About Transformational Acupuncture

Transformational Acupuncture: The Beginning

Jeremy Riesenfeld, MAc, LAc, started Transformational Acupuncture in 2007 as a solo practice. Since this humble beginning, Transformational Acupuncture has evolved into a thriving multi-practitioner group practice in the middle of Washington DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. When Jeremy decided to retire from the clinic in 2020, Dr. Adam Miramon, DACM, LAc—one of the group practice’s founding acupuncturists—took the helm of Transformational Acupuncture to lead our team of acupuncturists into the future.

From the Owner

Transformation: The Heart of Our Practice

Beginning in my early 30’s, I began having significant health problems while working toward my undergraduate degree. I struggled with anxiety, depression, recurring lung infections, and GI issues. These physical problems took their toll on every aspect of my health. I was also experiencing a high level of stress because I was the first generation in my family to attend college. One of my healthcare providers recommended that I try acupuncture to help with some of these issues, and provided me with a referral to an amazing acupuncturist. This was when I began acupuncture treatment for the first time.

One day as a junior in college, I arrived at my acupuncturist’s office in tears, crying over the stress of my courses. I continued to cry, telling my acupuncturist that I just wanted to graduate so I could transfer to acupuncture school. But that day passed, and that memory faded away . . .

Until . . .

While in a Master’s program at Gallaudet University in 2009, I was faced with the same dilemma. I filed paperwork to take a leave of absence from Gallaudet. The next morning, I woke from a dream where the memory of my conversation with my acupuncturist bubbled to the surface. As I drove to a therapy appointment that day, I heard a commercial for a Master’s of Acupuncture program at a local college. I took a leap of faith and joined the program. Within six weeks, I had  transformed the direction of my life.

I began a journey of building a life committed to mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Most importantly, I had discovered my vocation – my life’s work.

A wonderful, caring team

When my fiancé, John Lopez, and I became co-owners of Transformation Acupuncture in 2020, we committed ourselves to continuing the tradition of being a healing oasis in Washington DC. We are grateful to have a wonderful team of acupuncturists and administrative staff who are equally committed to providing care that centers on each individual patient.

Our team’s focus each day is to make each patient feel heard and held by their practitioner, to help each of our patients heal their health issues naturally, and to provide a safe space of peace and healing in the hectic DC environment.

We look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward health!

With Blessings,
Dr. Adam Miramon, DACM, DiplAc, LAc