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Joel Thielen, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., BCIM

Dubuque’s First Non-Chiropractic Acupuncture Specialist

Board Certified Acupuncturist (NCCAOM)

Board Certified Integrative Medicine (AAIM)

Master Level Dry Needling

Elements Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine specializes in advanced acupuncture medicine while also employing modern techniques to accelerate natural healing. Our style of highly effective yet gentle treatment methods awaken and assist your body’s innate self-healing processes, offering you a path away from pain and dysfunction while moving your body toward vibrancy and energy for life. Working on your behalf to get to the root of the problem and correcting the dysfunction, is our goal, not symptom management. Optimal health can once again be achieved when we educate and encourage our patients to adopt an integrative care approach to their well being. We would be honored to be a part of your wellness team!

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Elements
Acupuncture + Integrative Medicine

1880 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
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563.582.7878

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9am - 1pm
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Finding the Calm in the Storm: How Acupuncture Can Help Treat Anxiety

Published June 23, 2025
Finding the Calm in the Storm: How Acupuncture Can Help Treat Anxiety

If you haven’t experienced an anxiety attack, you might not know the symptoms: clammy hands, heart pounding in your chest, your breath coming in short gasps, and an all-consuming sense of dread consuming you. Anxiety had been an unwelcome companion, interfering with work, relationships, and overall quality of life. Many who suffer from it try therapy, medications, and meditation,

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4 Ways Acupuncture Supports Women’s Health

4 Ways Acupuncture Supports Women’s Health

Imagine the hopelessness of knowing you’ve tried everything. For years, you have struggled with painful menstrual cycles, relying on over-the-counter medications and lifestyle changes that barely made a difference. Frustrated and exhausted, you search for something else that might help. A friend recommends acupuncture and after a few weeks of research, skeptical but desperate, you make your first appointment.

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How Acupuncture Combines with Adjunctive Therapies for Holistic Wellness

How Acupuncture Combines with Adjunctive Therapies for Holistic Wellness

You might not think of combining acupuncture with other holistic wellness practices, but it is a great option to pair with a variety of adjunctive therapies. Let’s look at three different options to see how they might compliment each other and benefit a patient’s overall health and wellness journey. 

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