Welcome to To the Point Healthcare helping people in Columbus, Saluda, Tryon, Rutherfordton, Landrum, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Our Services include: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Cosmetic Acupuncture (facial rejuvenation),Bio Puncture, Dry Needling , Cupping and Massage

The ancient Chinese understood that the human body has remarkable abilities to heal itself and the role of the doctor was to maintain health and encourage healing from within.

Oriental Medicine is a complete medical system in use for over 23 centuries that incorporate seven major branches of healing, Diagnosis (pulse, face, tongue), Acupuncture, Tui Na (medical bodywork: hands, cups, gua sha), Herbs, Qi Gong /Tai Chi, Nutritional Counseling, Moxibustion. Any or all of these modalities may be used in the healing process.

Acupuncture

Herbal Medicine

Facial Rejuvenation

We understand that patients may be receiving medical care/medications under another medical model (Western Medicine). Therefore, an integrative approach will be used so that the best health care is provided for an optimal well being.

Please enjoy this website. I trust you will find it informative and enlightening. When you have questions feel free to contact me as I am always happy to talk about Oriental Medicine and how it can help. Send me a email Tothepointhealthcare@live.com with your questions or call me.

Cynthia Milligan MAOM. Lac.

The enlightened doctor intervenes before physical disease has become apparent, while the average physician springs into action only after disease has become apparent. Hur Jun – Dongyi banojian (Precious reflections by an Eastern Physician )

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Ancient Technique, Modern Science

Published May 18, 2026

For centuries, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used Gua Sha to promote healing, circulation, and balance in the body. Think of it as a scraping therapy performed with a smooth-edged tool. Today, it has evolved from a full-body therapeutic practice into a global wellness and skincare ritual used by acupuncturists, massage therapists, estheticians, athletes, and everyday consumers.

Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

Published May 4, 2026

For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have described the human body using a very different “anatomy” than modern Western medicine. Instead of nerves, vessels, and organs alone, they spoke of an energetic network or a communication system linking every structure, function, and sensation.

This network is called the meridian system. Today, interest in acupuncture, fascia Continue reading

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Published April 20, 2026

Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.

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