Dr. Mel McDonald, ND, DAOM, LAc

706-208-1199
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999 Baxter St | Athens, GA 30606

If you’re looking to naturally enhance your health and take care of your body, you’ve come to the right place. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, certified by NCCAOM, I can help you transform your vitality and your life for the better. I can help you look and feel your best. And I can help you enjoy yourself along the way.

Dr. McDonald has been serving the natural healthcare needs of Athens area families for nearly 20 years. He was previously in clinical practice at NEWS from 1998 to 2011, where he practiced Integrative Medicine with Drs. Elizabeth Schultz, DO and Kirk Melville, MD, in Watkinsville, Georgia.

He specializes in Acupuncture, Oriental Internal Medicine and Naturopathic Internal Medicine (botanical medicine, functional medicine, homeopathic medicine and nutritional medicine). Dr. McDonald is a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) in the State of Georgia and the State of Colorado. Dr. McDonald is currently accepting new patients.

Also included in the focus of his practice are:

Acute and Chronic Pain Management
Adrenal and Thyroid Dysfunction
Anxiety and Stress Disorders
Emotional Disorders
Fertility
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Headaches/Migraines
Hypertension
Immune Disorders
Insomnia
Weight Loss-Doctor Supervised
Women’s Wellness Care

Customer Reviews

The best experience Dr. Mel has helped me so much over the years, after my left shoulder replacement that didn’t work right I couldn’t lift my arm half way up and my surgeons said there was nothing that could be done and after two visits I can lift my arm over my head and still can two years later.

Reviewed by Becky Eubanks on 03/24, courtesy of Google

The best treatment I’ve had in 30 years of having acupuncture. After breaking my foot, I developed neuropathy, and after a few sessions, I am feeling so much better and having less pain through the night. Don’t hesitate make your appointment today!!

Reviewed by jill hill on 03/24, courtesy of Google

Dr Mel is very thorough, attentive and compassionate. He explains everything he is doing. He also takes the time to make sure you are comfortable and the environment is very relaxing and private. I went to acupuncture for intense muscle tension and pain in the back of my neck and for chronic lower back pain with sciatica. He was able to relieve the neck pain in one visit! I am on my third visit for the lower back pain and sciatica with great improvement.

Reviewed by John Hill on 03/24, courtesy of Google

Dr. McDonald is amazing! A wise and knowledgeable healer for sure! Very well educated, obviously ~ while also remaining heart centered ~ so gentle and kind! Best experience ever! I always leave feeling 100% better!

Reviewed by Patty Dolan on 03/24, courtesy of Google