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I am not accepting new patients at this time

Due to ongoing health concerns- it is with mixed emotions that I am announcing the closing of my acupuncture practice (Purple Sage Acupuncture) and my intention to retire on December 18, 2024

I would like to thank all of my wonderful and amazing patients that I have had the opportunity to care for these past years! What a privilege and pleasure it has been having you in my office! After many years of practicing acupuncture in San Diego, Ca I moved back to my hometown area and opened my acupuncture office locally – a little over 5 1/2 years ago. First in Sharpsville and then moved it Mercer – (thank you Cindy Pacillo at Pacillo Chiropractic and Lauren Jorgensen at Davis Chiropractic)!

It has been a fabulous journey and I am deeply grateful- Thank you all for being a part of it!

But as Fred Rogers would say “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’ re at the beginning of something else” !

Wishes for much health and happiness to all! 

Karie Lynn Rust L.Ac.

I am including my contact information if anyone has any questions (office phone will be off)

Karie 216-262-0081

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