Madison, WI Acupuncture | Monona, WI Acupuncture

Dane County Family Acupuncture - Serving the Madison WI area

Discover the transformation

Experience for yourself the amazing transformation that acupuncture can make in your life. At Dane County Family Acupuncture we are passionate about what we do and would enjoy the opportunity to support you on your journey to better health.

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Meet Our Providers

Headshot of Kristin Pendl, L.Ac., MSOM
Kristin Pendl, L.Ac., MSOM
Headshot of Elissa Gonda, L.Ac., MSOM
Elissa Gonda, L.Ac., MSOM
Annmarie Ritacca, L.Ac., MSOM
Annmarie Ritacca, L.Ac., MSOM
Morgan Gaskin, L.Ac., MSOM
Morgan Gaskin, L.Ac., MSOM

What conditions will acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture has been used in China for over 2,500 years and supports health during every illness, from the common cold to the consequences of a stroke. Acupuncture improves sleep, restores digestion, lowers stress levels, enhances mood, increases energy, and reduces pain. Balancing your health allows your body to heal itself naturally.

Common Conditions & Medical Diagnoses

Kristin & Elissa

Who we are - Kristin Pendl and Elissa GondaDane County Family Acupuncture was founded by Elissa Gonda and Kristin Pendl, two friends with a common interest in healing and caring for the people in their community. Kristin and Elissa each experienced life-altering results from acupuncture treatment that led them to study traditional Chinese medicine. They met while pursuing their Master’s degrees, and opened Family Acupuncture together in June of 2010.

Meet Kristin & Elissa

Services

Allow an hour and a half for the initial visit, which includes an intake and acupuncture treatment. Return visits last approximately an hour. Your provider will let you know how often to come for treatment and whether to add additional therapies to your appointment when scheduling. Click below for more information about acupuncture or any of our other therapeutic techniques.

Dane County Family Acupuncture

Acupuncture

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Scalp Acupuncture

Chinese herbal medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Glass cupping

Accessory Therapies

About our clinic

Dane County Family Acupuncture, established in 2010, is a premier, full-service acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine clinic. We are located in Monona, WI and serve Madison, WI and the greater Dane County area. We accept referrals from the VA, as well as most major insurance.

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"My daughter recently had some strange, troubling symptoms. Our pediatrician dismissed our concerns and said it was a virus. We were not satisfied with this conclusion. We took her to Dane County Family Acupuncture for a second opinion. Our daughter had also chronically been constipated since she was a baby. She had been given prune juice, stool softeners, and stomach massage several times a week since she was an infant. The prescribed stool softeners increased her moodiness. Elissa linked the acute symptoms to the chronic issue. She showed us and explained to us what she saw as an imbalance in our daughter's constitution. She kept it fun. She tailored the Shonishin to my daughter. She understands children's behavior and had realistic expectations of a child. She was very patient. She listened to me. After treatment, my daughter had more frequent bathroom patterns that were more productive and easier to pass. Her stomach was softer and less bloated. Simple diet changes also helped. My daughter thinks it's fun. She says, 'I like Shonishin a lot. We need to tell other kids.'"

AW, Nurse & mother of SW, 5 yrs old Belleville, WI November 2, 2020