Acupuncture stimulates natural healing and balancing mechanisms. It creates a cascade of events that help with cancer treatment side effects such as: nausea, vomiting and appetite loss; neuropathy and pain; fatigue and sleep problems; depression and anxiety; indigestion, constipation and diarrhea; dry mouth and hot flashes; and edema and inflammation.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the anchor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); an evidence-based and wholehealth medical system that treats various conditions, promotes health and prevents disease. It involves the placement of fine sterile needles into specific points to activate Qi (your body's collective biological activity). This stimulates natural healing and balancing mechanisms.How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture creates a cascade of events to restore balance and promote healing. Some examples include:- Stimulating innate pain management responses
- Regulating and reducing inflammation
- Increasing circulation, nourishment and tissue healing
- Regulating and reducing the stress response
- Balancing the mood and improving mental functions
- Improving sleep quality and energy
- Promoting digestive health and motility
- Regulating multiple immune and hormonal reactions
- Reducing of side effects of various pharmaceuticals
What We Treat
Oncology Specific
- Nausea, Vomiting and Appetite Loss
- Neuropathy and Pain
- Fatigue and Sleep Problems
- Depression and Anxiety
- Indigestion, Constipation and Diarrhea
- Dry Mouth and Hot Flashes
- Edema and Inflammation
Neuromusculoskeletal
- Pain and Inflammation
- Headache and Migraine
- Fibromyalgia
- Sprains and Strains
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Sciatica/Piriformis and SI Joint Issues
- Tendonitis, Tendonosis and Fasciitis
Internal/Mental-Emotional
- Anxiety and Depression
- Asthma, Allergies and Colds
- Autoimmune Issues
- Burnout and Poor Stress Resiliency
- Chronic Fatigue and Post Viral Malaise
- Dizziness, Vertigo and Tinnitus
- IBS, Constipation and Diarrhea
- Indigestion, GERD, Leaky Gut and Dysbiosis
- Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
- Reproductive and Menstrual Conditions
- Autonomic, Metabolic and Hormonal Conditions
