Gail Clevenger, LAc, MAc

Gail was always interested in health and wellness.  As a child, she wanted to pursue a career as a medical doctor or veterinarian as she loved helping people (and animals!) feel better.   As she learned more about the human body, it became clear that Western Medicine, although powerful and necessary in certain situations, was not the most effective path to health. She learned how the powerful effects of holistic medicine and the importance of treating the whole person, rather than treating the symptoms alone, leads to wellness.  

The profound changes she experienced after a series of acupuncture treatments inspired Gail to explore Chinese medicine and pursue a career as an acupuncturist.  For Gail, Chinese Medicine provides infinite pathways to study, explore and facilitate healing.  She has learned that we are each our own special mosaic of biochemistry, emotions and spirit.  Gail finds great joy in discovering the path that can best assist each patient towards improved health and wellness and believes with healthy food, mindset and lifestyle choices healing is available to each of us.

Gail is studying to become and integrative health practitioner. She believes it is crucial to examine our diet, exercise, stress/emotions, mindset, and more to reach optimal health and helps guide her patients towards this goal. She works with patients of all ages and collaborates with practitioners in other fields of wellness when necessary.  

Gail was a massage therapist for 13 years prior to graduating from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2003.  This gave her great knowledge and insight into pain management and injury recovery. She purchased Maple Leaf Healing Arts Clinic in 2002 which she operated for 9 years and is now the owner/operator of Maple Leaf Therapeutics located in the Health and Wellness Clinic in Edmonds.   

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When Gail isn't practicing acupuncture, she can be found running through forest trails, practicing yoga, exploring ways of being a better human or bouncing on the trampoline with her two kiddos. She looks forward to collaborating with you in achieving optimum health, balance and joy in your life.

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Gail is currently practicing in The Health and Wellness Clinic in Edmonds.  There are a variety of exceptional health care providers at this clinic including chiropractics and massage therapy.  Click on the link below to be directed to their website.