What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture works by activating the body's own healing powers, so it can be beneficial for many health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented many symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown in controlled clinical trials to be effectively treated with acupuncture. Below are some common conditions I can treat, but please feel free to call me about your specific health condition.
Pain
- Sports injuries
- Muscle pain
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Leg, ankle and foot pain
- Arm, wrist and hand pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis & Golf Elbow
- Jaw pain (TMJ)
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Headaches and migraines
- Postoperative pain
- Shingles
- Bell's Palsy and Facial paralysis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia
Respiratory Complaints
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Asthma
- COPD
Digestive Issues & Nausea
- Heartburn, Acid Reflux
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS),
- Chronic loose stools or constipation
- Acute and chronic gastritis
- Morning sickness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Weight Loss
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Addiction
- PTSD
Reproductive Issues
- Female & Male Infertility
- Increased efficacy of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) & Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- Menopause Symptoms
- Irregular Menses
- Endometriosis
- Dysmenorrhea (painful, cramping menses)
Eye Conditions
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Stye
- Night Blindness
Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Facial lift - wrinkles - dark age spots
- Neck lift
- Abdominal toning - stretch marks