Women's Health Acupuncturists in Kentucky

I provide safe, gentle, and effective relief to a wide range of health concerns, with particular emphasis on the treatment of painful conditions, chronic conditions, stress relief and vitality. My area of expertise is in the treatment of pain, including back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as chronic pain. I work with many women's health issues, including fertility, menopause, and PMS. Chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, fibromyalgia, insomnia, digestive issues, migraines and macular degeneration can often be relieved. My treatments are very effective for calming the nervous system, reducing stress, relief from anxiety and promoting whole body wellness.

Specializing in holistic women’s health, fertility, and wellness, Dr. Virginia Mims is the only board certified fertility acupuncturist (FABORM) in the Lexington area. Serving women of all ages, she is also a certified menopause practitioner. “Whether you need helping getting pregnant, dealing with painful periods, reducing hot flashes, or managing other symptoms, I am passionate about helping women feel better, naturally. I offer safe, holistic treatments for a wide variety of women’s health and wellness symptoms, both physical and emotional.”

I work with a wide range of health conditions such as Lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, digestive disorders, allergies, gynecological disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, obesity, etc. I received my master degree on acupuncture at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine which is a very top school in China and has been practicing acupuncture for more than ten years. I had been supervised by many well-known acupuncture doctors in China during my eight-year training at the top Chinese acupuncture institutes.

Do you have any nagging health problems that just aren't going away? Do you find yourself spending so much energy just to get through the day that you crash in the evenings? Is "getting older" feeling like a chore? Acupuncture may be the right solution for you. At River City Wellness the focus is on offering a healing environment in which one can regain nourishment and reclaim the right to a long, healthy and active lifestyle. Say yes to yourself and make that change today.

As someone with chronic pain who has been on both sides of the table, I have a unique viewpoint on what patients need. I believe that both western medicine and acupuncture have their place in society; neither is "better" than the other. Instead, they work best when used together as part of an overall health plan. My goal is to make acupuncture an easy, sensible part of my patient's lives. I work hard to tailor treatments to each individual so that all of my patients are comfortable with their level of therapy.

Xingcong Ren, L.Ac. O.M.D. (China), is a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese herbology (NCCAOM) and a licensed Acupuncturist in the States of Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. She is a renowned and highly respected expert in her field with over 37 years of experience, having graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the leading institution of its kind in the world, in 1982 with training in both Chinese Traditional and Western medicine. Before coming to the US, she was an attending and chief physician in a teaching hospital in Shanghai for a decade, practicing both acupuncture and herbal medicine.

"As a traditional naturopath and acupuncturist my practice is multifold. I work with patients from an individualized perspective, and in addition to acupuncture, utilize nutrition, lifestyle and herbal approaches. There is a strong focus on educating the patient in self-help methods. Patients are encouraged to ask questions and take an active role in their therapy program. I like to give my patients the "fishing pole" and not just the fish! My practice is not an acupuncture factory. I spend at least 45 minutes to over an hour with each patient and take the time to listen, really listen.

I was trained at Zhejiang Traditional Medical College and Nanjing Traditional Chinese Medical University in China. After I received my Chinese medical degree in 1985 and MS degree in 1988, I worked as an Assistant Professor and Professor at the Medical College of Wenzhou, P.R. of China. After I received my Ph.D from Kanazawa Medical University, Japan, I engaged in both high quality medical research and clinical work in traditional Chinese medicine. Upon completion of my degree, I decided to continue my research in pulmonary biology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

My goal of acupuncture practice is to help patients recover health and normal functionality as soon as possible with natural way. I think health doesn't just mean lack of disease, but state of well-being. I treat my patients with sympathy and passion. I research and study for the best and most efficient way to treat conditions of my patients. I have offices in Nashville, Clarksville, and Bowling Green, KY.