Acupuncture treats a myriad of health and pain issues.
All types of Pain: Tension Headaches, Migraines, Acute Injuries, Neck and Back Pain, Arthritic, Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis...
Digestive Issues: Acid reflux, GERD, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Candida, Constipation, SIBO...
Gynecological Problems: Dysmenorrhea, Irregular Menstruation, Infertility, Fibroids, Cysts…
Emotional and Psychological Issues: Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety…
Dermatological Issues: Eczema, Psoriasis, Hives…
Allergies: Environmental and Food
Autoimmune Disorders: MS, Chronic Fatigue, HIV, Crohn's, Rheumatoid Arthritis...
Adjunct Cancer Care: Nutritional advice, Supplement Suggestions, and Treatment to Reduce Nausea and Maintain Immune Function
Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture is often used for pain relief, but has a broader application in practice. Acupuncture is the insertion of hair thin needles at specific points along meridians. Twelve main meridians plus 8 extra meridians are the virtual “highway” for energy, known as Qi, running throughout our bodies. The selection of points along the meridians serve to unblock the flow of Qi as in cases of pain or fortify the Qi if one is sick with any illness, or even to balance the Qi if someone is experiencing upsetting mood changes. Acupuncture in application is a “prescription” of points and often multiple points are appropriate to treat a given imbalance. Each treatment is designed to fit the individual and their specific complaints. All acupuncturists use their own individual techniques to administer protocols.
Sometimes acupuncture is also combined with moxibustion, which involves burning herbs over acupuncture points to send heat and nourishing Qi into the body. It enhances the actions of the acupuncture prescription and is particularly useful to move Qi and blood to relieve pain associated with injury or menstruation. It is also very efficient at combating intestinal upset caused by chronic illness and their treatments.
What to Expect?
Acupuncture is perhaps the best known of all Traditional Chinese Medicine Modalities.The points selected are determined after a differential diagnosis of each individuals specific complaints are evaluated and a thorough medical history is taken. Every point prescription is custom tailored for the individual. With the careful insertion of fine, sterile needles along defined meridians, acupuncture is relatively painless. The experience often results in sensations of heaviness, tingling, or warmth in the area of insertion as the flow of Qi increases. Themost immediate sensation from treatment is often a sense of deep relaxation.
Over 5 years ago I visited Jennie for help with my neuropathic pain. I had never been to an acupuncturist before. Not only did she treat the neuropathy successfully, but I randomly asked her about an issue that had haunted me for nearly 10 years. I had seen every Western doctor under the sun; had every test ever created done and no one could figure what was wrong. In a single conversation, Jennie told me what the issue was and provided homeopathic capsules to treat it. It has never re-occurred. I still see Jennie for various reasons including hot flashes, the flu and the common cold. And the best part? She is a lot of fun!