Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Welder.
Hi Jennifer, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My path into acupuncture and holistic healing began from a deep personal search for meaning and healing. I originally worked in social work, but over time I realized how disconnected I felt from my own body and spirit. Like many of my patients today, I was burned out, anxious, and longing for a gentler way to live.
I turned to acupuncture during that time and found not only physical relief but a profound reconnection to myself. It was life-changing—and I knew I wanted to help others experience the same. I left my career, went back to school for Chinese Medicine, and eventually earned advanced board certification in fertility and reproductive health, as well as additional training in pain relief, anxiety, and trauma healing.
Today, my practice in Asheville supports people through some of the most tender and important chapters of their lives. Whether someone is struggling with chronic pain, navigating fertility challenges, or dealing with anxiety and overwhelm, my work helps them come home to their body, find relief, and reclaim their sense of peace.
At its core, my work is about helping people feel safe, cared for, and empowered in their healing—whether that’s reducing pain, restoring fertility, or calming the nervous system.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not a smooth road—and I think that’s part of why I can meet people where they are in their own struggles.
Leaving a stable career to follow a calling into acupuncture and healing work was terrifying at times. I had to rebuild my career from scratch, navigate years of schooling and board exams, and face all the doubts that come with starting your own practice.
Personally, I’ve also gone through seasons of burnout, health challenges, and emotional upheaval. I know what it feels like to be stuck in pain, disconnected from yourself, or longing for something to shift but not knowing how.
But those struggles taught me compassion. They taught me how to hold space for people who are hurting—whether it’s physical pain, fertility heartbreak, or the weight of anxiety—and help them feel safe enough to heal.
Every time I help someone feel better in their body, find hope again, or reconnect to their inner strength, it reminds me why this path was worth it.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Jennifer Welder Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine?
If you’re living with pain, fertility struggles, or anxiety, you probably already know what it feels like to try everything and still not feel better. My practice exists for people who are ready for something deeper—healing that’s not just about fixing symptoms but about truly restoring your body and spirit.
I help people:
✅ Get out of chronic pain so they can move freely, sleep better, and enjoy their lives again
✅ Navigate fertility journeys—whether natural conception, IVF, or hormone balancing—with compassionate, expert support
✅ Calm anxiety and burnout so they can feel grounded, rested, and clear again
What sets my work apart is how personal and holistic it is. Every treatment is tailored to what you need that day, combining acupuncture with nervous system healing, energy medicine, and intuitive support. This is not a clinical, one-size-fits-all approach. It’s care for the whole person—body, mind, and soul.
I work best with people who are sensitive, smart, and tired of powering through. People who know something needs to change but don’t know where to start.
If that’s you, I want you to know: your body knows how to heal. Sometimes it just needs the right support.
You can book your first session or a free consult at www.jenniferwelder.com. I’d be honored to help you feel better.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I think luck always plays a role, but what we do with it matters more. I feel incredibly lucky to have found this work—something I truly love and that makes a difference in people’s lives. I’m lucky to have had incredible mentors, supportive family and friends, and patients who trust me with their care.
But I’ll also say: it wasn’t luck that got me through the years of schooling, the risks of starting a business from scratch, or the hours spent learning how to support the most complex fertility or pain cases. That part was grit, heart, and faith.
I believe luck opens a door, but we have to choose to walk through it. And I try to help my patients see that too. Whether it’s pain, fertility, or anxiety—healing isn’t about waiting for good luck to strike. It’s about giving your body and spirit the right support, so healing becomes possible.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jenniferwelder.com
