Callan Welder, L.Ac. MAOM
Bringing Chinese Medicine back to my home town of Marshall is a dream come true. I went to Walnut Elementary School for K-8 and graduated from Madison High School in 1996. I have a 4 year Masters Degree in Classical Chinese Medicine from Daoist Traditions College in Asheville, NC. I am certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, as well as Massage Therapy.
After spending 6 years in the Pacific Northwest as an avid skier, ski patroller, outdoorsman and carpenter, I decided to move home with my wife to the most beautiful mountains I know. I was brought back to health with acupuncture and massage after compressing two vertebrae in my back from a serious ski accident in Montana. I immediately knew that this was my path.
I have experience treating a wide range of disorders and have a particular interest in pain management, digestive disorders, anxiety, depression and nutritional counseling. I also have a passion for Qi Gong and Tai Ji and love integrating these healing arts into my work with patients.
About the Clinic
Centrally located in downtown Marshall, our clinic is proud to serve Madison County’s healthcare needs. Our practitioners are deeply passionate about Chinese medicine and taking time with our patients. We have a fully stocked pharmacy of close to 150 Chinese medicinal herbs that allow us to custom make our formulas to meet each individual need. When you come to see us, it is likely you will get a bag of raw herbs to cook at home or a bottle of herbal pills, essential oil recommendations, lifestyle recommendations, as well as what types of foods can aid your healing process.
Testimonials
Acupuncture first visit
"My first experience with Marshall Acupuncture was much better than anticipated.Dr Callan spent a tremendous amount of time with me listening to me and my goals.He then explained to me how to go about achieving these goals.He then did my treatment and I have been feeling better every day, my neck and back pain has been reduced and my over all well being has intensified.He made me feel very comfortable,I would definitely recommend Marshall Acupuncture as I will certainly be a returning patient. KC"
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Life is challenging. Do you agree? I mean, come on, let’s be honest here. I practice medicine, live on a farm and am surrounded by beautiful, hard working, honest people. But this is a tough world to stay sane in. There is upheaval around every corner, both in the geopolitical arena and also in my own home.
That’s why a regular practice to something, anything is critical for my emotional and physical well being. It takes courage everyday to do it, to make the practice happen. I probably won’t even see the benefits until much later. I also need to build trust and faith that what I am doing is worth it.
My Daoist teacher, Master Chen, says you must follow the 3 D’s to achieve your goals. Discipline, Dedication, and Devotion to make your dreams come true. Commitment is the requirement! Make a decision to do the practice and then show up everyday.
I just completed a 100 day commitment to a Qi Gong practice that I committed to with a group of my students. The practice was sometimes grueling and I didn’t always want to show up and participate. But I did it anyway! Every day for 100 days.
My experience over the last 100 days has been tremendous growth. Not in the, ‘oh my gosh life is so awesome’ kind of way. But in the deep growth that is allowing me to become my most authentic self. The REAL stuff! So, this 100 day commitment is over, but not really. The doorway is now open for something new.
