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Call today for your appointment to discuss a treatment plan.
• Initial visit includes medical history, exam and treatment (75-90 min)
• Follow up treatment (45-60 min)
Treatments are based on acupuncture and eastern medicine, and may include cupping, gua sha (scraping), tui na (medical massage) and herbal prescriptions.
Gentle chiropractic adjustments, Neuro Emotional Technique, and/or nutritional counseling may also be included when indicated. Prices for herbal formulas and nutritional supplements vary.
The ancient Chinese developed their medical system through observation of how the human body, mind and spirit relates to and is affected by the natural world. Acupuncture is one of the primary practices within this medical philosophy. The classical explanation of how acupuncture works is that qi (roughly translated as life force or energy) runs through our bodies in pathways. These pathways, called meridians, are like rivers that connect and nourish our organs, muscles, blood vessels and nerves. An obstruction in the flow of a meridian is like a dam blocking the flow of a river. Obstructions can occur for many reasons including pathogens, physical injury, lifestyle habits, stress, and emotional trauma. Acupuncture unblocks obstructed meridians allowing the body’s healing energy to flow freely.
Modern science identifies several ways in which acupuncture affects the human body:
- Acupuncture promotes blood flow.
- Acupuncture creates micro-traumas that initiate the body’s immune response.
- Acupuncture stimulates the release of the body’s natural pain killers such as endorphins and enkephalins.
- Acupuncture relaxes short, tight muscles, thus relieving pressure on joints.
- Acupuncture reduces emotional stress by stimulating the release of oxytocin, the same hormone that is released when we hug a loved one.
Conditions Treated
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for a wide range health challenges — either by itself or in conjunction with conventional medical treatment. Below is a list of medical conditions commonly treated with acupuncture.
Emotional/Psychological
- Depression
- Lack of energy
- Anxiety
- Anger and irritability
- Insomnia
Immune System
- Lupus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- HIV/AIDS
- Candida
- Chronic fatigue
Respiratory
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Sinusitus
- Colds and Flus
- Sore throat
- Bronchitis
Eyes and Ears
- Ear Ache
- Tinnitus
- Dizziness
- Poor eyesight
Addiction
- Smoking cessation
- Alcohol, prescription and other drugs
Genitourinary
- Bladder infection
- Urinary incontinence
- Kidney stones
- Sexual dysfunction
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Palpitations
- Arteriosclerosis
- Poor circulation
Gastrointestinal
- GERD
- Ulcers
- Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Chronic constipation
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Abdominal bloating
- Hemorrhoids
Neurological
- Neuralgia
- Stroke residual symptoms
- Parkinson’s disease
- MS
- Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy
- Shingles
- Migraines
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Bell’s Palsy
Gynecological
- Painful or irregular menses
- PMS
- Symptoms of menopause
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
Infertility
- Male and female
Pregnancy
- Pre-and post-partum care
- Labor and delivery
Musculoskeletal and Neurological
- Arthritis
- Neuralgia
- Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Stiff Neck
- Headaches and Migraines
- Sprains
- Muscle Spasms
Acupuncture Also Treats
- Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects
- Diabetes
- Dermatological Disorders
- Weight Control
