Conditions treated with acupuncture
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pain
Neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, carpal tunnel, finger pain, trigger finger, neuropathy, headaches, migraines, cramps, shin splints, SI joint pain, sciatica, knee pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, achilles pain, tendonitis
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Sleep
Insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, snoring, nightmares, sleep apnea
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Hormonal health & fertility
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
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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
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energy, metabolism, fatigue
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
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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
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Respiratory health
Allergies, asthma, chronic cough, frequent sinus infection, breathlessness, lack of energy, shallow breathing, anxiety, palpitations
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skin
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, shingles, cysts, rashes, dry skin, hives, and wrinkles
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Pediatrics
Digestive issues, constipation, teething pain, irritability, ADHD, learning challenges, nightmares, bed wetting, food issues, frequent colds, earaches, injury recovery (breaks, sprains), mental health
acupuncture & Chinese medicine modalities
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acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of sterile thin needles into acupoints to achieve therapeutic effects. Acupuncture is utilized for a variety of conditions while increasing endorphins levels, stimulating the nervous and immune system, and increasing blood circulation.
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Chinese Herbs
Chinese Herbal medicine is a natural modality that treats the entire body with fully customized formulas. Many conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, reproductive health, digestive disorders, neurological & endocrine disorders and more.
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Cupping
Cupping therapy is used to improve blood circulation, alleviate pain and tension, and relax the body while speeding toxin release and reducing anxiety.
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Gua Sha
This technique releases tight muscles and provides relief for stiff necks, tight neck and shoulders, and locked muscles. It involves moving a tool across the skin, releasing the muscular layer to alleviate pain.
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Auricular acupuncture
Auricular therapy, or ear acupuncture, is based on the idea that the ear is a microsystem which reflects the entire body. Very small needles are placed on the surface of the ear to affect physiological change and bring balance into the body. This type of acupuncture is particularly good at treating addictions such as smoking and alcohol, stress, psychological trauma such as PTSD, and supporting weight loss efforts.
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Nutrition & Lifestyle coaching
By eating foods appropriate to your individual constitution and pattern of health, healing is promoted with every meal. With Eastern nutrition therapy, we will develop a very workable, palatable plan that fits with your lifestyle. We will also look into how you manage stress and your general lifestyle choices to create the most optimal environment for your healing.