Conditions Treated

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a very comprehensive system of medicine.  TCM has evolved over time to listen to the body’s signs and symptoms as messages of imbalance and dis-ease.  How many people do you know get headaches only on the weekend, or get sick on every vacation?  In these patients, the practitioner must be aware that the patient reacts to his or her environment with stress hormones that over time weaken the bodies immune system that in turn create various signs and symptoms.  Once the imbalance is identified, various treatment methods may be used, i.e., acupuncture, herbs, exercise, nutrition, meditation, in order to awaken the bodies innate healing ability and allow healing to happen. 

General:

  • Women’s issues, including painful periods, menopause, and other gynecological issues. These are treated without requiring uncomfortable examinations.
  • Chronic pain, especially joint and muscle pain, arthritis, as well as headaches and other discomforts.
  • Fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome, or a general feeling of being down.
  • Most conditions that respond to drug treatment, respond even better to acupuncture and Chinese herbs - without side effects. However, we insist on partnering with your doctor to determine a proper course of treatment. Some medications need special care and planning.
  • Most chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, and more respond extremely well to acupuncture.

Here, we have a list from the World Health Organization (WHO) for things that acupuncture has been scientifically proven to help.  Please do not think of this list as all inclusive, there are many studies still being done and over time, the list will continue to grow and grow. 

Specific conditions treated:

Cardiovascular Disorders

  • Angina
  • Hypertension

Dermatology (Skin Conditions)

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea

Endocrine/Metabolism

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid Conditions

Gastrointestinal/Digestion

  • Acid Reflux/Heartburn
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gynecology

  • Breech Positioning Of The Fetus
  • Female And Male Infertility
  • In Vitro Fertilization Support
  • Induction Of Labor
  • Irregular/Painful Menstruation
  • Menopause
  • Morning Sickness
  • PMS
  • Post-Partum Depression

Mental Health

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia/Sleep Disturbance
  • Stress

Musculoskeletal Pain

  • Dental Pain
  • Joint/Limb Pain
  • Low Back Pain/Sciatica
  • Neck Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Repetitive Stress Injuries
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sports Injuries

Respiratory

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Common Cold
  • Cough
  • Flu
  • Sinusitis

Neurological

  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Headache/Migraines
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Post Stroke Paralysis
  • Shingles
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • TMJ
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

Uro-Genital

  • Bed Wetting
  • Bladder Dysfunction
  • Incontinence

Other

  • General Well Being
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Weight Control