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Joel Thielen, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., BCIM

Dubuque's First Non-Chiropractic Acupuncture Specialist

The ELEMENTS APPROACH

At Elements, our unique approach to health restoration is rooted in Integrative Natural Medicine, combining the wisdom of ancient medicine with the precision of modern science. For over 25 years, under the direction of Joel Thielen, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., BCIM, we have refined a system of care that unites Oriental Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and innovative therapies.

We utilize state-of-the-art bioenergetic testing alongside proprietary diagnostic metrics to uncover the root causes of imbalance.  From there, we design individualized treatment plans that may also include Electroacupuncture Medicine, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy (FSM), Scrambler Therapy, DC Microcurrent, Vagal Nerve Therapeutics, Physical Therapies, Cellular Medicine, Auricular Laser Treatments,  Nutrition, and Lifestyle Medicine.

Each treatment plan is clear, concise and tailored to your unique needs-providing both structure and flexibility for your healing journey. Our goal is not only to address symptoms, but to guide you toward lasting restoration, resilience and renewal.

Through this integrative approach, we offer more than treatment – we offer direction in self-healing, helping you reclaim vibrancy, energy and a deeper sense of well-being for life.

Elements
Acupuncture + Integrative Medicine

1880 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
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563.582.7878

Clinic Hours:

Mon-Thurs
9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm

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When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

For many chronic health issues, everyday exposures matter most. Food isn’t only fuel. It’s raw material, signaling molecules, and a daily set of “instructions” your body reads repeatedly.

The idea of food as medicine isn’t new. It shows up in traditional healing systems, in public health, and increasingly in modern clinical research. The most useful way to think about

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Cupping + Acupuncture: More Than the Sum of its Parts

Cupping + Acupuncture: More Than the Sum of its Parts

Do any of these scenarios sound like your life: a stubborn knot between the shoulder blades, a low-back flare that keeps returning, or a neck that feels “stuck” after long hours at a desk? Acupuncture needles can calm the nervous system and change pain signaling and cupping can mechanically decompress tight tissue and improve local circulation. Used together thoughtfully and

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Electroacupuncture: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Current

Electroacupuncture: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Current

The clinic was quiet except for the soft hum of a small device on the treatment table. A runner lay comfortably, acupuncture needles placed along her calf and lower back to address chronic pain that kept her from her regular running routine. 

Because of the chronic and nagging injury, she turned to acupuncture to find healing. But it wasn’t

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