Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Corrigan.
Hi Jessica, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was raised in a home where natural and complementary medicine were part of everyday life. My mother introduced me to homeopathic medicine, and I always knew I wanted to work in a field that offered people alternatives and complements to conventional medicine.
While completing my undergraduate studies, I became fascinated by the foundational theories behind acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I sought out acupuncture for my own struggles with endometriosis, which had plagued me since I began menstruating. At the time, there was little understanding of endometriosis, and birth control pills were often the primary treatment offered.
After only a handful of acupuncture treatments, I was essentially symptom-free. For the first time in 16 years, I felt like my body was working with me rather than against me. I continued acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine because I was feeling better and becoming fascinated by this medicine.
In 2011, after being told by previous doctors that having children might not be possible because of my endometriosis and other complications, I became pregnant after approximately eight months of continued acupuncture and herbal treatments. Although I ultimately miscarried that pregnancy, I went on to have four healthy and beautiful children.
My experience changed everything. Chinese Medicine had helped me in ways I never expected, and I wanted to help others in the same way. I decided to become an acupuncturist and attended the Eastern School for Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine in New Jersey.
Working in the student clinic confirmed that I had found my calling. I loved seeing how versatile Chinese Medicine could be—not simply treating a symptom, but looking at the whole person and the connection between the mind and body.
Today, I have been practicing for five years at our Wellness Center in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, alongside my sisters, Jackie and Catherine, and my longtime friend, Dena Milk, all talented massage therapists.
My practice focuses primarily on pain, neuropathy, women’s health, and various needs in children. One of the most rewarding parts of my practice has been working with veterans who are seeking additional options for chronic pain and neuropathy.
Some of my most memorable patients are those who arrive struggling to walk and relying on a cane, only to return after several treatments with significantly less pain, improved sensation and mobility, and sometimes without the cane. Those moments remind me exactly why I chose this path.
Experiencing Chinese Medicine firsthand is what inspired me to become an acupuncturist. Building my own practice and helping people achieve a better quality of life is what continues to make me love what I do.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Having to travel for school was difficult with four children. But I had amazing support from my husband, my mom, and my mother-in-law. The three of them were keys to my success. Without them, none of this would have been achievable.
Starting the business, honestly, it has been a smooth ride so far. I thought that I would have a hard time getting patients, bringing my practice to this rural community I live and work. But it organically took off – with the help of my sister Jackie, who was already established in the Wellness Center and her neuromassage therapy business. The exposure from her clients helped with word of mouth and with sharing some clients. My husband and mom also helped promote me and my business.
Now, my only struggle is that I am so busy that my schedule is backed up. I have another treatment room that is very close to being open for business. This will give me three total treatment rooms that I work out of. Juggling work and home life is another factor that can complicate things. I have my schedule set so I am only working during school hours and can be home with the kids. But, now I am working a little longer days and summer schedules are tough. But, all in all – I am pretty lucky.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. I specialize in pain management currently, but I work with different ailments using different styles of acupuncture and herbal recommendations. My current specialty is neuropathy. I utilize electric stim, scalp acupuncture, and traditional acupuncture that have proven to help most of my patients with neuropathy. Really, I am up for any challenge that comes my way. I have made believers in Chinese Medicine for some who were previously not, but have been failed by other treatments before trying acupuncture.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I am hoping to expand to have more rooms to offer more availability to those in need. I am also looking to have a room for group acupuncture that would offer a lower rate and the ability to get acupuncture with friends and family.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tfmacu.com
