Internal Medicine

If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition such as IBS, cancer, or an autoimmune disease, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help.  Many people come to Sage with “mystery conditions” like rare genetic diseases or something western medicine has no explanation for.  By assessing the nature of your constitution, Sage can formulate a treatment plan of acupuncture and Chinese herbs to address your individual imbalances and bring your body into a greater state of harmony.  Chinese medicine can be used to complement and enhance western medicine treatments as well as alleviate side effects of pharmaceuticals such as night sweats, sexual dysfunction, or digestive upset.

Some, but not all conditions that are treated by Sage Staggs:

  • Digestive disorders

  • Autoimmune conditions

  • Chronic health conditions

  • Support during cancer treatment


Sage is a truly gifted and wonderful acupuncturist and herbalist. I came to Sage with hormonal, digestive and energy issues, and working with her has completely changed my health and my life. Sage is consistently attentive, patient, and responsive - I’ve been seeing her once a week for a few months and each session we tackle whatever has come up for me that week health-wise. She has used a mix of acupuncture and herbs to treat me, and I’ve seen a continual improvement that I did not even dream was possible beforehand. I cannot recommend her more highly. Seeing her and getting acupuncture is a highlight of my week - I always leave feeling more relaxed and better than when I walked in the door.
— Catie S.
Sage made sure I was comfortable during my first acupuncture appt in more than ten years. The process was easy, there were no issues, I felt relaxed during the procedure, I was able to nap, and the music was good too. I chose acupuncture because of asthma. After the treatment sessions (3) and her remedy of herbs, I can say that I have my breathing problems under control. I no longer need to use my inhaler as much. I would recommend Sage for treatments of health problems to replace traditional means that are more expensive and have their own side effects. She has extensive knowledge in the ancient healing arts, and her ability to pass the accreditation to practice acupuncture, which is very difficult, demonstrates her mastery. Sage knows what she’s doing and you won’t regret your decision.
— Jeffrey M.