Gentle Care, Grounded in Compassion
At Cape Fear Acupuncture, we believe that healing should feel safe, personal, and accessible.
That’s why we’ve created a space where you can relax, exhale, and receive care that truly meets you where you are—physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, support for fertility, or a way to calm your nervous system, our treatments are designed to help you feel more like yourself again.
Care You Can Afford to Continue
Our sliding-scale pricing makes consistent care possible.
Healing is most effective when it’s regular and stress-free. You don’t need to justify your symptoms or worry about affording your next visit. Here, you’re supported. Cape Fear Acupuncture was the first clinic in Wilmington to offer sliding-scale community acupuncture, honoring the original roots of acupuncture as a community-based healing practice. We believe care should be accessible—not a luxury.
Expertise That Makes a Difference
Our practitioners are highly trained in Chinese Medicine and specialties like fertility acupuncture, pain management, and stress recovery.
Many of our patients come to us after other options haven't worked and being told "You're just going to have to live with it." But we work with our patients to treat the root cause of their pain and discomfort, leading to real change. If you’re ready for gentle, effective care that sees you as a whole person, we’re ready to help.
Specialized Support for Fertility & Pregnancy
Our founder, Alison Larmee Born, L.Ac., was the first board-certified reproductive acupuncturist in southeastern North Carolina.
If you’re navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, or hormonal shifts, you deserve care that’s gentle, informed, and supportive at every step. At Cape Fear Acupuncture, we offer natural, non-invasive treatments to help nurture healthy pregnancies—from conception through postpartum recovery. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or alongside IVF, we meet you with compassion, expertise, and treatments tailored to your unique journey.
Alison Larmee Born
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Community Clinic, Cosmetic Acupuncture/Microneedling, Fertility Acupuncture
Alison Larmee Born, L.Ac., MSOM has been practicing in Wilmington since 2006 and is the visionary founder of Cape Fear Community Acupuncture—bringing the area’s first sliding‑scale clinic to the community.
A dedicated herbalist and licensed acupuncturist, Alison holds a Master’s in Oriental Medicine and is board-certified in reproductive acupuncture—the first practitioner in Southeastern North Carolina with this credential from the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine.
She combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, whole-person approach, supporting clients through pain, stress, fertility, and overall wellness.
Emily Fullerton
Acupuncture, Community Clinic, Cosmetic Acupuncture/Microneedling
Emily Fullerton, L.Ac. is a dedicated Master of Acupuncture at Cape Fear Acupuncture committed to forming healing partnerships based on empowerment and self-awareness .
With a compassionate, whole-person approach, she focuses her clinical expertise on chronic and acute pain, mental health, sleep disorders, and addiction recovery . Emily is deeply passionate about guiding clients in their healing journeys—whether they’re new to acupuncture or looking for ongoing support.
