ACUPUNCTURE • TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

The benefits of acupuncture have become widely recognized and integrated with mainstream healthcare.

Acupuncture treats and strengthens physical conditions, physiological functions and controls pain. The goal is not just to eliminate or alleviate symptoms, but to treat the underlying cause, and improve the quality of life.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented disease for over 2,500 years. The general theory is based on the premise that there are pathways of Qi (pronounced chee) throughout the body that are related to the organs and musculoskeletal systems.

When energy flow is disrupted due to trauma, poor diet, medications, stress, or other conditions, pain or illness can be the result. Acupuncture focuses on correcting imbalances by inserting ultra-thin needles under the skin to stimulate specific points in the body. Stimulation unblocks and encourages the even flow of Qi, restoring the body's balance, relieving pain and other symptoms.

Acupuncture and herbs can effectively be used to treat many conditions including:

acute & chronic  injuries                              heart problems

allergies/asthma                                           high blood pressure

anxiety/depression                                       immune system deficiency

arthritis/joint problems                                infertility 

back pain                                                         insomnia 

bladder/kidney problems                            menopausal discomfort

​colds/influenza                                               neck pain/stiffness

constipation/diarrhea                                  paralysis/numbness

cough/bronchitis                                           premenstrual syndrome 

dizziness                                                           pediatric conditions 

drug/alcohol/smoking addiction              rhinitis/sinusitis 

effects of chemotherapy                             sciatica

fatigue                                                              sexual dysfunction

gastrointestinal disorders                            ​skin problems 

gynecological disorders                               stress/tension 

headache/migraine                                      tendonitis

At your first appointment, your herbalist will ask for a detailed health history, including past and current illnesses. They’ll also want to know which medications you’re taking. This is important because herbs and drugs may not interact well together.

Your health concerns and goals will be discussed in order to create a personalized botanical medicine prescription.