Today we’d like to introduce you to Alissa Eggert.
Hi Alissa, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Discovery and learning have always been central to my journey. In college, I gravitated toward biology and cultural studies, driven by a deep curiosity about the human experience and a desire to help others. At the time, I wasn’t sure how these interests would translate into a career. I eventually took a break from school and became a licensed massage therapist—unaware that this step would become a perfect fit and a turning point in my life.
Massage therapy was my gateway into the world of healing. Through it, I discovered how endlessly fascinating the human body is—and how many cultures hold their own wisdom about restoring balance. As I began applying holistic principles to my own life, I saw how small changes in lifestyle and mindset could transform health in lasting ways. My journey took on deeper meaning when my mother began acupuncture treatments during her cancer care at the Mayo Clinic. As part of her cancer treatment plan, acupuncture minimized side effects and enhanced her overall quality of life. It was the moment I knew I wanted to study acupuncture and Chinese medicine. What started as curiosity became a calling—a way to blend science, tradition, and compassion into a lifelong path of healing. Soon after, I enrolled in one of the top graduate programs for acupuncture in the U.S. and have never looked back.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Though I love what I do, the path has not always been easy. Despite acupuncture’s growing popularity, there is still limited funding and support for students in the field. Scholarships and grants were scarce, so I continued working as a massage therapist throughout my three-and-a-half-year graduate program. And because acupuncture does not often provide a conventional career path, financial and professional success often depends on an acupuncturist’s ability to run a small business.
Still, these challenges have only deepened my commitment. The creativity and freedom inherent in this work continue to inspire and motivate me. I am proud to be part of a healing tradition that is both ancient and continually evolving—one that empowers people to take charge of their health in meaningful, transformative ways.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My career has led me through incredible opportunities—from working in hospitals and integrative health clinics to studying healing practices around the world in places like Taiwan, Thailand, and Costa Rica. Opening my own practice has allowed me to share these experiences and align my work with the values I hold most dear: providing personalized, compassionate, and effective health care.
I believe that strong treatment plans are founded on partnership. This means listening deeply, finding solutions that are not only effective but also practical and sustainable within the context of a patient’s life. It also means creating a safe, welcoming environment that fosters trust and supports a lasting commitment to healing.
Through my partnership with Equinox, patients have access to an environment that fully supports their wellness journey—combining the restorative power of Chinese medicine with the physical empowerment of movement and self-care. It’s a space where healing and healthy living intersect, allowing patients to receive treatments and then step directly into an atmosphere designed for continued vitality and balance.
With this foundation, I am able to personalize treatments for a wide range of conditions, including pain management, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, chronic illness, and emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety. I also offer unique treatments that blend manual therapy from my background in massage with acupuncture techniques—a distinctive approach I haven’t seen offered elsewhere.
I chose the name Vivid Qi to evoke the same spirit of discovery and learning that has guided my own path. It’s common to feel frustration or negativity when facing a health challenge. My goal is to help patients reframe that struggle as an opportunity—a meaningful journey of self-discovery and healing. Chinese medicine supports this with highly individualized care that meets each person where they are. My role is to be a guide, helping each patient find their unique path to better health.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
In the heart of Brickell, Vivid Qi offers a holistic approach to modern wellness—combining acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and manual therapy with the energy of movement and self-care.
Vivid Qi warmly welcomes collaboration with local professionals—from fitness trainers and yoga instructors to physicians, therapists, and wellness brands. Together, we can create integrated treatment plans that support individual patients or host events and workshops that inspire the community to explore holistic health in new ways.
For community members, Vivid Qi offers a space to pause, restore, and reconnect. Whether you’re seeking relief from pain, support for hormonal or digestive balance, or simply a renewed sense of energy and clarity, treatments are personalized to meet you where you are.
To collaborate or schedule a session, reach out to Vivid Qi at 305-676-2789 or support@vividqi.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.vividqi.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vividqiacupuncture/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vividqi/
