Jude is a highly experienced licensed acupuncturist and physical therapist in North Carolina, bringing over 23 years of expertise in integrative medicine. With a BS in Health and Human Sciences from James Madison University, a Master’s in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University, and a Master’s in Oriental Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine, he is uniquely equipped to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western healing modalities. Jude is board-certified in Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the NCCAOM and holds certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling. From 2015 to 2016, he served as the National Liaison for the North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine.

Jude has trained extensively in multiple acupuncture styles, including Kiiko Style, Yuan Qi Acupuncture, SA’AM, and Orthopaedic Acupuncture. His studies in Chinese herbal medicine with renowned experts Sharon Weizenbaum and Suzanne Robidoux further enhance his comprehensive approach. Specializing in orthopaedics and pain management, he seamlessly integrates Eastern and Western techniques to provide effective, personalized care.

Before joining Triangle Acupuncture Clinic, Jude served as an outpatient orthopaedic physical therapist and acupuncturist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kernersville, N.C. There, he treated a wide range of conditions, from acute and chronic pain to vestibular and balance disorders and post-surgical rehabilitation. His passion lies in helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall well-being through a balanced and holistic approach to healing.

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Chris Helmstetter, LAc, is a nationally licensed and board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, specializing in chronic pain management. He holds state licenses in North Carolina and California and co-founded Triangle Acupuncture Clinic in 2004.

Chris’s journey into acupuncture began while working as a substance abuse counselor in New York, where he witnessed acupuncture’s transformative impact on addiction recovery. This experience led him to train at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx, earning his Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) certification in 1998. He later deepened his expertise, earning a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute in 2003.

Over the years, Chris’s focus expanded from addiction-related pain to chronic and complex pain conditions. Drawing from a diverse range of acupuncture styles—including Balance Method (Dr. Richard Tan), Tung’s Acupuncture (Dr. Wei Chih Young), Motor Point Acupuncture (Matt Callison), and Classical Acupuncture (Jeffrey Yuen)—he tailors treatments to address both physical and emotional pain. He specializes in sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, autoimmune pain, and the intricate overlap of physical and emotional suffering. He also works closely with local veterans, and cancer patients looking for relief.

Beyond clinical practice, Chris has been an active leader in the acupuncture field, serving on the boards of the North Carolina Society of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine (NCSAAM) and Acupuncture Advocates. His approach centers on listening deeply to each patient’s unique story and crafting personalized treatments to restore balance and well-being.

In his free time, Chris enjoys growing a wide variety of produce in his garden. Every spring, he hosts TAC’s “Taste the Tomato” event, where we give away different breeds of tomato sproutlings to patients to help them get started growing their own vegetables.

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Ning is nationally licensed and board certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is also a member of the American TCM Society (ATCMS).

Ning graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 2006, which is the oldest top five prestigious universities of Chinese medicine and Acupuncture in China. She began her work as a researcher in the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) and as a health wellness counselor in Beijing. She has experience in treating diabetes, thyroid disorders, menstrual disorders, infertility, gastrointestinal disorders, and insomnia.

During her time practicing in China, Ning studied under the guidance of Sihua Gao, a renowned endocrine physician and herbalist in China. Over the course of many years, he helped Ning refine her clinical techniques in treating diabetes and women’s menstrual health problems.

Ning came to the US in 2016 to continue her practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine. She first worked in Cupertino, CA as an assistant to Dr. Andew Wu, a top Chinese Medical doctor with over 45 years of clinical and academic experience in sports injuries, depression, cancer, gynecology, and pediatrics. In pursuing her love of women’s health, Ning also studied with Dr. Suzanne Yang, a renowned fertility acupuncturist and herbalist in New York City, a skilled expert whose specialty is helping many women who are struggling with infertility achieve their goals.

Through her years of training in both Western and Eastern medicine, Ning uses her integrated knowledge to provide holistic care. In the clinic, Ning combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, as well as Tuina, Guasha, and moxa to get the best results for her patients. Her style is gentle but effective, making sure patients are comfortable and relaxed. In addition, Ning always treats the whole person by recommending lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, sleep, and mood management for best results.

Ning believes that Oriental medicine is not only alternative medicine, but also a way of thinking like a philosophy of life. She hopes her skills will benefit patients to gain insight on themselves, and also to adjust their lifestyle to the wellness and harmony of our nature and environment.

Ning enjoys practicing Tai Chi and calligraphy during her spare time. She also likes hiking and listening to classical music with her family.

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Katherine Rowe is co-owner of Triangle Acupuncture Clinic and Director of the Fertility Wellness Program. She is nationally licensed and board-certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the NCCAOM and holds state licenses in North Carolina and California. Katherine specializes in women’s health, including fertility, pregnancy, and menstrual health, and also treats anxiety, mental health, and cancer-related symptoms.

She began her career as a research biologist at UNC hospitals but found her calling in preventative health, actively working with people to help them feel their best. This lead her to study Classical Chinese Medicine at Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, CA. In 2004, she co-founded Triangle Acupuncture Clinic, now a trusted provider in the Triangle community, integrating Eastern and Western medicine.

Katherine is passionate about working with cancer patients, having completed an advanced training certification program with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She uses acupuncture to help manage stress, insomnia, nausea, pain, and fatigue during and after treatment. With 20 years of experience, she is also highly skilled in treating body pain, including low back pain, sciatica, and upper back and neck tension. She frequently treats neuroma-type nerve pain under the toes in aging women, a condition that responds well to acupuncture.

Her training also includes an Advanced Clinical Internship at Zhe-Jiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and she has studied under leading experts like Dr. Randine Lewis, the author of The Infertility Cure, Jane Lyttleton, a world renowned infertility and Chinese Medicine specialist and Sharon Weizenbaum, a classical Chinese Medicine scholar. As a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) since 2008, she ensures safe, complementary care for women undergoing fertility treatments.

Katherine is our lead herbalist for TAC Tea, and creates all of our in-house made Herbal Tea formulas. She lives in Durham with her husband and two children, proudly cheering for the Tarheels.

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