What can acupuncture do for you?

Acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories and has been used as a safe and effective way of treating disease for over 3,000 years.

Acupuncture is one modality of the holistic medical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM also includes moxabustion (thermal therapy with mugwort), herbs, tuina (bodywork), meditation, and diet/lifestyle.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes over 43 ailments that can be helped with acupuncture. These include:

1. Gastrointestinal Disorders: constipation, IBS, chronic diarrhea

2. Gynecological Disorders: irregular menstruation, PMS, infertility, menopause

3. Musculoskeletal Disorders: osteoarthritis, headaches, back pain, knee pain, neck pain, etc.

4. Circulatory Disorders: hypertension, angina pectoris, etc.

5. Mental/Emotional Disorders: depression, anxiety, insomnia, high stress

6. Addictions: alcohol, nicotine, drugs

What does acupuncture feel like?

Acupuncture is very relaxing and patients often fall asleep during the treatment.

How does it work?

Acupuncture promotes natural healing by stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms. The Chinese philosophy of Qi (pronounced chee), flows throughout the body in specific pathways called meridians.

Click below for more information on acupuncture and other alternative therapies

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Herbal therapy is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that stems from  thousands of years of herb knowledge.

Each patient is looked at as a unique individual with specific needs.

Herbs are available through Crane Herb Company, an online herbal pharmacy. If the practitioner decides herbal therapy is right for you, a prescription will be sent to your email and once the herbs are “picked up”, they will be mailed to you the next day.