Joe Curcio
MTOM, L.AC., SEP
Acupuncturist and Somatics Expert
Special interests: Muscular-skeletal issues, Acute and chronic pain, Somatics, Trauma healing
During over two decades of holistic healing practice, I have had the privilege to help thousands of people to feel more fully alive by assisting them to reconnect with their natural healing power. I am a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, in private practice since 2002. I received my acupuncture training at the second-ranked Oriental Medicine school in the nation, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California, graduating with the highest honors. In addition to completing a two-year clinical internship at the college clinic, I was chosen to participate in an externship at both the L.A. Free Clinic with a focus on fibromyalgia as well as the Daniel Freeman Hospital, treating withdrawal from chemical dependency.
I have treated a wide variety of conditions over the course of my career. Some of the concerns I most frequently address are anxiety and depression, PTSD, pain management and resolution, neurological disorders, autoimmune conditions, and digestive disorders. I also completed a three-year training program in Somatic Experiencing®, a trauma resolution modality, which I have practiced since 2017. I serve as an assistant to the SE faculty in training new practitioners. Mindfulness has been an important thread weaving through my life for over 30 years. I have logged several thousand hours on the meditation cushion, striving each day to remain a beginner. I am particularly interested and actively engaged in exploring the intersection between nervous system regulation and meditation.
For a short time after college, I worked in aerospace as a metallurgical engineer but soon learned that this was not to be my life path. Soon thereafter, I trained to become a yoga instructor and enrolled in acupuncture school. After founding L.A. Wellness in Los Angeles and serving as director there for two decades, I relocated to Louisville in 2022 for a slower pace of life and was fortunate enough to be invited to practice at the wonderful healing center that is Common Ground Wellness. I am a grateful father to my amazing daughter, and in addition to healing work, I love running, hiking, biking, camping, reading, practicing yoga, as well as playing guitar and piano, and songwriting.
Credentials
Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Emperor’s College 2002
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Illinois 1995
Professor of Medical Physics: Yo San University and Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Assistant Trainer – Somatic Experiencing® Training Institute
Published a Musical Study Guide to Chinese Herbal Formulas 2000
Professional Certifications
Nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2002
California and Kentucky Licensed Acupuncturist
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and assistant 2017
Certified Yoga Instructor 1998
Certificate in Craniosacral Unwinding Technique 2003
Testimonials
I decided to pursue acupuncture treatment after years of experiencing chronic back pain. I explored other types of treatment, but had no positive results. Within just a few sessions with Joe Curcio, the back pain I had endured for almost twelve years had been completely alleviated. I continued working with Joe Curcio on other problem areas of my daily life such as nutrition and stress. I had exceptional results with everything from my digestion to my ability to cope with stress. He is a warm presence and a gifted acupuncturist.
—K.N.
To me, everything about Joe spells holistic. He is a wholesome person, he is honest, he extremely intelligent and dedicated, he is calm, kind and sincere. My first impression of Joe was "man, this is a peaceful guy with a great outlook on life, I want whatever he is taking/doing!" I have visited five other highly regarded and well reviewed acupuncture clinics in various parts of the country, and never before have I experienced such care in a programmed plan designed for my wellness. Joe is the first practitioner to give me a diagnosis sheet after my initial visit with a detailed plan of what he can do to help me with my issues.
—N.S.
I highly recommend, Joe Curcio's services as a healer. Joe fixed my tennis elbow with acupuncture. I mean cured. No surgery and no cortisone shots were needed. I have been seeing Joe for 6 years. Recently, his somatic therapy treatments have reduced my anxiety and reduced my blood pressure. Joe encouraged and helped train me to meditate and practice yin yoga. Joe has developed more into a medical life coach with his practical non pharmaceutical treatments. I am very grateful for Joe's healing powers.
—R.E.
Joe has made such a HUGE positive impact in my life. I cry anytime I have to give blood, yet I choose to have acupuncture every week and never think twice about having needles poked all over my body. I feel better all around...mentally, physically and emotionally! I have more energy, I have less anxiety and I feel happier. Joe is kind and I never feel judgement from him. He helps me and I am very thankful. I recommend him to all of my friends and family and actually started carrying his cards in my purse. He is a life changer!!
—A.N.
