Expert Acupuncture for Pain, Stress, and Dry Eye
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Iowa City by Rob Weingeist, DACM, L.Ac.
Clinic Eight way
We provide evidence-based acupuncture for patients seeking relief from chronic pain, and high stress. By blending classical traditions with a modern medical perspective, we focus on delivering measurable results and practical lifestyle guidance. Whether you are recovering from a sports injury or managing dry eye symptoms, your care is personalized to your specific goals.
Acupuncturist Rob Weingeist is classically trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has also learned Dr. Tan’s acupuncture balance method and taken advanced courses with Dr. Poney Chiang in Neuro-meridian acupuncture.
A Focused Space for Natural Healing
Every treatment at Clinic Eight takes place in a private room designed for your comfort and privacy. We provide a calm, clean, and modern setting where you can step away from the noise of the day to focus entirely on your health.
Convenient Iowa City Location
Clinic Eight is located at 610 Eastbury Drive, Unit 3, situated within the Bella Vita Chiropractic office. We offer a professional clinical setting with easy parking and dedicated Saturday hours to help you fit your recovery into a busy week.
Our Specialties
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Pain Relief
Recover faster from back, neck, and sports injuries with focused clinical care.
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Eye & Vision
Specialized acupuncture for dry eye relief, eye strain, and overall ocular health.
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Stress & Sleep
Reset your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and restore your natural sleep cycle.
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Digestive Health
Support for chronic digestive issues, immune health, and sustained daily energy.
About Me
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Rob Weingeist, DACM, L.Ac.
Robert McGregor Weingeist is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine (DACM) at Clinic Eight.
I am an Iowa City native, and 1998 graduate of City High. I attended The University of Puget Sound for my Bachelors degree in English, and played #1 on the varsity tennis team.
I completed a four year post-graduate Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Chicago’s Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. In 2008 I moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts to begin my acupuncture practice.
There I began studying Pin Sun Wing Chun Kung Fu and Yang Shen Qigong Meditation with Sifu Jim Roselando. I also became a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and have assisted internationally respected eye surgeons at Tufts University, and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston.
I currently enjoy spending part of my week assisting the world class ophthalmologists at the University of Iowa River Landing.
In addition to being recognized by the NCCAOM as an acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine, I have been licensed by the Iowa Board of Medicine to practice acupuncture since 2014.
With my experience in western medical practices (and growing up in a family of ophthalmologists), I believe an integrative approach to healing is often most effective.
I am the founder of Clinic Eight in downtown Iowa City and am now treating patients within the famous Bella Vita Chiropractic and Wellness center on the east side.
"Rob’s clinical approach is exactly what I was looking for. He explained the science behind the treatment and I felt significant relief from my chronic pain after just a few sessions. Highly recommended for anyone in Iowa City."
— Local Patient