Pain Management

Acupuncture has been proven to be very successful managing acute and chronic pain. Patients with migraines, joint pain, arthritis, back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, knee pain, hip pain, carpal tunnel, and tendonitis can benefit from acupuncture treatment. During treatment the body releases endorphins and other natural pain relievers. Acupuncture helps the body heal itself. Call for a free consultation and start living your life pain-free.

 

Weight Loss – Time to Shape Up!

If you are determined to get yourself in the best shape ever, now is the time to start! Acupuncture is very effective for a weight loss program and increasing your metabolism to get you slimmer. Losing weight is challenging but acupuncture can finally assist you in realizing your weight loss goals.

In a recent study, acupuncture helped promote weight loss. 20 women between the ages of 22 and 42, all with BMI (Body Mass Index) higher than 27, were divided into 2 groups. The group of women who followed a regimen of a 2,000 calorie per day diet, daily exercise and weekly ear acupuncture treatments lost on  average more than twice as much weight as those who only dieted and exercised, even if they did not comply exactly with the treatment plan. Acupuncture helps metabolism, stopping food cravings, benefiting digestion, relaxing the body, and cleansing of toxins. by regulating metabolism, stopping food cravings, benefiting digestion, relaxing the body, and cleansing of toxins.

 

Stop Smoking and Other Addictions

Every year, millions of Americans try to quit but only half succeed. Acupuncture is effective at helping you finally kick the habit. The stumbling blocks are stress, anxiety, over-eating and depression from the withdrawal of smoking. Acupuncture can reduce the cravings and calm you through the quitting process. By quitting smoking, you doing the most important thing for your long term health since many diseases are caused by smoking. Make an investment in your health and kick an expensive habit.

 

Depression

Depression can greatly reduce your quality of life. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lethargy happen to everyone in response to a life event but when it becomes prolonged and debilitating then treatment is necessary. Acupuncture works by addresses the imbalances and alleviates the symptoms. Medications may cause side effects which creates new problems. Acupuncture is a natural, safe, drug-free treatment that help bring back the energy that depression takes from you.

 

Insomnia

For those suffering from sleepless nights, acupuncture can offer relief. Western medicine treats insomnia with various tranquilizing drugs which can have unwanted side-effects and may not give you that good night of sleep you truly need. You end up drowsy, lethargic and confused the next day. Chinese medicine practitioners use therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary therapy to address the disharmony within. The practitioner will craft a thorough personalized treatment plan to bring balance back to the body and to eliminate the root cause of your insomnia. Unlike drug therapies, Chinese medical treatment promotes a good, sound sleep without the drowsiness, addiction and withdrawal.

 

Digestive Disorders

If you are experiencing indigestion, irritable bowel, constipation, bloating or pain, acupuncture can be a tremendous help for feeling better now and maintaining better abdominal health over the long term. Acupuncture improves the body functions of digestion, absorption and metabolism. Acupuncture reduces ulcers and neutralizes excessive stomach acid. Acupuncture calms abdominal distention and helps the body balance as to reduce or completely eliminate IBS symptoms. Acupuncture even addresses overeating and sugar addictions.

 

Infertility and Pregnancy

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help in all phases of pregnancy. Acupuncture can improve gynecological conditions as well as promote overall emotional and physical well-being in order to restore balance in a woman’s body and increase fertility. Acupuncture can help with conditions during pregnancy such as morning sickness, fatigue, body aches, and insomnia. Acupuncture can also help in the post-partum recovery period to relieve pain, fatigue, depression, insufficient lactation and other conditions.

 

Sports Injuries and Performance

Acupuncture is a drug-free, effective treatment for tennis elbow, arthritis, back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, repetitive strain injury, sprains, stiffness, numbness, asthma and broken bone healing. Acupuncture will help  balance your body and speed recovery so you can play at your best. Whether your sport is golf, biking, running,  skiing, basketball, hockey, tennis, soccer, martial arts or weightlifting, acupuncture can provide healing benefits to improve your sports performance and enjoyment.

 

Other Conditions Treated With Acupuncture

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Diabetes
• Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation
• Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
• Non-Healing Wounds and Sores
• High Cholesterol