Acupuncture & Functional Medicine

Tamie Taniguchi Bilazzo, Lic. Ac., M.A.O.M., Dipl. C.H., A-CFMP

Japanese Acupuncture & Functional Medicine

Lexington, Massachusetts | In-Person & Telehealth

                                  20 Years of Listening, Learning, and Treating the Root Cause

 

Just uploaded some photos from my 2024 Japan trip, traveling from the north all the way to the south! Most of these spots are off the beaten path and not really known to non-Japanese travelers – I purposely avoided touristy areas and big cities. Hope you enjoy thee views! I will share more after my April 2026 trip.

 

I opened my acupuncture clinic in October 2005—and in 2025, I proudly celebrated 20 years of practice.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting patients through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, hormonal transitions, and complex chronic conditions. Many of the patients who once came to me to conceive are now returning for perimenopausal and menopausal care. Time moves quickly—but the relationships and trust remain.

My practice has grown alongside my patients. What began as a small basement clinic in downtown Lexington has evolved into a deeply personalized, integrative practice focused on root-cause healing, not just symptom relief.

 

My Approach: Japanese Acupuncture + Functional Medicine

I am a Massachusetts board-certified acupuncturist trained in a Japanese systemic style of acupuncture, known for its gentle yet precise techniques.

In addition, I am a functional medicine practitioner, specializing in:

•Endocrine and hormone imbalance

•Thyroid and autoimmune conditions (including Hashimoto’s)

•Gut dysbiosis and digestive disorders

•Chronic fatigue, stress, and complex multi-system symptoms

•Unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy challenges

I listen carefully to your story—because symptoms do not exist in isolation. My work focuses on connecting the dots between your history, lifestyle, biochemistry, environment, and physiology to uncover the root cause of imbalance.

 

Why Functional Medicine Matters

Many patients come to me after being told:

“Your labs are normal.”

Yet they still feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious, foggy, or unwell.

Functional medicine asks different questions:

•When did this start?

•What triggered it?

•Why is your body responding this way?

Instead of treating symptoms alone, we evaluate systems—hormones, digestion, immune function, detoxification, stress response, and nutrient status—while integrating Oriental Medicine principles such as meridian relationships and constitutional patterns.

This combined approach allows for personalized, systems-based care, especially for chronic and complex conditions.

Functional Medicine vs Conventional Medicine explained

 

What to Expect:

Acupuncture Patients

You’ll be welcomed into a calm, comfortable treatment room designed to help your nervous system settle immediately. Gentle Japanese acupuncture techniques, along with modalities such as cupping, cold laser, and structural balancing, are used to support healing.

 

Functional Medicine Patients

We begin with detailed intake forms and questionnaires, followed by a comprehensive review of your health history and available lab results. I take the time to listen carefully—many patients tell me this is the first time they’ve truly been heard.

After evaluation, we create a personalized plan that may include:

•Targeted supplementation

•Nutrition and dietary guidance

•Lifestyle and stress-management strategies

•Sleep optimization

•Functional lab testing (when appropriate)

Some patients choose consultation-only care, while others integrate acupuncture with functional medicine. The approach is always tailored to you.

 

Conditions Commonly Addressed

•Fertility & reproductive health

•Thyroid & autoimmune disorders

•Hormone imbalances (adrenal, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)

•Digestive & gut health issues

•Insulin resistance & metabolic concerns

•Allergies & sensitivities

•Chronic fatigue & mood concerns

•Pain & musculoskeletal issues

My goal is to support both symptom relief and long-term resilience—while empowering you with education and self-care tools.

 

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning

My professional motto is simple: Keep learning.

I continually study current research in both English and Japanese, drawing from Western biochemistry and Eastern medical philosophy. I regularly pursue advanced training in functional medicine, metabolic health, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, and complex chronic illness.

This ongoing education allows me to refine my diagnostic skills and provide thoughtful, up-to-date care—especially for patients who have not found answers elsewhere.

Here is my certification lists

 

Appointments & Next Steps

•New patients: Please visit the New Patient page to schedule an appointment.

•Functional medicine consultations: Learn more under the Functional Medicine menu, including available laboratory testing and consultation options.

I look forward to working with you and supporting your journey toward better health.

 

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