B.j. Putnam
- Pelvic floor acupuncture for pain and dysfunction.
- Acupuncture for bladder control and urinary issues.
- Acupuncture for bowel movement pain and pelvic discomfort.
- Acupuncture for tailbone, low back, and sacral pain.
- Zheng Gu Tui Na–integrated acupuncture for musculoskeletal injuries.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Heal Pgh
1501 Preble Ave, Floor 5, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233-2248
Dr. B.J. Putnam, D.Ac, L.OM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM) Dr. B.J. Putnam is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist who values acupuncture and herbal medicine equally in her approach to care. Her herbal practice emphasizes customized formulas that shift as symptoms change and healing progresses, offering truly individualized support. She specializes in pelvic floor dysfunction, complex pain conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders, drawing on advanced training in Zheng Gu Tui Na, pelvic floor acupuncture, and Somatic Functional Therapy to help her patients regain ease and function. Some of the pelvic floor concerns Dr. Putnam loves to help with include: Discomfort or pain with intimacy Trouble with bladder control Difficulty with bowel movements or pain during them Tailbone or low back pain Lingering discomfort after pelvic or hernia surgery Groin, hip, or sacral pain connected to pelvic floor tension In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Putnam served as President, Vice President, and Education Chair of the Association for Professional Acupuncturists (APA) and represented Pennsylvania with the American Society of Acupuncturists. From 2014 to 2025, she was a faculty member at the Won Institute for Graduate Studies, where she created curriculum and taught doctorate-level courses in surface anatomy, clinical skills, and observation of acupuncture, while also supervising in the student clinic and advising students. Before becoming an acupuncturist, she taught massage therapy and practiced as a massage therapist for many years, building a strong foundation in hands-on healing. Guided by her own practices of meditation, taiji, and martial arts, Dr. Putnam brings presence, compassion, and deep listening into every treatment. She believes healing begins when people feel truly seen and heard, and she works to create a space where lasting change is possible. She graduated with her Doctorate in Acupuncture from The Won Institute of Graduate Studies She is also a Licensed Acupuncturist under the Pennsylvania State Medical Board. License # OM000272. Clinician, Heal PGH V.P., Putnam Properties, LLC
Required for all first-time acupuncture patients at this clinic. We advise also booking at least three follow-up visits (one per week) with the same practitioner . These can easily be cancelled later if not required. Health History - Diagnostics - Treatment Allow up to 90 minutes