether used for pain relief, stress management, or overall health, acupuncture offers a natural, safe, and effective approach to achieving optimal wellness.
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CUPPING + GUA SHACupping is a technique often referred to as a “reverse massage”, where a clean cup is placed on the skin in a specific area, and a gentle suction is applied. Instead of using downward pressure (positive pressure) to access the muscle tissue underneath, cupping uses an upward pressure (negative pressure). Gua sha involves the use of a small, smooth-edged tool to firmly press-stroke the skin in one direction. These modalities promote Qi flow, improve circulation, relax muscles, soothe the nervous system, and reduce inflammation, which contributes to chronic pain. Cupping and gua sha accelerate healing, support cell repair, and help break up or reduce fascial adhesions (muscle knots).
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MOXIBUSTIONMoxibustion is a therapeutic technique rooted in TCM that involves the application of moxa—a cone or stick made from the dried, ground herb Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort)—to specific acupuncture points or areas of the body. The process involves the controlled burning of moxa to generate heat, which is believed to influence the body's Qi (vital energy), promote circulation, and balance physiological functions. Moxibustion is great for musculoskeletal disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, reproductive health and more.
"TONG ZE BU TONG;
BU TONG ZE TONG.”
“Where there is flow, there is no pain;
Where there is pain, there is no flow.”
-HUANG DI NEI JING
INSURANCE:
- PK Health + Wellness Accepts in-network benefits with most major insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mass General Brigham (including MGB Mass Health), Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, United Health Care, Cigna, and Aetna. They also accept Medicare Replacement plans by Tufts, Blue Cross, and United Health Care for chronic lower back pain as well all auto insurances, also known as PIP Insurance (personal injury protection) in which they work with your car insurance directly so you can focus on getting better. However, if Medicare is your primary insurance, they are unable to accept it for acupuncture services. They are out-of-network or not covered with Medicare, Medicaid, Wellsense, Fallon, and Unicare/GIC, Tufts Health Direct, and Fallon.
- HSQCA does not take insurance. Fees for treatment are on a sliding scale $30-$75, no proof of income is required. This is one of the ways that HSQCA can offer such affordable pricing. For most people their sliding scale is equal to the cost of a co-pay.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Both clinics require 24 hours notice for cancellations. Fee for a missed or late cancelled appointment at PK Health + Wellness is full price of treatment and HSQCA is $30.
HOURS
Tuesdays (Cambridge): 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Wednesdays (Natick): 9:30AM-5:30PM
Thursdays (Cambridge): 12:00PM-7:00PM
Fridays (Natick): 10:00AM-4:30PM
*By Appointment Only*
KIND WORDS
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