Dr. Sarah Faggert-Alemi, D.A.c., A.D.F., Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. Sarah Faggert-Alemi, D.A.c., A.D.F.

Acupuncturist

1497 Chain Bridge Rd Suite 103 Mclean VA, 22101
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Sarah Faggert-Alemi is an acupuncturist practicing in McLean, VA. Dr. Faggert-Alemi evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Faggert treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress. Educated in 5-Element acupuncture, she is also trained in TCM style-acupuncture with certification in acudetox (auricular acupuncture detoxification) and cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation. 

Education and Training

MUIH MAC 2016

MUIH DAC 2018

George Mason University MPP 2011

Board Certification

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Provider Details

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Dr. Sarah Faggert-Alemi, D.A.c., A.D.F.
Dr. Sarah Faggert-Alemi, D.A.c., A.D.F.'s Expert Contributions
  • What can be treated with acupuncture?

    Acupuncture can help address a wide-range of conditions. In fact, it can improve the functioning of almost anything. This includes mental as well as physical functioning, i.e. how is your brain and nervous system operating? Are the right amount of neurotransmitters and chemicals circulating throughout your body? If no, then you can have conditions like anxiety and acupuncture can help alleviate the anxiety and the symptoms that you may have as a result of the anxiety (like trouble sleeping). In fact, anxiety and stress are one of my favorite conditions to treat as acupuncture tends to address those issues so successfully - at least from my clinical experience. The simple of insertion of a needle into the skin already gets the central nervous system started; a treatment helps to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system - one in which feel-good hormones are produced and relaxation is felt! READ MORE

  • Does acupuncture relieve depression symptoms?

    Thank you for reaching out. Yes, acupuncture can help with depression and some of its accompanying symptoms. The insertion of the thin, filiform needles into particular points along the body start a cascade of reactions inside the body. The goal is that the central nervous system is prodded to switch to the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as “rest and digest.” It is when the body is in this state that repair and feel-good hormones, chemicals and neurotransmitters can be released into the body. For example, acupuncture can stimulate the release of endorphins, enkephalins, GABA and serotonin. These various chemicals, hormones, neurotransmitters etc that are produced are what help to regulate our mood and overall sense of wellness, in addition to helping various organ systems function more effectively and efficiently. This is how acupuncture is able to help with issues, such as depression, insomnia, stress, pain, and low energy among many other things. By encouraging the body to produce these particular items, we can try to “re-set” the body and brain, or bring it back to its natural homeostasis. Often, one of the first things that patients tend to notice after a treatment is that they seem more relaxed and feel more at ease. Continued treatments only help to amplify these results among others, such as helping with feelings and symptoms of depression. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

AcupunctureElectroacupunctureCupping TherapyGua Sha TherapyChinese herbal formulasTui Na Orthopedic MassagePain ManagementAddiction Recovery & SupportCosmetic AcupunctureFacial RejuvenationStress ManagementMood Disorders

Awards

  • Top Acupuncturist McLean, VA 2019 Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare 

Professional Memberships

  • Acupuncture Society of Virginia  
  • American Society of Acupuncturists  
  • National Auricular Detoxification Association  
  • American Traditional Chinese Medicine Association  

Dr. Sarah Faggert-Alemi, D.A.c., A.D.F.'s Practice location

1497 Chain Bridge Rd Suite 103 -
Mclean, VA 22101
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Get to know Acupuncturist Dr. Sarah F. Alemi, who serves patients in McLean, Virginia.

Dr. Alemi is a licensed acupuncturist, having passed the certifying examinations of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is currently serving patients at her private practice – Eastern Roots Wellness – in McLean, Virginia. Eastern Roots Wellness is a Chinese medicine practice that provides individualized and holistic medical services to help with a variety of conditions. It is there that Dr. Alemi specializes in treating mental-emotional conditions, such as stress and anxiety, as well as addictions and skin. 

Originally from Richmond, Dr. Alemi moved to Northern Virginia where she graduated from the Maryland University of Integrative Health with a Master in Acupuncture degree in 2016, followed by a Doctorate in Acupuncture in 2017. While formally educated in classical 5-Element acupuncture, she learned TCM-style acupuncture during her time as an apprentice at a local Chinese Medicine clinic from 2014 until 2018. 

In 2016, Dr. Alemi became licensed in Maryland and a Board member of the Acupuncture Society of Virginia. She also became an acudetox specialist, completing certification with NADA Protocol and training with a facial rejuvenation specialist to gain certification in facial acupuncture and rejuvenation. She offers facial acupuncture treatments in addition to traditional acupuncture treatments. 

Dr. Alemi is a member of the Acupuncture Society of Virginia, the American Society of Acupuncturists, the National Auricular Detoxification Association, and the American Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. Dr. Alemi is recognized as the 2019 TOP Cosmetic Acupuncturist for all of the Northern Virginia region.

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine that is used to prevent and treat disease, relieve pain, balance mood, enhance athletic performance, increase fertility, as well as improve overall health and wellness. As an acupuncturist, Dr. Alemi consults with each patient about their symptoms, diagnoses the issue according to TCM, and treats it using acupuncture needles and other tools. She aims to improve the body’s functions and to promote the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites – commonly referred to as acupuncture points or acupoints.

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