Coastal Wellness Health

# Coastal Wellness Health Coastal Wellness Health operates as a distinctive integrative medicine practice in South Portland, Maine, offering acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and naturopathic care under one roof. The clinic has been established for over 50 years and is currently led by two highly trained, independently licensed clinicians: Dr. Ursula Schmidt (LAc, MSCM) and Dr. Beth Stockwell (ND). The practice distinguishes itself through a whole-person approach that combines Eastern and Western medical traditions, with both practitioners bringing decades of clinical experience and a commitment to spending adequate time with each patient. First visits typically last 60–90 minutes, allowing the clinicians to thoroughly understand each patient's complete health story rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Insurance is accepted for acupuncture services, and the clinic is conveniently located at 520 Ocean Street in South Portland. Dr. Schmidt brings 22+ years of acupuncture experience, including training in 5-Element acupuncture, NAET allergy desensitization, NADA detoxification protocols, and facial rejuvenation techniques. Her services encompass fine, sterile needling; herbal formulas; moxibustion; cupping; tuina and guasha; and pediatric acupuncture without needles. Dr. Stockwell specializes in naturopathic primary care, utilizing nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation—with selective pharmacologic prescribing when appropriate. The clinic is particularly recognized for treating digestive disorders, women's health, chronic pain, fertility issues, metabolic conditions, and chronic inflammation. Both the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health recognize acupuncture for conditions ranging from chronic pain and fertility to digestive and respiratory care. The clinic's value proposition centers on its integrated approach where acupuncture and naturopathic medicine inform each other, with practitioners collaborating when it benefits patient outcomes. This "slower, more attentive medicine" appeals to patients seeking comprehensive care that honors both ancient healing traditions and modern scientific rigor. The practice is NADA-certified and licensed in Maine, accepting insurance for acupuncture services. Patients interested in scheduling should call (207) 767-0005.