Classical Five Element Acupuncture
A Method Rooted in Nature
At the heart of Classical Five Element Acupuncture is a simple but profound belief: true healing begins when we address the root of imbalance—not just the symptoms.
Meet Charlie
Charlie Cavallo, L.Ac., specializes in Classical Five Element Acupuncture, a holistic approach that treats the root energy imbalances that lead to physical and emotional symptoms. By identifying the deeper dysfunction and supporting at the root, your Innate Vitality can begin to restore you to health.
He integrates Chinese Herbal Medicine, Homeopathic Drainage Therapy, Nutrition and Lifestyle coaching to support detoxification, organ function, and long-term wellness. His treatments are personalized, gentle, and focused on healing the whole person—Body, Mind, and Spirit.
Charlie's path to this work began after witnessing the power of Chinese Medicine through his dog's transformation from a severe thyroid disease into health. He then began studying the Five Elements and how to create health via energetic balance. Each element has an expression in an emotion, color, organ, sound, smell, taste, function, virtue, and more. Chinese Medicine is the medicine of nature, and you are Nature!
He holds a Master's in Oriental Medicine, National Certification (NCCAOM), and advanced training in Worsley Five Element Acupuncture. He's also certified in Massage Therapy, Acupoint Injection, Yoga, Reiki, Herbalism, Qi Gong, and Energy Meditation.
Charlie's approach is deeply intuitive and rooted in nature. With over 25 years of experience, he's passionate about helping others experience lasting change through simple, time-tested principles: a whole foods diet, movement, time in nature, rest, and a strong connection to self, a higher power, and purpose.
Charlie’s approach is centered around helping you to heal on a Mind, Body, and Spirit level. Physical symptoms are understood as manifestations of a deeper elemental imbalance, and as healing occurs, symptoms naturally fall away.
What to Expect
Diagnosis: Looking at the Whole Picture
Our diagnostic process is deeply holistic, intuitive, and guided by ancient wisdom. We observe the Five Shen—the Spirit of each Element—and listen closely to what your body is saying through subtle cues, known as CSOE (Color, Sound, Odor, Emotion):
Color: The changing hues across your face.
Sound: The tone and texture of your voice.
Odor: Subtle, specific body scents.
Emotion: The underlying emotional current you carry.
We also use pulse diagnosis, interpreted through the lens of the Five Elements, to feel for the quality, strength, and balance of each Element in your system.
Treatment: Transforming Your Health
Unlike Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which often emphasizes moving Qi and Blood, Five Element Acupuncture goes deeper—reaching into the energetic and even spiritual fabric of who you are. Treatments typically involve fewer needles and gentler stimulation, chosen specifically for their ability to nourish and support your CF.
Charlie also integrates:
High-quality loose moxa for warming and energizing
Herbal medicine & homeopathic consultations
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance tailored to your Element
Classical Five Element Acupuncture, as passed down through the teachings of J.R. Worsley, honors the subtle, energetic roots of ancient Chinese Medicine.
It’s a system designed to bring you into balance, so that you can experience more peace, clarity, joy, contentment, and alignment with your purpose.
