Acupuncture Care

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture, core component of East Asian Medicine, is based on the theory that smooth energy flow throughout the body is essential for balance and health. Disruptions or blockages of this energy flow create imbalance, leading to disease, pain and physiological stress.

Acupuncture points are located along specific pathways, called meridians, and are stimulated with hair thin, sterile needles or with pressure to clear blockage and restore wellbeing. There is scientific and clinical evidence that acupuncture can alter the secretions of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, regulate blood circulation and improve immune function. Acupuncture may be the primary treatment for some disorders or it may work in conjunction with western medical treatment.

Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and The National Institutes of Health (NIH) as safe and effective for a variety of conditions.

Why People Seek Care

Below is a list of some of the many reasons people seek acupuncture. The World Health Organization officially recognizes acupuncture to be helpful for most of these conditions.

Digestive

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Gastric Reflux
  • Gastritis
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Emotional

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Nervousness
  • Stress
  • Panic Attacks

Respiratory

  • Allergies
  • Rhinitis
  • Hay fever
  • Asthma
  • Sinusitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Common Cold
  • Tonsillitis
  • Smoking cessation

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Fertility
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Premenstrual symptoms (PMS)
  • Pelvic pain
  • Endometriosis
  • Adhesions
  • Fibroids
  • Cycle related migraines
  • Morning sickness
  • Irregular, painful or stopped periods

Musculoskeletal

  • Osteo-Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Joint pain
  • Knee pain
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Sprains
  • Rotator cuff symptoms
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Muscle cramping
  • Sciatica
  • Muscle pain or weakness
  • TMJ pain
  • Tendonitis

Autoimmune

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Systemic Lupus erythematosus
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
  • Graves Disease
  • HIV related syndromes
  • Endocrine and Thyroid Imbalances

Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat

  • Toothache
  • Dental pain
  • Poor vision
  • Tinnitus
  • Sinus pain

Neurological

  • Fatigue, Malaise, Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Migraines
  • Postoperative pain
  • Neuropathy
  • Post herpetic neuralgia
  • Stroke

Other

  • Adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy
  • Circulatory Disorders
  • Preventative Health
  • General Wellness
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