Rooted care for women's health, digestion, fertility & facial rejuvenation
Here we focus on treating the root problem, not just the symptom — supporting women through every season of hormonal health, the path to parenthood, and enhancing your inner and outer vitality and beauty.
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist · NCCAOM Board Certified
Three specialties. One whole-person approach.
Every treatment plan is individualized — built from your health history, your cycle, your skin, and your goals. These are the areas where Victoria's training and clinical focus run deepest.
Women's Health
Hormones are designed to move in rhythm. When that rhythm is disrupted, Chinese medicine offers a gentle, drug-free way to restore balance — addressing the underlying pattern rather than masking the symptom.
- Painful, irregular, or absent periods
- PMS & cyclical mood changes
- PCOS & endometriosis support
- Perimenopause & menopause symptoms
- Stress, sleep & energy regulation
Fertility Support
Whether you're conceiving naturally or working with a fertility clinic, acupuncture and herbal medicine can help prepare the body — regulating cycles, supporting egg and uterine-lining health, and calming the nervous system through an emotional journey.
- Natural conception preparation
- Acupuncture alongside IVF & IUI
- Cycle tracking & regulation
- Pregnancy & postpartum care
- Partner & whole-couple support
Facial Cupping & Rejuvenation
A safe, natural alternative to injections and surgery. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha build collagen, tone facial muscles, and restore circulation — bringing out your skin's radiance without downtime or chemicals.
- Fine lines & skin tone
- Facial cupping & gua sha
- Collagen & circulation stimulation
- Lymphatic drainage & de-puffing
- 12-session rejuvenation series
Beauty, from the inside out
Facial rejuvenation is more than skin deep. Each session combines facial acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha with whole-body points — because lasting radiance comes from balanced health, not just surface treatment. No toxins, no scarring, no recovery time.
Victoria Deane, L.Ac.
"I have such a deep appreciation and love for this ancient medicine. My mission is to educate and empower my patients to take control of their health — not only finding relief from symptoms, but achieving long-lasting wellness and a better quality of life."
Victoria believes in a holistic model of healthcare: one that addresses the person as a whole and treats the root cause, rather than chasing individual symptoms. Her practice blends classical Chinese medicine with a modern understanding of women's hormonal health, reproductive medicine, and natural aesthetics.
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
TCM is a complete system of medicine refined over thousands of years. Treatments are individualized to each patient's unique presentation, and therapies are often combined for a synergistic effect.
Acupuncture
The insertion of very fine, sterile, single-use needles at specific points to bring the body back into balance. Acupuncture works through neurochemical pathways that influence the immune system, nervous system, and inflammatory response — and it's also a wonderful preventative medicine. Most conditions respond best to treatments 1–2 times per week initially, spacing out as improvement builds.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Hundreds of herbs, used alone or woven into individualized formulas, help bring the body back to balance without unwanted side effects. Safe and effective when prescribed by a licensed herbalist, herbs can greatly enhance healing alone or alongside acupuncture — and are a cornerstone of hormonal and fertility care.
Cupping
Cupping releases stuck energy and tension in the body — moving blood, lymph, and inflammation, stretching tight muscles, releasing fascia, and breaking up scar tissue. It's used for everything from musculoskeletal pain to drawing out coughs and colds, and in its gentle facial form, for lifting and lymphatic drainage.
Gua Sha
An ancient technique of pressing and stroking the skin with a smooth-edged tool to release stagnation in the fascia. Gua sha improves range of motion, eases pain, and can help head off an oncoming cold. The temporary redness ("sha") fades within days; on the face, a far gentler version sculpts and brightens.
Moxa
Moxibustion uses mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), an energetically warming herb, lit and held over specific acupuncture points to create a stimulating, deeply soothing healing effect. When appropriate, it's incorporated into your acupuncture session — and it has a long history of use in gynecological care.
Your Course of Care
Each treatment builds on the last, so sessions are spaced to let benefits accumulate. Some people feel relief within a few visits; longstanding imbalances take a longer series. Your plan will reflect your lifestyle, health history, and how long the imbalance has been present — and it will evolve as you do.
