McKay Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
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McKay Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Offering services in Acupuncture, Herbs therapy, Massage & Body Work, Medical Qigong, yoga and Life & Health Coaching. Medical Qigong is being referred to around the world as a miracle medicine because so many people have experienced amazing healing results. Chinese Herbal Medicinals are a powerful tool in the hands of a practitioner with the knowledge to properly utilize them.

Recent studies show that acupuncture provides pain relief, improves function for people with conditions like arthritis, and serves as an effective complement to care. We provide many different kinds of body massage including, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Structural Acupressure and Myofascial Release.
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Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China over 2,000 years ago, it has quickly gained popularity for its effectiveness in the relief/prevention of pain and various other health conditions. Practitioners use a new set of sterile hair-thin metallic needles with each client.
Massage therapy has been recognized for its health-enhancing effects in all major civilizations for thousands of years. Swedish and Neuromuscular (deep tissue) massage are the foundation of our massage service. Swedish massage is available for wellness, preventative, and maintenance care. Neuromuscular techniques are incorporated to address specific muscle tension patterns that perpetuate pain and decrease functional movement.
In China, Medical Qigong is a primary form of medicine and is offered right alongside of Western Medicine. Medical Qigong is the Father of the more modern Acupuncture and it is sometimes referred to as Acupuncture without needles. Medical Qigong is being referred to around the world as a miracle medicine because so many people have experienced amazing healing results.
In these coaching sessions, David Coon and Melissa Culbreth will take the time to assess your current life obstacles, health, and wellness challenges in our comfortable setting in Wilmington NC. The initial focus of the session is to develop a treatment plan and appropriate follow-up plans of action.
Chinese Herbal Medicinals are a powerful tool in the hands of a practitioner with the knowledge to properly utilize them. The Chinese system is more sophisticated than the standard Western herbals of your local store. This tried and true system uses complex combinations of substances which when combined in a formula are not only more effective but safer as well.
Reviews (10)
Wendy Ward Usn Combat Rn
Wendy Ward Usn Combat Rn
Jun 21, 2021
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What a lovely building! It's relaxing before you even walk inside I've been a big believer/ patient of acupuncture for years and still this group surprised me. Leon is so wonderful! He's very patient and kind. A wonderful caregiver. He also uses half the amount of needles I had placed before with DOUBLE the results. I always leave relaxed and grateful that I came! I'm a disabled Veteran and thankful for the pain relief.
Ms. Pam is an AMAZING massage therapist. I was injured during a deployment during OIF and she helps my pain and range of motion so much! She explains what she's doing and WHY.
M. Mastor
M. Mastor
Feb 18, 2021
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Dr Buffkin is awesome. She is so knowledgeable, listens to her patients and truly has found her calling. She walks you through everything and is a great teacher as well as practitioner. Highly recommend Dr.Buffkin and the whole experience of McKay healing arts.
Patrick Hamm
Patrick Hamm
Jul 06, 2020
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I’ve see. Lindsey twice for treatment and will continue to go.
She cares a great deal for her patients and it shows through both with her professionalism and communication.
I will continue to go.
Martha McIntosh
Martha McIntosh
Jun 19, 2018
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Leon McKay is so good at what he does! I've been having accupuncture treatments for my knee and he has helped me so much! McKay Healing Arts...easy to get to on Wrightsville Ave.with plenty of parking.
Sonia C.
Sonia C.
Jul 28, 2017
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Even as a believer in acupuncture, I could not believe how much this helped my dad, who had 2 strokes. His anxiety was through the roof and could not sleep or rest. The first visit his anxiety was 90% gone! Thank you Leon for your genuine care, gentleness and understanding. Sonia
David Coon
David Coon
Jul 21, 2017
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Leon has a great space for healing! Treatment rooms, outdoors space with beautiful fountain and trees, classroom space. My wife Tanya went to school with him for Acupuncture and speaks very highly of him. The atmosphere that he has created there is amazing and his patients love him! And he has won best of Wilmington several times. I am very impressed! Leon is also a dedicated Qigong student and teacher and being a Qigong master myself I am impressed with his practice and presence. And he is a super nice guy to boot!
Jessica Newcombe
Jessica Newcombe
Jan 16, 2017
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Was very skeptical about acupuncture But when I hurt my back so bad I could barely work my boss insisted I go see Leon. After only 2 treatments I'm almost pain free! Amazing! So thankful for you guys!
Maci Langerhan
Maci Langerhan
Dec 11, 2013
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Nice people but not the ones you want to go to unless you already have an idea of what you are expecting. I had never had acupuncture done before, the guy told me they have a screening they do to see what areas of yours need work. Since it is a screening, why not do it on the spot?! Well after his 10 minutes of finding where to put the needles I felt alright but with a terrible, irritating tingling sensation like I had 9-volt batteries all over my body. He left for 15 minutes, came back and pulled them out, and said first visits to him are $100........ -_- not amused at shoddy practice going on
Tommy Cavenaugh
Tommy Cavenaugh
Nov 28, 2013
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I have been going to Leon for 10 years. I trust him with my whole family's care. His knowledge of chinese medicine, herbs, and acupuncture is unparalled. I see him before my GP when a problem pops up. He's helped me recover from broken ribs, chronic knee pain, allergies, etc.
Stanley Rama
Stanley Rama
Aug 15, 2013
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The setting is so beautiful and the staff is wonderful. I've had incredible healing massages for tension headaches and Acupuncture that healed my Carpal tunnel symptoms. I always feel better after a visit-highly recommend.