Denice Murphy

Denice Murphy, L.Ac, Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM), MSOM

Denice Murphy L.Ac, Dipl.Ac, MSOM has been practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1992.

She’s a board certified NCCAOM Diplomat (National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) with a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine.

Her certifications include extensive studies with masters of TCM including Dr. Lam Kong, Dr. Angela Longo, Dr. Whitfield Reeves (U.S. Olympic Team) Sports Medical Acupuncture, Procell’s Integrativefacial Micro Channeling, Michelle Gellis’s facial Micro needling, Mary Elizabeth Wakefield’s Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Japanese Meridian Therapy & Sei Tai Shin Po Structural therapy, Ki’ikoMatsumoto’s clinical strategies, Dr. Tung’s method by Susan Johnson, Internal Medicine, Advanced Chinese Pharmacology & Herbal Medicine, Sho-Ni-Shin (needle-free pediatric acupuncture technique), Metabolic & Oncology support, Organic Essential Oil Alchemy, Advanced Low Level Laser Therapy training.

Adding to her accolades and to support her wellness knowledge, she has accomplished master’s levels in Matrix Energetic Medicine, Quantum Physical studies, Reiki Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition, Neuro Kinesiology, Neurolink, Wisdom of the Body, and Therapeutic Touch.

Local community voting for “The Best of West Hawaii” ballot, (highlighting the best businesses and services in various categories in West Hawaii), Denice has again been awarded the first place winner for “Best Acupuncturist”, an annual honor since 2018 when they added the category.

She’s currently serving as director on the state board of Hawaii Acupuncture Medicine Ass’n, and attends continuing education, annual symposiums, and trainings all year long.

Denice has served as an instructor for five years at the Traditional Chinese College of Hawai‘i, teaching Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Traditional Diagnosis & Pathology and Chinese Pharmacology I & II. .

The Journey to Acupuncture….

Over 35 years ago, she recovered completely from chronic asthma, allergies, and a severe lower back injury, as a result of Acupuncture and taking herbal formulas. She discovered first-hand how Eastern Medicine integrated the mind, body and spirit to relieve the ailments she was experiencing.

She made it her life’s mission to return to school, study an additional 5 years to be educated on the principals and philosophy of this amazing and ancient treasure trove of a system we call Traditional Chinese Medicine, with the intent to improve and potentiate the quality of life for others. We can integrate this ancient medicine to effectively to treat modern imbalances, improve vitality, longevity, immunity, and transform quality of life!

Serving as an instructor for five years at the Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawai‘i, teaching Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Traditional Diagnosis & Pathology and Chinese Pharmacology I & II, was another chapter along her path to discover the very depth and wonder of this magical and rooted medicine.

Denice’s artistic canvas is a bountiful palette from the rich and vibrant colors of healing modalities, herbal formulas and in-depth experience to her beautiful and bold passion for gardening, interior design and joyful interaction with the ocean. However, none of this outshines Denice’s genuine, compassionate, charismatic and warm personality. Her expertise in holistic health is boasted by patients who share their personal testimonials and stories of their healing journeys.

Specialties

• Acute/chronic pain, repetitive motion injury (i.e., carpal tunnel, tendonitis), pain management (back, neck, shoulder, limbs, post surgery, etc.)
• Sports medicine, athletic performance and endurance
• Facial fitness, anti-aging, skin health enhancement, acne & scarring reduction
• Women’s health (hormone balancing, fertility), Pediatrics
• Men’s health, hair loss, PSA balance
• Internal medicine, gastro-intestinal (digestive) disorders,
• Oncology support, chronic disease
• Migraines, Arthritis, Auto-immune disorders, EBV, CFS
• Insomnia, Heart palpitations, Hypertension
• Emotional imbalances, PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc
• Smoking cessation, substance abuse recovery

Products

Traditional and modern Chinese herbal remedies: boiling teas, tinctures, capsules, tablets, lineaments and topicals
Comprehensive line of pediatric liquid formulas
DoTerra essential oils
Omnium 2 PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) mat
Tyent water filter & ionizer

Treatment Expectations….

Included with the Traditional Acupuncture treatment, of which we consider painlessly inserting needles inacupoints along meridians of the body to balance energy, there’s likely to be included other traditional methods such as moxibustion (applied heat), gentle Electrical stimulation, Fire Cupping, Gua sha, Tui na(body work), Chi Nei Tsang (internal organ chi massage), and Tuning Fork vibrational Therapy. In addition, Low Level Laser Therapy is used upon request.

Most importantly it should be stated, Chinese Medicine is a way of thinking. (Zhang Xichun 1860 – 1933)….it’s how we live, practice meditation or qi gong, intake our nutrition, and relate with the world around us. We can regard Acupuncture as an important pillar for holistic health care and vitality, a major contributor and support of body homeostasis, at the very least to ensure and potentiate wellness and quality of life.

Payment Options

Credit card, Check, Cash, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance : Veterans, MVA (motor vehicle accident), Workman’s Compensation