What does acupuncture treat?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete system of medicine, and acupuncture has been studied and used for a remarkably wide range of conditions. While women's health, fertility, and facial rejuvenation are the heart of this practice, patients also come in for:
Women's Health
PMS, menstrual disorders, peri-menopause & menopause, infertility, morning sickness, postpartum recovery, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids
Orthopedic & Pain
Back, neck, knee & elbow pain, arthritis, sciatica, muscle pain & cramping, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, fibromyalgia
Psycho-Emotional
Anxiety, stress, insomnia, depression, PTSD, addiction support, excess emotions — anger, worry, fear, sadness
Digestive
Abdominal pain, constipation & diarrhea, IBS, IBD / Crohn's / colitis, nausea, indigestion & GERD
Neurological & Respiratory
Headaches & migraines, neuropathy, Bell's palsy, tinnitus, allergies, asthma, common colds & lingering coughs
Whole-Body Wellness
Fatigue, immune regulation, libido, hypertension, weight management, pre- and post-operative pain & recovery
Want the research? The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH) reports on the safety and efficacy of acupuncture, the World Health Organization has published evidence-based reviews of conditions treated with acupuncture, and evidencebasedacupuncture.org offers reliable summaries of the mechanisms, safety, and economics of this medicine.
What to expect
Your first visit lasts about 90 minutes — time to truly listen, build an effective treatment plan, and provide your first treatment. Follow-ups run about an hour.
Before
- Wear or bring loose-fitting clothing — pants that roll above the knee, sleeves that roll above the elbow.
- Eat a light meal or snack beforehand. We want to avoid an empty or overly full stomach.
- Bring pertinent medical records, medication lists, lab results, or imaging related to your condition.
During
- We begin with a detailed conversation about your health concerns and history. Chinese medical diagnosis also includes evaluation of the tongue and pulse.
- Your treatment may combine the TCM modalities most suitable for you — and if herbs would benefit you, we'll discuss them.
- With needles in place, you'll rest for 20–35 minutes. Most people feel little to no discomfort — many meditate or fall asleep.
After
- It's common to feel drowsy and deeply relaxed — or energized — thanks to your body's own endorphins and pain-regulating chemistry.
- Manual therapies can bring brief soreness or a transient flare, typically followed by relief within 24 hours.
- We'll review your care plan: herbs, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and follow-ups. An average trial course is 4–8 visits.
Verifying your acupuncture benefits
Rates for acupuncture, manual bodywork, herbal medicine, and dietary consultations vary by insurance plan and eligibility. I'm able to work with a wide variety of insurance providers by giving you a superbill upon request, which you submit to your carrier for reimbursement.
Before your first visit, call the member services number on your insurance card and ask about out-of-network acupuncture coverage. Write down the answers, the date, and the representative's name, and bring it to your first appointment. Have a cup of tea, take the driver's seat on your own care — these eight questions will get you clear answers.
If a representative seems unsure about CAM (complementary & alternative medicine) benefits, call back and ask for someone else — coverage should never sound like a gray area. If you get conflicting answers, ask for a supervisor.
1. Can I submit a superbill for reimbursement?
Confirm your policy allows you to submit a superbill for reimbursement of covered benefits — this is the foundation of out-of-network coverage.
2. Is coverage different in-network vs. out-of-network?
Ask whether there's any difference in your acupuncture benefits depending on whether the provider is in- or out-of-network.
3. Are there restrictions on CPT codes?
CPT codes describe what was done in the treatment. Your plan might cover manual acupuncture but not electro-acupuncture, for example — these distinctions affect reimbursement, and you don't need to know the terms; they should tell you.
4. Is there a list of covered and non-covered diagnoses?
You may not know your diagnosis, but you know why you're coming in (headaches, back pain, fertility support). Ask whether there are limitations on what conditions they cover for acupuncture.
5. Are there licensing restrictions on who performs treatment?
Some policies only cover acupuncture performed by an MD — even though licensed acupuncturists train in Chinese medicine for about four years. Know any such restrictions in advance.
6. What is the maximum coverage?
Ask the maximum number of treatments per year or per condition, and the dollar amount allowed. Some plans pool acupuncture with chiropractic or physical therapy — if you've used those services, you may have already spent your allowance.
7. Where do I send the superbill?
Don't assume the address on your card is current — CAM claims sometimes go to a different address than other claims.
8. Anything else I should know?
Before hanging up, ask if there's anything else about your acupuncture benefits — anything they'd suggest to help your reimbursement go smoothly.
Book a free consultation
Not sure if acupuncture is right for you? Let's talk. A free consultation is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation about your health, your goals, and whether this medicine is a good fit.
- 01Book online in minutes, or call to schedule your free consultation.
- 02We'll talk through your health history, cycle, skin, or fertility goals.
- 03You'll leave with a clear, individualized plan of care — and no obligation.
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Whole Health Acupuncture
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66 Leighton Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 846-3970
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Office Hours
- Monday9:00 – 4:00
- Tuesday10:00 – 5:00
- Wednesday9:00 – 5:30
- Thursday12:00 – 6:00
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