B.J. Putnam
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
What B.J.’s Clients are Saying:
"Dr Putnam was outstanding! Truly a transformative experience. From start to finish, she listened with care and expertise. I felt heard and reassured. After years of coping with pelvic floor pain and dysfunction that was previously dismissed by my OBGYN, I found resolution in the quality care of Dr. Putnam."
-Melissa M
"I started coming to Dr. Putnam for help with menstrual problems and symptoms of perimenopause. The pharmaceuticals I had tried had bad side effects for me, and diet and lifestyle changes didn't have much impact. With the Chinese herbs Dr. PUtnam prescribed and the acupuncture treatments, I'm doing better than ever. Now Dr. Putnam is my first stop with all of my health concerns. Physical pains, stress, anxiety - she's helped me with all of them. She's so knowledgeable, patient, and understanding. Highly recommend!"
-Chris K
BJ puts her clients immediately at ease. She has a naturally soothing demeanor, so I always feel comfortable discussing any health concern. She listens honestly and answers every question in the same caring manner. I always leave well-informed in addition to feeling better. She has an array of treatments, and I feel completely comfortable leaving my treatment to her discretion. Whether acupuncture needles, moxibustion, cupping, or body work, BJ knows what to do to heal a variety of health concerns from skin ailments through anxiety to fertility.
If you have always wondered about acupuncture but were nervous to try, go see BJ and I assure you that there is nothing to be afraid of!
-Allison D
Dr Putnam has an incredible ability to pinpoint the root cause of discomfort and provide such a personalized and attentive approach. Not only is the pain relief remarkable, but I also feel a renewed sense of overall well-being and balance thanks to her expertise and genuine care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
-Sandie K
My time with Dr. Putnam felt safe and comfortable. Her knowledge of acupuncture and eastern medicine supported this comfort. I know that she looks at the whole person in her assessments which makes the treatment that much more effective. I highly recommend her.
-Diane K