Why Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture?
Research has demonstrated it can help with:
Viral and Bacterial Infections
Acute common colds and more persistent long standing conditions like Long Covid or Lyme disease all have solutions within Chinese Medicine.
Fatigue
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been shown in systemic reviews of multiple studies to support individuals experiencing fatigue and helps to energy levels.
Detoxification
There are strong protocols in Chinese Medicine to support detoxification from drugs and alcohol, environmental toxins, and microbial die off.
Women's Health
Menstrual irregularities like PCOS, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, painful periods, and endometriosis. Hypothyroidism, menopause, and hyperthyroidism.
Pain
Chronic pain, sciatica, neuropathy, neuralgia, and postoperative healing all benefit greatly from Chinese Medicine.
Gut Health
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are powerful tools against GI issues like IBS, ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, and GERD.
Autoimmune Diseases
The anti-inflammatory effects of acupuncture have been shown to improve outcomes in the treatment of fibromyalgia, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.
Allergies
Allergies can present in a multitude of ways, including allergic rhinitis, contact dermatitis, eye irritation, and asthma, and acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help.
Insomnia
Whether you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, Chinese Medicine can help you. Studies demonstrate acupuncture has a stronger effect on supporting sleep than its pharmaceutical counterparts.
Oncology
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can manage the uncomfortable effects of cancer and cancer treatments
Pregnancy
Studies suggest acupuncture supports successful fertility, pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.
Research has suggested acupuncture is an effective role in regulating neurotransmitters and the neuroendocrine axis, lowering depression, anxiety, mania, and stress.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an Eastern Asian modality using small, filiform needles roughly the size of two strands of hair. Needles are methodically inserted into different parts of the body to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians. There are more than 350 acupuncture points and fourteen meridian systems that run through the body. Each acupuncture point and meridian is selectively chosen to treat specific symptoms and bring certain systems back into balance. Acupuncture stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows the body to enter a state of rest and digest, lowers cortisol levels, and inhibits inflammatory cytokines. Acupuncture is an ancient, East Asian medicine that has been reminding the body of its ability to heal itself for over 3,000 years.
What is Qi?
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Classical and traditional texts regarding acupuncture state the goal of needling is to regulate qi and blood. Qi is known as the life force of an individual, or its energy. Quoted from one of the most coveted Classical Chinese Medical texts, the Huang Di Nei Jing, is the message that states ""Bu tong ze tong, tong ze bu tong." This translates roughly to when there is free flow of qi there is no pain, where there is obstruction there is pain. Individuals with strong, well balanced qi live a pain free and are robust with good vitality. It is our goal to get every one of our patients to this state of harmony.
What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
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Chinese herbal medicine is a powerful complement to acupuncture. Herbs work deeply on a physiological level to further enhance the effects of an acupuncture treatment. Internal medicine cases involving gynecology, digestion, respiratory distress, and much more greatly benefit from incorporating herbs.​