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When your health feels complicated, your care shouldn't.

Whether you're seeking relief from pain, support during cancer treatment, a natural approach to healthier aging, or advanced skin rejuvenation, Maine Zen Den Acupuncture & Wellness provides thoughtful, evidence-informed care that's tailored to your goals, not a standard treatment protocol.

Acupuncture in Kennebunk, Maine

Personalized acupuncture, oncology support, pain management, red light therapy, and microneedling from a uniquely qualified Registered Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist.

Donald Charlson Consulting with a Patient in Kennebunk, Maine

You deserve more than "just live with it."

We believe better outcomes begin with a better understanding of what's going on. That's why every treatment starts with listening, asking thoughtful questions, and creating a plan that's designed around you.

Care You Can Feel Confident In

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NEW PATIENT SPECIAL

Your first consultation and acupuncture treatment at a special introductory rate.

ONCOLOGY ACUPUNCTURE

Specialized acupuncture to support you before, during, and after cancer treatment.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR PAIN

Targeted acupuncture for acute injuries, chronic pain, and improved mobility.

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RED LIGHT THERAPY

A gentle, needle-free treatment to reduce pain, ease inflammation, and support healing.

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MICRONEEDLING

Collagen-boosting microneedling enhanced by LED light and a far-infrared mat — rejuvenation that's as relaxing as it is effective.

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Why Choose Maine Zen Den Acupuncture & Wellness?

SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE

Advanced training in oncology acupuncture, Dr. Tan Balance Method acupuncture, and integrative care.

ONCOLOGY ACUPUNCTURE

As both a Registered Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist, Donald combines Western medical knowledge with Traditional East Asian Medicine.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR PAIN

You'll receive realistic guidance, transparent treatment recommendations, and care that's always focused on what's best for you.

Meet Donald

Donald Charlson has spent his career helping people navigate complex health challenges.


As a Registered Nurse since 1994 and Licensed Acupuncturist since 1998, he brings together the strengths of conventional medicine and Traditional East Asian Medicine to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care.


Patients know Donald for his calm approach, honest communication, and ability to help make sense of complicated health concerns. His goal is simple: to help you feel heard, supported, and confident in your care.

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Donald Charlson, Licensed Acupuncturist in Kennebunk, Maine

Knowledge Is Part Of Your Care

Discover practical insights, patient success stories, research, and wellness tips to help you make informed decisions about your health.

Reviews & Testimonials

Don is great! I've experienced improvement with so many issues - stress, neuropathy, digestive issues, brain fog, fatigue, among others.

Sometimes it's a quiet, gradual improvement, and sometimes it just all of a sudden improves in a big way. The improvement in my neuropathy, in particular, has been amazing. His treatment is a big part of managing my symptoms as I get over a health hurdle, I'd absolutely recommend Don!

— MICHAELA B.

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