The WHO and NIH recognize the ability of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to treat the following clinical disorders and more! 

 

Infections: cold & flu, bronchitis, hepatitis

Internal: hypoglycemia, asthma, high blood pressure, ulcers, colitis, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, diabetes

Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat: earache, allergies, dizziness, tinnitus, sinus infection, sore throat, hay fever

Mental/Emotional: anxiety, depression, stress, fatigue, PTSD

Musculo-Skeletal & Neurological: arthritis, neuralgia, sciatica, back pain, joint pain, bursitis, tendonitis, stiff neck, Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, headaches, stroke, cerebral palsy, sprains

Genito-Urinary & Reproductive: impotence, male & female infertility, PMS, men's health, vaginitis, irregular menses, cramps, breast tenderness, morning sickness, menopause related symptoms 

Addictions: alcohol, nicotine, and more....

 

And much, much more....

 

 

 

For thousands of years Oriental Medicine has acknowledged that there is a vital life force that flows through all things which is called Qi (pronounced "chee"). In the west it is often referred to as "energy". Energy (Qi) flows along pathways in the human body, which are related to the organs and the tendo-muscular system. When the balance of this energy is disturbed due to either trauma, poor diet, medications, stress, hereditary conditions, environmental factors or excessive emotional issues; pain or illness result. Oriental Medicine focuses on correcting these energetic imbalances by breaking up any obstruction and encouraging an even flow of Qi, which stimulates the body's natural ability to heal itself.

 

 

 

Needle insertion is an art that requires extensive training due to the fine, nearly hair-thin size of a standard acupuncture needle. Though you may feel an initial poke or pinch upon needle insertion, once the needles are in place warmth, tingling, heaviness and/or pressure at the site of insertion are among the most common sensations reported by patients. On average 8-12 needles are used during a single treatment and a majority of the points utilized are located below the elbows and knees. 

 

 

 

Before starting treatment all patients complete the initial paperwork and a health history intake. Once all questions have been answered Sarah will feel your pulse and examine your tongue to formulate an assessment and treatment plan. The acupuncture treatment then entails the placement of fine, sterile needles into specific points along the energetic pathways, known as meridians. When the needles are inserted you may experience a sensation of tingling, pressure or warmth. People are surprised to find that treatments are quite relaxing. In fact many people fall asleep while resting on the table with the needles in place. Treatments last between 45 min - 1 hour. 

 

 

 How many treatments will I need?

 

The number of treatments required is determined by the chronicity of a condition. Some health concerns demand long-term, maintenance care, while recent, acute colds/flus, sprains and strains generally resolve more quickly. Within 6-8 visits a patient should have a good idea as to what degree acupuncture can help. The important thing to know is that each treatment builds upon the next, treating the whole person and the root cause of disease to prevent future recurrence of symptoms.