We are passionate about traditional Chinese medicine and compassionate in our care. We form relationships with our patients to deliver personalized treatments for optimal results. Julia Chen founded Pleasant Wellness with the goal of ensuring all patients have a pleasant healing experience. Julia draws on experience practicing with several leading experts in China.
She understands that many patients are afraid of needles. So she takes time to develop a relationship with her patients, making them feel at ease, and personalizing treatment for maximum effectiveness. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive promotions and suggestions to improve your wellness.
She understands that many patients are afraid of needles. So she takes time to develop a relationship with her patients, making them feel at ease, and personalizing treatment for maximum effectiveness. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive promotions and suggestions to improve your wellness.
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Junrong (Julia) Chen grew up in South China where her father worked as a physician. When she was young, Julia used to go to the clinic to watch him work. Her father combined Chinese and Western medicine to provide personalized treatment. And when his patients left the clinic, they were usually much happier than when they arrived.
Pleasant Wellness is a small and growing health practice in Wakefield, MA. We provide care for patients suffering with pain, stress, and a variety of other conditions. Our primary treatment is acupuncture. And we are looking to expand our services to include therapeutic massage. Our relationship with patients is most important to us.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine that uses needles inserted in the skin to relieve pain and treat a variety of conditions. Practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points that are connected by pathways or meridians. Inserting needles in certain points stimulates the flow of energy (Qi) and improves health.
Chinese have used natural herbs to treat medical ailments for thousands of years. Even with the development of Western medicine, Chinese herbs continue to be a natural alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. Chinese herbs can treat minor illnesses and boost the immune system. And when combined with Western medicine, they can treat more complicated conditions, including post-surgical recovery, chronic respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions.
When you arrive for an appointment, the doctor will ask about your condition, symptoms, and medical history. She will then perform a full-body exam: checking your tongue, pulse, and points of concern. This is to help the doctor personalize your treatment. The doctor typically places three to seven cups on your body.
Reviews (10)
Madeline Maney
Dec 02, 2021
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I've had such an amazing experience at Pleasant Wellness. Julia is so kind and patient. She clearly cares about the wellbeing of her patients. I started acupuncture with Julia in August, and just three months later, achieved the results I had hoped for! I will continue to recommend Pleasant Wellness and Julia's services to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and friendly acupuncturist.
Ll C.
Nov 01, 2021
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My health has substantially improved after coming to Julia for acupuncture treatments over the past 3 months (a few times with Hannah, both of them are knowledgeable and amazing healers!). Julia is a kind, compassionate, dedicated and capable healer and life-saver! I came in with quite a few issues, after having been to a few acupuncturists/chinese herbalist over the past 2 years and none of them could resolve. I wish I've came to her sooner!! Thank God I finally found her. Julia does a much better job in figuring out the true root cause of my health issues and does a more thorough check-up than
John Marinelli
Oct 31, 2021
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I started treatment for re-current issues that required surgery, previously. Working with Junrong has been great - she has been a good listener and put me on a fairly aggressive treatment plan that had my body responding in just two weeks. I am delighted by the progress and would encourage anyone that is on the fence to start their acupuncture journey with Junrong.
Maria Khwaja
Oct 23, 2021
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Working with Hannah here and sometimes Julia - honestly this place is my weekly relaxation session. Started on a whim to help with my anxiety (and after hearing anecdotal experience about how great acupuncture is) and have no regrets - I recommend Pleasant Wellness to everyone. Hannah has helped so much with my menstrual cycle, my sleep, and my anxiety. It’s only been five weeks and I already feel so much better. Strongly recommend!
Tracy Lu
Sep 21, 2021
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Jessica Medeiros
Jul 03, 2021
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Special Kay
Jun 04, 2021
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I enjoy working with Junrong (Julia) she is awesome and now she has a great assistant too. I've been going to Pleasant Wellness for about a year it's helping me get through pain in my hip , back , and if I get stiff neck she's very efficient and knowledge about the body. She knows about how to heal it internally and it works inside out. She does Accupucture and I will admit I am scared of watching needles but you really get use to , breathe through it and it you feel it more when it comes out it's really not anything it's like hair brush going over your arm so not what I expected awesome to have
Yangyang Tan
May 26, 2021
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After Delivery, I always feel tired with my waist. But I’m so lucky that I meet Dr. Chen to treat this body problem. After 4 times acupuncture treatments, my waist as good as before and I also have better sleeping. I will insist to do this treatment and recommend strongly for that. I have to say Dr. Chen is very patient and professional .
Qihong Xu
Jan 30, 2021
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I started to see Dr. Chen for a variety of issues and pains. After visiting her for about 3 months with treatment (Acupuncture, cupping, massage, etc.), my issues were much better. Before seeing her, I had abnormal bowel movement, rapid heartbeats, and excessive sweating which had been seriously bothering me for more than half a year. After taking her herbal medicine for about 4 weeks, these issues almost disappeared, and I’ve felt so much better. Seeing Dr. Chen has been amazing and very helpful, I am so happy for that! She is a friendly, positive, and well-informed professional doctor and she
Lisa Dente
May 13, 2020
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My husband and I started going to Pleasant Wellness around the same time after he recommended that I try it. Not only is the initial injury that I went there for feeling so much better, but during treatment and conversation with Julia she went above and beyond my expectations by treating other issues as well in the same session. She is friendly and positive and has a great personality. She makes me feel so relaxed while I am there. I highly recommend Pleasant Wellness to anyone.
