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Dr. Virginia Mims, DACM, LAc, FABORM, NCMP

Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Certified Fertility Acupuncturist
Certified Menopause Practitioner

Described by her patients as warm and compassionate, Dr. Virginia Mims truly takes the time to get to know you.  Her mission is to help restore your health, vitality and wellness in the safest and most effective way possible.  Offering holistic treatment methods, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, she uses a complementary and integrative healthcare approach to help you feel better, naturally.  She is passionate about empowering you on your path to vibrant health.

Education

  • Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Pacific College
  • MS in Oriental Medicine, Touro College, Summa Cum Laude
  • BA in Psychology, Duke University, Cum Laude
  • AOS in Massage Therapy, Swedish Institute

Credentials

  • Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (DACM)
  • Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)
  • Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM)
  • Nationally board certified (Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM))
  • NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP)
     

Select Additional Training

  • "Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine"
  • "Infertility in Older Women:  Aggressive Treatment Options Using Acupuncture and Herbs"
  • "Combining Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs to Support Women Through IVF"
  • "Optimizing Ovarian Reserve"
  • "Key Aspects of Western Reproductive Medicine for CAM Practitioners"
  • "Lab Testing and Hormonal Assessment for Infertility"
  • "Treating Male Infertility with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine"
  • "Fundamentals of Oncology Acupuncture", Memorial Sloan Kettering
  • Observation of gynecology practice of Dr. Kathy Dillon, MD, NCMP
  • Battlefield Acupuncture
  • ​Aroma AcuPoint Therapy

A unique practitioner.  A boutique practice.

A practice for women.  Dr. Virginia Mims works primarily with women.  She offers treatments which naturally address women’s health and wellness issues, both common and uncommon.  From painful periods to fertility challenges to the hot flashes of menopause, as well as more general wellness and internal medicine symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and headaches, women often respond well to the natural medicine approach of acupuncture and herbs. 

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Certified Menopause Practitioner.  Dedicated to continuously developing her expertise in women’s health from both the Chinese medicine and Western medicine perspectives, Dr. Mims is the only Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in the country to have also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential (MSCP).  The Menopause Society is the leading Western medicine organization for midlife women’s health.  Dr. Mims is honored to have also had the opportunity to observe the midlife women’s health practice of Dr. Kathy Dillon at UKHealthcare.  This unique background and depth of knowledge has enriched her perspective and approach to the clinical care of women.

Trained in oncology acupuncture through Memorial Sloan Kettering.  All too often, women’s healthcare includes cancer care.  Acupuncture is a great way to naturally address many of the side effects of cancer treatment.  To better support women through this process, Dr. Mims has trained in oncology acupuncture through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  By alleviating your symptoms, her goals are to improve your quality of life and to enable you to successfully complete your cancer treatment.  Virginia is honored to work with cancer patients, providing support and care through such a challenging time.
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Board certified herbalist.  A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Dr. Mims is nationally board certified in Chinese herbal medicine, as well as in acupuncture.  Both her doctoral and master’s degrees also include Chinese medicine, as opposed to acupuncture alone.  This depth of knowledge enables Virginia to customize herbal formulas to the specific needs of each patient, providing truly personalized medicine.

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Natural treatments, integrative approach.  Dr. Mims is passionate about offering safe, effective, natural treatment options to women.  Her goal is to relieve your symptoms and increase your sense of wellness and vitality naturally, without the major risks and side effects that are common with pharmaceuticals.  She also recognizes that Western medicine plays an essential role in women’s health and disease prevention.  She takes an integrative approach to clinical care, referring patients to Western medicine practitioners, as necessary.  Her mission is to empower you with information and treatment options, to help you make the treatment choices that are right for you.

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The wisdom of women.  All too often, women don't know about the natural treatment options available to them, or how they compare to conventional treatment.  Western medicine practitioners often aren't trained about these options, and/or don't have enough time to discuss them fully with patients.   As a result, women often don't have all the information they need to make a truly informed choice about their healthcare.  As a  women's health advocate, Virginia firmly believes in the empowerment which results from understanding your options and making the therapeutic choice that is right for you, whether that is natural medicine, Western medicine, or a combination.   While she does not give Western medical advice, Dr. Mims can provide you with additional information about treatment options to help you make an informed decision.

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Lexington Acupuncture for Women
Catnip Hill Rd
Nicholasville, KY  40356
(859) 202-0052


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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Photos from Infomastern, Infomastern, t.kunikuni, Marco Verch (CC BY 2.0), frederic.gombert, David Paul Ohmer
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