About

Nicole T. Smith

L.Ac. · Acupuncturist

A visit begins with you: what has been bothering you, how it affects your days, and what you would like to discuss. At The Pampered Porcupine, Nicole T. Smith, L.Ac., brings acupuncture and a wider interest in everyday well-being into the same conversation.

Her Scotland, Connecticut office pairs individual attention with treatment rooms full of character. It is a place to ask questions, get to know the practitioner, and explore an approach to care that considers your circumstances.

Nicole T. Smith

Meet the person behind the porcupine.

Nicole’s background combines biology, acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and herbology. Her published qualifications include NCCAOM certification and Connecticut license number 637. She also describes auriculotherapy training in Lyon, France.

Outside her practice, her interests include writing, music, travel, and sport. That personality carries into an office whose treatment rooms have their own names and themes.

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What can I do for you?

Care that starts with a conversation.

Explore Nicole’s approach at The Pampered Porcupine.

Individualized Acupuncture

Individualized Acupuncture

Bring your concerns and questions to a conversation with Nicole about acupuncture and your personal circumstances. Her practice brings your history and everyday experience into the discussion. Ask about the proposed approach, what a visit involves, and the next steps that may suit your situation.

Comfort & Everyday Movement

Comfort & Everyday Movement

Back, neck, joint, and sports-related concerns are among the reasons people contact the practice. Discuss how discomfort affects your usual activities and ask whether acupuncture may have a place in your care. Nicole can explain her approach and discuss your questions during an individual consultation.

Auriculotherapy

Auriculotherapy

Nicole’s background includes focused auriculotherapy training at GLEM in Lyon, France. This ear-focused modality forms part of her published professional interests. Ask how she uses it in her current practice and whether it may be relevant to the concerns you want to discuss.

Nutrition & Lifestyle

Nutrition & Lifestyle

Food choices and daily habits are part of Nicole’s wider approach to well-being. Her website describes an interest in whole-food, plant-centered nutrition. Bring questions about routines you would like to revisit and discuss how nutrition conversations fit alongside the services available through her practice.

Stress, Tension & Rest

Stress, Tension & Rest

When tension or disrupted rest is affecting everyday life, it can help to begin with a clear account of what you are experiencing. These concerns appear among the topics on Nicole’s website. Contact the office to discuss your circumstances and ask about an appropriate appointment.

Your First Visit

Your First Visit

New to the practice? Start by asking what to expect, how to prepare, and which questions to bring. Appointments take place at the Scotland office, with individually styled treatment rooms including Provence, Audrey, and the Library. Contact the office about scheduling and insurance questions.

What can you expect?

An introduction to Nicole and her approach.

Contact the practice to discuss an appointment, ask what to expect, and confirm current availability. The office is at 12 Palmer Road in Scotland, Connecticut. You can also ask the team about insurance arrangements and any questions to bring to your first visit.

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Education & Professional Background

Nicole’s website lists a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Herbology, a B.A. in Biology, NCCAOM certification, and Connecticut acupuncture license #637.

Auriculotherapy Training

She describes additional study at GLEM in Lyon, France, in the auriculotherapy tradition of Dr. Nogier.

A Practice With Personality

A Practice With Personality

The office has five individually themed treatment rooms. Nicole’s personal interests include writing, travel, music, sports, and puzzles.

Learn more about Nicole and her practice at thepamperedporcupine.com.