ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is an ancient healing medicine that has existed over 3,000 years and has been used to treat many health conditions.  ​It is performed on the body through needling on the body sites called the acupuncture points, and stimulates and promotes our body to utilize its internal resources to restore the balance of our body.  Acupuncture has been proven effective and safe, and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute of Health (NIH) for the following conditions:
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  • Musculoskeletal pain (neck, jaws, shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, back, hips, legs, knees, ankles, feet, joints, other sports related pain and injuries)
  • Headache and migraine
  • Seasonal allergies (hay fever, rhinitis)
  • Depression, stress and anxiety
  • Insomnia or sleep disorders
  • Asthma and acute bronchitis
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Common cold and flu (cough, sore throat)
  • Toothache/ post-operative dental pain​​
  • Gastrointestinal and digestive symptoms
  • Neurological disorders (nerve pain, muscle atrophy, post stroke recovery)
  • Facial paralysis​ (Bell's palsy)
  • Fertility issues
  • Genitourinary systems
  • Women's gynecological conditions
  • Men's health issues
  • Addiction (smoking and alcohol)
  • Skin conditions (acne, dermatitis)
  • Support for pre and post-operative procedures
  • Ear disorders (ringing in ear, Meniere's)
  • Side effects from post radiation or chemotherapy

HERBAL MEDICINE

Herbal Medicine is a modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has existed over many thousand years ago, and consists of substances including flowers, plants, seeds, roots, minerals, and more.  Like Acupuncture, Herbal treatment can treat a wide range of health conditions such as pain management, seasonal allergies, digestive conditions, insomnia and sleep problems, stress, anxiety and depression, skin conditions, genitourinary issues, and more.  

Moreover, Herbal medicine can be used independently as a modality by itself or combined as a supporting modality to Acupuncture treatment.  Herbal treatment is used to improve the balance and functions of our body.  The herbal formulation is important and personalized for each individual patient to achieve the harmonious results.  A certified herbalist can advise and discuss what herbal formula suits best for your particular conditions.