Acupuncturist in Doylestown, PA. Eileen Espiritu, L.Ac.

Hi, I’m Eileen — the acupuncturist and owner of Within Acupuncture in Doylestown, PA.

I’m especially passionate about supporting people who are navigating the effects of stress and trauma.

My approach is rooted in natural, body-centered, and neurobiologically informed care that helps resolve shock and other stress-related conditions held in the body and nervous system. While this is an area I feel especially connected to, I truly enjoy working with a wide range of concerns and have supported clients with:

Acute and chronic pain
Muscle tension
Sports and orthopedic injuries
Migraines and headaches
Allergies
Anxiety and depression
Sleep disturbances
PMS, PCOS, and menstrual irregularities
Fertility challenges (including those using IUI or IVF)
Pregnancy-related discomfort
Menopausal symptoms
Side effects from cancer treatment
And the emotional overwhelm that often accompanies life’s more challenging moments

No matter what brings someone in, my goal is to provide compassionate care that meets you where you are — and support the body’s innate ability to heal.

When did I decide to become an acupuncturist?

Before becoming an acupuncturist, I spent 10 years working in the corporate world. Over time, the high-stress environments began to take a toll on my well-being. Relying on pain medication and muscle relaxers no longer felt like a sustainable solution. That’s when I came across acupuncture and decided to give it a try.

At my very first appointment, the acupuncturist truly took the time to listen. After the session, I stepped outside and noticed something had shifted — the trees and grass looked more vibrant, I felt lighter, and a sense of ease washed over me.

Eventually, I reached a point where I knew it was time to pursue a path with more purpose and passion. Acupuncture kept calling to me. I returned to school for 3 years and earned my graduate degree in Acupuncture in 2021.

Today, I genuinely love being an acupuncturist and feel honored to introduce others to the power of this medicine.

Symptoms emerge to inform us of the body's imbalances. In this medicine, the goal is determining the root cause of those symptoms or distress - whether it is physical, mental, or emotional. I believe acupuncture awakens the body’s natural healing ability. It establishes equilibrium and connection by tapping into the healing already within us.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Pennsylvania Medical Board Licensed Acupuncturist, December 2021 – Present
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing International, October 2023 - Present
- Student in the Somatic Experiencing Professional Training Program
- Completed Beginning I, II, III & Intermediate I, II, III
- Advanced I & II – In process
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate, The Embody Lab. January 2022

EDUCATION

Master of Acupuncture Studies. Won Institute of Graduate Studies, 2021
Master Certificate – IS/IT Project Management. Villanova University, 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (MIS). Temple University - Fox School of Business & Management, 2005

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Collagen Induction Therapy: Hands on Microneedling for Acupuncturists, Microessence
Microneedling For Acupuncturists, AcuMicro
Microneedling for Hair Loss, AcuMicro
Microneedling for Acne, AcuMicro
Light Therapy for Acupuncturists, AcuMicro
Anti-Aging and Rejuvenation Modalities in Practice, AcuMicro
Zero Balancing I Training, Zero Balancing Health Association

OTHER

Adjunct Faculty (Teaching Assistant) - Won Institute of Graduate Studies, Fall 2021 to Present
Clinic Supervisor - Won Institute Veterans Acupuncture Clinic, August 2022 to Present
Clinic Supervisor - Won Institute Student Acupuncture Clinic, August 2023 to Present

Eileen Espiritu, L.Ac.

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