About

Dr. Lisa Oskardmay strongly believes in each person’s power to heal, and she uses trusted, effective natural health methods to support care from within. At Acupractic, you have options.

Distinctive Background

Following undergraduate education at UMCP, Lisa spent two years living and working as a teacher with the US Peace Corps in Belize, where she gained firsthand experience with natural healing methods such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal medicine, deepening her understanding of holistic health approaches.

Dr. Oskardmay attended the National University of Health Sciences (National College of Chiropractic), completed an internship at the Chicago Salvation Army Clinics, and graduated in 1995 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and an initial Certification in Acupuncture. In 2010, she earned a Master’s Certification in Acupuncture from the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Sugar Grove, NC. Her commitment to ongoing learning is shown by her participation in recent workshops on topics like Integrative Medicine Nutrition: The Gut-Brain Connection, Activator Chiropractic Adjusting for Headaches, and Acupuncture Safety and Ethics, ensuring her approach remains informed and effective.

She opened Wellness Center Chiropractic and Acupuncture in 1995 from a separate office connected to her home, which allowed her to serve her community while caring for her family. As her practice grew, she moved to a larger space at Eastowne Properties in Chapel Hill.   She now operates two offices: Acupractic Natural Healing Center and Acupuncture at Eastowne LLC, both located at 205 Providence Rd., offering chiropractic and acupuncture services in a welcoming, natural setting accessible to Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh.

Helping People is a Natural Passion

Dr. Oskardmay values her patients’ trust, and seeing the joy in new patients’ eyes when they experience their first adjustment or acupuncture treatment helps create a welcoming environment. She appreciates referrals from long-term patients and community health professionals, reflecting her commitment to patient satisfaction and community trust. Many come for acute pain relief; others come for the preventive health benefits of chiropractic and acupuncture.

At Acupractic, we help people improve their health and achieve physical and mental balance through techniques ranging from hands-on and Activator chiropractic to needle and non-needle acupuncture. Additionally, she educates patients regarding nutrition and exercise to restore good posture and relieve stress. Dr. Oskardmay, who is highly trained and credentialed, annually trains to provide the most effective and safest alternative medicine. She is pleased to have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and her business has over ninety-nine 5-star Google reviews, including several informative video testimonials. Her YouTube channel provides patients with exercises and stretches to help them between visits.

People ask, “Why do you use both chiropractic and acupuncture when other clinics only use one?” Dr. Lisa recognizes that both hands-on treatments are valuable in their own unique way. They complement each other and work well together, enhancing the body’s ability to heal itself, so you can start feeling better faster. Patients who choose this approach often feel more confident in their care and appreciated for having options that truly work for their needs. Having the option to combine treatments in a single visit saves time, energy, and money, making your health journey more convenient and personalized. Patients benefit from the gentle, effective combination of chiropractic and acupuncture.

Whether you’re interested in Chiropractic or Acupuncture for pain relief or preventive medicine, call or email our office to schedule an appointment today. Take that first step- you’ll be glad you did.

What Our Patients Say About Us

“Dr. Oskardmay relieved the pain I had been dealing with for about a week. She also explained my problem in a way that I understood, which no other Doctor has been able to do. I look forward to my next visit and the relaxation I felt after my last adjustment.” Fluff B.

“I have been going to Dr. Lisa for four weeks now, and I see a significant difference in my chronic nerve pain and finally feeling some relief. I have been working with my neurologist for over a year, and I was very dissatisfied since I had two MRI tests and EMGs, and still no progress forward. I was also going back to pain management, and the only suggestion was to up my prescription intake. I am a full believer in holistic medicine. Dr. Lisa has provided this for me. She took the time to really listen to my story of chronic nerve pain and provided a treatment of acupuncture and chiropractic practices that work. I feel I’m on my way to optimal health and well-being instead of just treating my symptoms as nerve pain. The staff at Acupractic Natural Healing is amicable and professional. Dr. Lisa is very knowledgeable and attentive to your needs. She is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! I would highly recommend Dr. Lisa if you want to be free from chronic pain.” Kathy B.

I came to her in serious pain, with limited mobility after eight weeks of pain meds and PT. It’s amazing how one area (the back) can affect the rest of the body. As an older woman with osteoporosis and a fragile core muscle structure, it is difficult to hold myself upright. I favor the wrong muscles. Dr. Lisa has begun to straighten all that out for me. Acupuncture has a fantastic, subtle effect. I am healing with her patience, keen interest, and professional knowledge. Healing from within to where I can take over and be a strong, active adult again! Thank you, Dr. Lisa! Bobbie B.

Acupractic: effective for pain reduction, stress relief, and improved posture