Red Crane Wellness

Red Crane Wellness is a medical practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee, led by board-certified acupuncturists Dr. Ariadni Spinali and Dr. Emily Clark. They offer acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and complementary therapies like cupping, gua sha, and moxa. The clinic focuses on treating chronic pain, hormonal issues, digestive problems, anxiety, and complex conditions through a customized approach.

Patients can book their first appointment by calling (423) 702-3000 or visiting the website to schedule online. The initial visit includes a 20-minute consultation, followed by a 40-60 minute treatment session that may involve acupuncture, herbs, cupping, or other modalities. A personalized treatment plan is created after the first session to address specific health needs.

The clinic offers transparent pricing with a first visit costing $150, which covers the comprehensive consultation and treatment. Follow-up sessions are priced at $90 for 45-60 minute appointments. They do not accept insurance directly but provide super bills for reimbursement, and they accept HSA or FSA cards.

The practice is located at 6150 Shallowford Rd, Suite 102 in Chattanooga, TN, and serves the broader Chattanooga area. They operate two clinics, with the Chattanooga location being the second one established by Dr. Spinali after a successful practice in California. The clinic emphasizes a family-oriented approach where patients are treated as individuals rather than numbers.

Dr. Ariadni Spinali and Dr. Emily Clark both hold doctorate-level certifications and are licensed in Tennessee, California, and nationally. Dr. Spinali specializes in pain, women's health, and digestion, while Dr. Clark focuses on autoimmune, endocrine disorders, and mental health. They utilize advanced pulse diagnosis and a 2,000-year-old practice of Chinese medicine.

A typical first visit involves a detailed health history discussion, a customized treatment session, and the creation of a personalized plan. The treatment may include sterile, hair-thin needles, herbs, cupping, or gua sha depending on the practitioner's discretion. Patients describe the sensation as a mild tingling or pressure rather than pain.

Some reviewers on the website praise the clinic for resolving sleep issues in a single visit and helping patients feel better than when they arrived. Others appreciate the honest communication and the ability to address multiple health issues one at a time. The clinic avoids expensive packages and allows patients to leave if the treatment is not a good fit.

The clinic offers complementary therapies such as electric stimulation, dry needling, cupping, gua sha, and moxa. These modalities are used at the practitioner's discretion during the 45-60 minute follow-up sessions. Patients can also order supplements through the website as part of their customized care plan.

Clinic hours vary by day, with Monday through Friday operating between 9:40 am and 5:00 pm, Wednesday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Thursday from 11 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, while the clinic is closed on Sundays. Flexible scheduling is available for follow-up appointments.

The clinic does not require patients to purchase expensive treatment packages to receive care. Instead, they offer flexible freedom to patients who decide the treatment is not suitable for them. This approach ensures that patients are not held over with high-price bundles if they choose to stop.

Dr. Spinali has over a decade of experience studying advanced medical pulse diagnosis with Masters, a skill not taught in standard acupuncture school. This technique allows for a clear starting point in difficult cases by feeling subtle nuances in the pulse. The clinic also relies on the Materia Medica, a compiled record of herbs gathered across centuries of practice.

The clinic provides super bills for insurance reimbursement and accepts HSA or FSA cards for payment. They do not take insurance directly but offer these options for financial flexibility. Patients can book appointments online or call directly to schedule their visits.

The clinic's promise includes creating a personalized treatment plan tailored to the specific condition of the patient. They also offer a comprehensive consultation and acupuncture treatment during the first visit. Follow-up sessions include progress reports and treatment modalities like cupping, gua-sha, moxa, and E-stem at the practitioner's discretion.

You can reach Red Crane Wellness by phone at (423) 702-3000.

The official website of Red Crane Wellness is redcranewellness.com.