Backed by science, rooted in tradition. We bring you the proven benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine to help you ease stress, relieve pain, and feel like yourself again.

Our Mission

Our mission is to make acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine accessible. This enables us to have a transformative impact on our clients’ health and lives. To fulfill this purpose, our values outline the behaviors everyone on the WTHN team is expected to exhibit. This will provide consistency of team and client experience as we grow. 

Meet our founder, Michelle

Michelle Larivee is the Founder and CEO of WTHN, a revolutionary holistic wellness brand making the science-backed benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine accessible to all. Driven by her transformative experience with acupuncture and herbs after a devastating ski accident left her battling chronic pain, Michelle launched WTHN in November 2019. With studios in New York and products carried in 200+ retailers, WTHN offers personalized treatment plans including acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine and acupressure tools that treat concerns—from stress + anxiety, pain, digestion to fertility—at their root. 

A graduate of Georgetown and Wharton, Michelle spent her career prior to WTHN as an executive in healthcare finance and consulting, making it her life's mission to empower others to lead healthier lives. She has been recognized as a pioneer in the wellness space, featured in publications including NY Times, Vogue, Well+Good, and Forbes for her groundbreaking approach to holistic health.

Our Values At WTHN

  • Empower with education

    Empowering the world through continuous learning and sharing about acupuncture and TCM.
  • Details make the difference

    We take great care in the environment and approach every interaction as an opportunity to lift someone’s day. 
  • A collaborative community

    We thrive on creating long-lasting and fulfilling relationships.
  • Feedback is a gift

    We commit to improving our individual skill sets, celebrating wins and creating a safe place to solve issues and voice concerns. 

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