What Does Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture is an evidence based therapy that is very effective in treating a wide range of conditions.
Pain
Back pain, disc problems, SI joint pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, joint pain, arthritis, neuropathy, carpal tunnel, sciatica, shoulder and neck tension pain, cramps, plantar fascitis, shin splints, tendonitis, knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, heel pain.
Digestion
Diarrhea, constipation, food allergies, bloating, reflux, poor digestion, nausea, low or excessive appetite, stomach pain, ulcers, hernia, irritable bowel syndrome / disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, slow digestion, high blood sugars, metabolic syndrome.
Hormonal + Reproductive health
Hot flashes, irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, painful periods, PMS, infertility, low ovarian reserve, high FSH, postpartum syndrome, prostate issues, urinary difficulty / frequency, incontinence, low libido, uterine prolapse, erectile dysfunction.
Breathing
Allergies, asthma, chronic cough, frequent sinus infection, breathlessness, lack of energy, shallow breathing, anxiety, palpitations.
Mental + Emotional health
Stress, anxiety, depression, lack of focus, foggy-headed-ness, poor memory, difficulty making decisions, creative block, lack of motivation and drive, difficulty finishing projects, ADHD.
Energy, Fatigue and Metabolism
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, chronic fatigue, weight gain or loss, endocrine disorders, feeling cold, neuropathy, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, side effects of diseases and their treatment, such as cancer, MS, stroke, Lyme Disease, Epstein Barr.
Sleep
Insomnia, easy waking, nightmares, sleep apnea, snoring, difficulty falling asleep.
Skin
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, shingles, cysts, rashes, dry skin, hives, and wrinkles (Cosmetic Acupuncture).
Aging
Aging well and with vitality, neuropathy, balance, fatigue and lack of energy, memory loss, vision problems, loss of smell or taste, pain, frequent urination, high blood pressure, restless leg, medication-induced side effects, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate, hemorrhoids, prolapse, depression.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that balances the flow of energy or “qi” in the body. It has been practiced for nearly 3,000 years across the globe however the National Institutes of Health formally recognized it as a mainstream medical therapy in the United States 1997. We now have data and studies that show the mechanisms of acupuncture in a Western Medical language.