About Kate
Kathryn Cadwgan is a Massachusetts and California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist as well as Nationally Certified in both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She obtained her Masters Degree from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz CA and has studied at the integrated hospital in Hang Zhou China. She has also done extensive study in Chi Nei Tsang in both the USA and Thailand. She worked for Kan Herb Company a leader of high quality, lab tested Chinese patented herbal formulas as a consultant to both Acupuncturists and Western MD’s.
Every year Kate commits to attending in person and virtual educational events in order to grow as a practitioner and human being.
About Kate
Kathryn Cadwgan is a Massachusetts and California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist as well as Nationally Certified in both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She obtained her Masters Degree from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz CA and has studied at the integrated hospital in Hang Zhou China. She has also done extensive study in Chi Nei Tsang in both the USA and Thailand. She worked for Kan Herb Company a leader of high quality, lab tested Chinese patented herbal formulas as a consultant to both Acupuncturists and Western MD’s.
Every year Kate commits to attending in person and virtual educational events in order to grow as a practitioner and human being.
“I have focused on hormonal health and fertility through bodywork, acupuncture and herbal medicine for decades. A fascination with how the hormonal feedback loops of our bodies can be accessed through the patterns of Acupuncture led me towards an obsession with fertility and conception. I began my training with Dr. Angela Wu in San Francisco in 1998. After completing my Masters Degree at FBU and then further study in China, I returned to CA to work with the team at Nurture Acupuncture and Bay Area Reproductive Endocrinologists. In 2011 I returned to the East Coast to be closer to my family and began my private practice. Every year I commit to continue my learning through both online classes and conferences. I love my work so you will often find me in the office! But I can also be found hiking, camping, reading, eating vegetables,
sitting quietly, feeding the birds while avoiding bears, traveling, laughing at good jokes and enjoying time with my animal, human and extended friend family.
About Kate
Kathryn Cadwgan is a Massachusetts and California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist as well as Nationally Certified in both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She obtained her Masters Degree from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz CA and has studied at the integrated hospital in Hang Zhou China. She has also done extensive study in Chi Nei Tsang in both the USA and Thailand. She worked for Kan Herb Company a leader of high quality, lab tested Chinese patented herbal formulas as a consultant to both Acupuncturists and Western MD’s.
Every year Kate commits to attending in person and virtual educational events in order to grow as a practitioner and human being.
“I have focused on hormonal health and fertility through bodywork, acupuncture and herbal medicine for decades. A fascination with how the hormonal feedback loops of our bodies can be accessed through the patterns of Acupuncture led me towards an obsession with fertility and conception. I began my training with Dr. Angela Wu in San Francisco in 1998. After completing my Masters Degree at FBU and then further study in China, I returned to CA to work with the team at Nurture Acupuncture and Bay Area Reproductive Endocrinologists. In 2011 I returned to the East Coast to be closer to my family and began my private practice. Every year I commit to continue my learning through both online classes and conferences. I love my work so you will often find me in the office! But I can also be found hiking, camping, reading, eating vegetables,
sitting quietly, feeding the birds while avoiding bears, traveling, laughing at good jokes and enjoying time with my animal, human and extended friend family.
About Dogtor Rosie Day
Rosie came up from Florida in July of 2020. After some (alot) training she began practicing and is currently in charge of operations (not really.) She prefers chin scratches to head scratches and has never met a treat she didn’t like. She never enters treatment rooms and air filters are constantly on to combat dander. If you would prefer not to meet Rosie just call ahead and she can retire to her dog office (locked kennel.)
About the Clinic:
Radiant Point Acupuncture is a small clinic off the beaten path in downtown Northampton, MA. Treatments take place in a private, relaxed and quiet setting. Private, non metered parking is available right outside the door.
Non-discrimination policy: Radiant Point Acupuncture does not discriminate on the basis of race or national origin, age, religion, ability, education, height, weight, body type, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or gender identity. All are welcome.
Accessibility: 6 carpeted stairs with railing. Unfortunately, no elevator or ramp. Gender inclusive restroom. Not a scent free environment.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the insertion of thin needles at specific points which act as guideposts for healing. These guideposts help the body use its own mechanisms for self regulation to restore health. The needles used are sterile, disposable and as thin as a cat’s whisker. Often they create a slight tingling sensation at individual points but rarely is there pain or discomfort. After the acupuncture needles are placed, a period of rest allows the “qi” or energy to travel through the channels, mending areas of disharmony.
About Herbs
Herbal formulas aid in extending and enhancing acupuncture treatments. Daily use acts as a reinforcing agent, encouraging the body towards a healthier path until it is strong enough to take over on its own. Herbs rarely have side effects and can be taken as a tea, tablet or tincture. All herbal formulas used at Radiant Point Acupuncture have passed stringent lab analysis within the United States as well as China. This guarantees not only the proper herbal components but also that each product is free from heavy metals, molds and pesticides.
Frequently asked questions:
Acupuncture has been helping patients for over 3,000 years and it can help you too! The goal of the initial consultation is to fully comprehend your personal health goals and history. From there, we establish a treatment plan that is effective while being time and cost efficient. Kate sets aside enough time so all questions can be answered in a relaxed setting geared towards understanding.
Needles can create a slight tingling sensation at the area of insertion but rarely is there ever any pain.
Needles range in diameter and length depending on the area of the body being treated and the amount of stimulation desired by the practitioner. Most treatments require needles about as wide as a cat’s whisker. Every needle used is a single use, sterilized medical tool.
Acupuncture treatments include a time for discussion followed by needle insertion then, usually about 30 minutes of quiet rest with the needles in place.
Treatment plans are individual and are often influenced by factors like the depth of disease (chronic vs. acute). In general, patients should be seen at least once a week until a solid foundation of health is created. During the initial consultation, protocols and timelines are discussed.
I believe that healthcare is a right not a privilege.
I believe that there are grave inequities in our society.
I believe that our health insurance system is failing most people.
I have experienced a health crisis where the generosity of others has allowed me to access healthcare that otherwise would have been denied me.
Because of these beliefs and experiences, I offer a sliding scale method of fee for service.
This is a reflection of my ongoing effort to honor my teachers, my personal values and to help build the kind of community in which I desire to live.
Please reach out to confirm the current sliding scale rates.