Dr. Janet L. Vigil, L.Ac

Pain can be all-consuming. It doesn't matter whether it stems from physical, emotional, or spiritual sources — when we're hurting, our focus narrows as we try to survive. Unfortunately, ignoring or minimizing our pain only makes things worse. That's why I believe it's essential to give our pain the loving attention it deserves.

My goal is to help you understand what's happening with your health. I want to relieve your symptoms and address any deeper issues that may be holding you back from lasting change. Using acupuncture and Asian medicine (AAM), I work with you to get to the root of your health concerns in a way that's unique to your situation. I'm efficient, quick, and focused on what works, so you can get back to enjoying your life.

As a Doctor of Acupuncture with a corporate past, I blend two very different worlds into one unique enterprise. Before discovering AAM, I spent years in the corporate world, leading teams in tech, business and financial services. During that time, I became an expert in agile business and continuous improvement, earning a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and opening my own consulting company.  I loved the challenge of tackling complicated projects and leading high-performing teams. But despite my success, I knew I wasn't fulfilling my true calling.

That's when I decided to make a major change and pursue my capital L life's work. I wanted to help people find a sense of balance within themselves, just as I was striving to do. My journey led me to AAM, where I found a philosophy that resonated deeply with me. In Asian medicine, health is seen as the result of fluctuating dynamics within and between physical and spiritual realms. Each person is a point of integration in a larger interconnected whole. 

This aligns with Lean's core principle of kaizen, meaning "change for the better," and its philosophy that small, incremental improvements over time lead to significant long-term gains in productivity, quality, and satisfaction.  It's awe-inspiring when the tiniest of needles, sparingly and strategically placed, create profound results for so many people.

AAM and Lean share an elegant approach to freeing up flow and capacity in complex processes. They create cohesion, clarity and sustainability while removing waste and non-essential “noise” from the system.  Given my professional background, it's no mistake that the channel balancing style of acupuncture I practice is a "systems thinking and optimization" approach to treating the body.  It's gratifying to build upon and blend these worlds because this approach is usually so effective and helpful to my patients, many of whom have complicated health pictures and multi-layered needs.

I earned my Master of Science and Doctor of Acupuncture degrees from the Phoenix Institute of Oriental and Herbal Medicine, where I studied evidence-based and traditional Asian medicine. I'm licensed to practice in Arizona and certified as a life coach, ready to help you on your journey to health and well-being.

If you're ready to take the first step towards a pain-free life, let me be your guide. Contact me today to schedule your initial appointment and start your journey towards health and well-being.