… Cristin Gregory

MSOM, Dipl. OM, LAc

Cristin is the owner of Wellbeing and a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) in the state of North Carolina. She is board certified by the NCCAOM in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, and she has a four-year Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) from the prestigious and accredited National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR. She has studied Qigong and Chinese medicine in China and Tibet through the Heron Institute, and she managed a Naturopathic pharmacy during her time in Portland, OR. Since opening Wellbeing in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina in 2004, Cristin has treated a wide variety of conditions such as pain management, fertility, depression, anxiety, insomnia, digestive disorders, and cardiovascular health issues. Cristin uses a combination of Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Medical Qi Gong, Shiatsu Massage, natural supplements, aromatherapy, and dietary counseling to offer her patients a holistic treatment that addresses the physical, spiritual, and environmental causes of illness. Cristin encourages her patients to participate in their own healing process and to work with her as a team to find their most optimal treatment strategy. Cristin has enjoyed teaching Qigong in the Lake Norman area for many years and also relishes her own Qigong practice to keep herself healthy and sane. Outside of work, Cristin enjoys spending time with her baby boy; hiking at the local parks; participating in her book club; and learning how to prepare foods from around the world. She is an avid swimmer, Qi Gong junkie, and wannabe potter. Before entering school for Chinese medicine, Cristin received a BA in French and Anthropology from Alfred University. She spent four months studying the mortuary rituals of the Merina tribe of Madagascar and continues to relish the study of different cultures and religions.