Meet Your Practitioner
Prachi Vij is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) as an acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner in Louisiana.
Prachi has completed over 3,000 hours of academic training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathic Herbal Medicine and has obtained over 1,000 hours of hands on clinical practice. Prachi received her 4 year Masters of Science degree from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX, and has treated a wide variety of conditions in many clinical settings, including community clinics, music festivals and substance use recovery centers.
Prachi is passionate about patient education and empowering others to take an active role in listening to and understanding their bodies and minds for optimal wellth. Prachi is a native New Orleanian who is excited to collaborate with you on your journey of empowered health and an enriched quality of life. In her free time, Prachi enjoys cooking, live music and spending time outdoors with her two pups, Gumbo and Roux.
My journey with acupuncture began after a car accident, after which I had been diagnosed with irreparable nerve damage through my chest, torso, back and neck with no expectation of full recovery.
After my accident, I was unable to perform simple tasks, such as carrying groceries, driving a car or even taking a shower due to the intensity of pain. My quality of life had severely diminished, and traditional medical care could not offer any solutions or relief. I felt deflated and hopeless about ever being free of pain or returning to normalcy. Desperate for answers and relief, I tried acupuncture after a recommendation from a family member. I didn’t know very much about acupuncture initially, but I was willing to try anything that would give me relief from the pain.
After several months of regular acupuncture therapy, I was pain free, my strength returned and my body and mind started to feel alive again. I was able to resume normal life activities, accomplish everyday tasks, enjoy hobbies and leisure activities and spend quality time with loved ones. I found hope and joy again through acupuncture and Eastern medicine treatments, and knew I wanted to help others. I am thrilled to be able to help others on their journeys to better health.
Prachi is certified in Acu-Detox by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), is a member of the American Acupuncture Council (AAC), American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), and the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM).
On Point Acupuncture + Wellness is an integrative wellness clinic providing drug-free, natural and holistic care with time-tested Eastern medicine for today’s modern world and lifestyle challenges. Our evidence-based approaches offer preventative care, healing, and recovery for acute or chronic conditions, for any age or level of care. We believe in WHOLE body wellness and aim to address your needs for physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It is our goal to help you regain strength, reduce pain or stress and provide support so that you can reach your health goals.