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Tree Town Acupuncture - Andrew Anders, LAc
Welcome to Tree Town Acupuncture
Tree Town Acupuncture is a small Ann Arbor acupuncture clinic offering focused, individualized care for general health concerns.
People come in for many reasons. Sometimes it is a clear problem, like back pain, anxiety, headaches, or poor sleep. Other times, something just feels off: energy is low, stress is high, digestion is off, or the body is not recovering the way it used to.
I offer one-on-one care with attention to both your main concern and the larger pattern around it. Each visit is shaped by what you are experiencing, what I find during assessment, and how your body responds.
The goal is practical improvement you can feel in daily life.
Clinical Focus
East Asian medicine is a complete traditional medical system. Within my scope of practice, I work with a wide range of concerns. My clinical focus is on functional and long-standing health patterns such as:
Fatigue & Recovery
Burnout, post-illness depletion, poor recovery, weakness, and feeling run down.
Digestion & Gut Function
Bloating, reflux, gas, irregular bowel habits, and digestion that worsens with stress.
Stress & Anxiety
Anxiety, restlessness, poor sleep, nervous system strain, overwork, prolonged stress.
Pain & Tension
Neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, headaches, jaw tension, repetitive strain
Seasonal Health
Allergies, sinus congestion, chest tightness, triggered by seasonal change.
Hard-to-Explain Symptoms
Where several issues seem connected but do not fit neatly into one category.
What to Expect
A Careful Assessment
Each visit begins with a careful assessment of how you are doing that day. I ask questions, read your pulse and tongue, and check the areas connected to your main concern.
Focused, Individualized Treatment
Your appointment is one-on-one from start to finish. I see one patient at a time, in one room, with my full attention on your care.
Treatment may include acupuncture, moxibustion, ki therapy, or Kampo herbal medicine. The methods are chosen according to your presentation and adjusted over time as your condition changes.
Steady Progress Over Time
Some concerns shift quickly. Others take more time. As we work together, we look for practical signs of progress: better sleep, less stress, improved digestion, more energy, and more ease in daily life.
Common Questions
Will it hurt?
Treatment aims to be as gentle as possible. You may feel a small pinch, pressure, warmth, heaviness, or a dull ache, but treatment should not feel overwhelming. If something feels too strong, we adjust.
How long is the appointment? Cost?
Your first visit is around 90 minutes so there is time for intake, assessment, treatment, and questions. Follow-up visits are usually more focused for 60 minutes. We check what changed, adjust the treatment, and continue from there.
Appointment details and pricing are shown in the scheduler before you book
How many treatments will I need?
It depends on the condition, how long it has been going on, and how your body responds.
Some people come for a short course of care. Others come more often for chronic, sensitive, or long-standing concerns. After the first few visits, we usually have a better sense of how you are responding and will adjust accordingly.
Treatment Methods
Acupuncture
The clinical work of acupuncture begins before a needle is placed.
Each treatment is based on an assessment of your history, presenting symptoms, and constitution. Points are chosen for how they relate to the whole pattern, not only where pain or discomfort appears.
I work primarily within Japanese acupuncture traditions. Treatments are subtle and precise, often using shallow insertion and minimal stimulation. This allows the body to respond without being forced, which can be especially helpful for sensitive patients or long-standing conditions.
Treatment plans are collaborative and may change over time as your body changes.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion, a heat therapy, is the lesser known “other half” of acupuncture and a core part of my clinical approach.
In centuries of clinical tradition, moxibustion has been used for pain, fatigue, low-immunity, digestive weakness, menstrual regulation, and more.
Moxibustion is applied with diagnostic intent. Specific areas of the body are warmed based on how circulation, tone, and responsiveness are presenting.
In my practice, I primarily use Japanese ibuki moxibustion methods, which emphasize point-level precision, comfort, and moderation.
Ki Therapy
Ki therapy is a traditional Japanese heat-free, needle-free “teate ryoho” method. I primarily use it alongside acupuncture and moxibustion.
Occasionally I use ki therapy on its own when the body is overtaxed or not ready for stronger intervention. The work is slow, subtle, aimed at root conditions, and guided by observation of the patient’s overall state.
This approach can be especially helpful for sensitive patients where regulation and stability matter more than intensity. Changes tend to be gradual and cumulative.
Kampo Herbal Medicine
Kampo is a traditional Japanese approach to herbal medicine rooted in Classical Chinese medical theory. Kampo herbal support may be used alongside acupuncture, moxibustion, and/or ki therapy to support more internal conditions.
Herbal recommendations are made conservatively, with attention to your health history within an individualized treatment plan, rather than as a one-size-fits-all supplement recommendation.