We make the transformative, science-backed benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine easier to access, helping you tofind relief from everyday stress and pain.
Meet our founder, Michelle
Michelle Larivee is the Founder and CEO of WTHN, a revolutionary holistic wellness brand making the science-backed benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine accessible to all. Driven by her transformative experience with acupuncture and herbs after a devastating ski accident left her battling chronic pain, Michelle launched WTHN in November 2019. With studios in New York and products carried in 200+ retailers, WTHN offers personalized treatment plans including acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine and acupressure tools that treat concerns—from stress + anxiety, pain, digestion to fertility—at their root.
A graduate of Georgetown and Wharton, Michelle spent her career prior to WTHN as an executive in healthcare finance and consulting, making it her life's mission to empower others to lead healthier lives. She has been recognized as a pioneer in the wellness space, featured in publications including NY Times, Vogue, Well+Good, and Forbes for her groundbreaking approach to holistic health.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine accessible. This enables us to have a transformative impact on our clients’ health and lives. To fulfill this purpose, our values outline the behaviors everyone on the WTHN team is expected to exhibit. This will provide consistency of team and client experience as we grow.
Empower with education
Empowering ourselves, our clients and the world through continuous learning and sharing about acupuncture and TCM. Learn something new, or share your knowledge with a client or other team member every day.
Details make the difference
We take great care in the environment and approach every interaction as an opportunity to lift someone’s day. Studio design, cleanliness, hospitality touchpoints and personal interactions set us apart.
Freedom within a framework
We ensure individuality and space to create healing magic while providing policies, practices and guidelines to deliver consistency and quality of experience for all clients and studios.
Feedback is a gift
We commit to improving our individual skill sets, celebrating wins and creating a safe place to solve issues and voice concerns. Positive and constructive feedback are essential to our growth & happiness.
A collaborative community
We all work togetherproactively to help each other, our clients and WTHN succeed. We thrive on creating long-lasting and fulfilling relationships.
