Chinese Acupuncture
Both preventative and curative in nature, acupuncture works by regulating the body's energy as it flows along pathways called meridians. A blockage in the flow of energy may result in an imbalance that can lead to any number of medical conditions. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points along these meridians with the shallow insertion of very fine, sterilized, single-use, disposable needles. After a comprehensive intake, an array of points are chosen based on your individual condition to rebalance your body and restore the free flow of energy.
- For the Needle Sensitive Although most people find the idea of acupuncture needles more worrisome than the actual needles themselves, there are cases in which patients may opt for therapies that do not involve the use of needles at all. For the needle sensitive (and for children), there are non-needling techniques that are used with productive results. Magnets and moxibustion are gentle ways to stimulate acupuncture points. Moxibustion uses the herb Artemesia Vulgaris to warm specific areas of the body to improve circulation and blood flow. Traditional meridian massage and cupping techniques are also particularly effective - as well as soothing. If you have concerns about any treatment, you can request gentle, non-needle techniques or ask for a demonstration of the modality before treatment.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
An important component of Chinese Medicine is the use of plant substances to treat various health conditions. As practitioners of Chinese Herbal Medicine, we comprehensively assess the whole person - as well as a patient's primary health concern - and create an individualized herbal formula that effectively treats her/his unique health concern with little to no side-effects. Herbal medicine can be used in conjunction with acupuncture or by itself. Leaves, flowers, seeds or roots are prepared in traditional formulas to effectively treat and prevent disease. Common herbs include cinnamon bark, ginger root, ginseng, orange peels, licorice, and mulberry. We use only the highest quality herbs from vetted companies. Herbal formulas can be prescribed as teas, capsules, pills or tinctures.
Conditions Treated
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine are part of a complex and comprehensive medical system that has been refined over the last 2,500 years. It is both curative and preventative in nature and effectively treats acute and chronic conditions. The National Institutes for Health and the World Health Organization recognize Chinese Medicine's ability to treat many common clinical conditions.
Below is a partial list of conditions treatable by acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Because this medicine treats each person as unique, it is always best to consult us about your particular concerns.
Top 10 Conditions Treated
- Back Problems
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Insomnia
- Sprains and Strains
- Headache
- High Blood Pressure
- "Digestive Problems"
- Anxiety/Depression
- Women's Health and Fertility
Other Conditions Treatable by Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Common Health Concerns
Smoking Cessation, Addiction, Weight Management, Stress Management, and Post-Operative Recovery
Musculo-skeletal Problems
Musculo-Skeletal Pain (e.g. Knee pain, Back Pain, Neck and Shoulder Pain), Tennis Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, TMJ, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Tension Headache, Fibromyalgia
Respiratory Problems
Common Cold, Allergies, Sinusitis and Rhinitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Asthma
Gastro-intestinal Disorders
Indigestion, Acid Reflux/ Heart Burn, Bloating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chron's Disease, Constipation, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Colitis
Neurological Disorders
Headache and Migraine, Trigeminal neuralgia, Facial Palsy (early stage, within 3-6 months), Paralysis Following a Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathies, Sequelae of Polio (early stage, i.e., 6 months), Meniere's Disease
Men's Health
Prostate, Infertility, Impotence