Insomnia can greatly impact your life.  Living with poor to little sleep can lead to a number of physical and emotional conditions, such as fatigue, weight gain, heart ailments and depression. Acupuncture is proven to be effective in treating insomnia by addressing some of the condition’s underlying causes.  Clinical studies have found that acupuncture can […]

New patients often suffer from a variety of neck issues, ranging from stiffness to acute pain.  These conditions typically stem from activities such as postural strain from computer use, texting, studying etc.  An aching or stiff neck can lead to back pain, headaches, tooth grinding, jaw pain and severely limit one’s movement and ability to […]

Springtime weather lends itself to countless outdoor activities.  However, an active life can sometimes lead to body strain and joint pain.  Tennis and golf can cause tendonitis due to the repeated stress and pressure these sports place on the elbow.  Gardening can even lead to similar pain and discomfort in the wrist. Acupuncture can be […]

Morton’s neuroma, or metatarsalgia, is caused by inflamation of the nerves leading to the toes. The condition results in foot pain, discomfort and a burning sensation or numbness of the toes. Similar to plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma can result from athletics or any activity that places prolonged and acute pressure on the foot.  Tight and […]

More Americans are turning to plastic surgery and face lifts to counter the physical effects of aging.  We all know the dangers and risks of these procedures.  Potential side effects include: blood clots, infection, skin death, bruising and other cosmetic maladies.  A ‘botched surgery’ could end up leaving a patient more physically or emotionally scarred […]

Spring is soon to be in bloom and with the season’s bounty of sunshine and flowers comes pollen and allergies.  Hay fever is a misplaced, auto immune system response.  The body releases histamines in retaliation to foreign pathogens.  Histamines produce allergy symptoms, such as sneezing and an itchy or runny nose, in an effort to […]

Acupuncture is a great way to naturally relieve anxiety and depression.  Research has shown that acupuncture can help ease these conditions in a number of ways. Treatment can reduce the brain’s sensitivity to pain and stress. Acupuncture also promotes relaxation and decreases anxiety by deactivating the analytic brain and increasing serotonin levels. Acupuncture can also […]

Many of my adult patients find it surprising that I treat children with acupuncture. It’s a wonderful non-medication alternative/adjunct to standard pediatric care. Most of the children I see are between ages 5-18, and they come in for treatment for musculoskeletal pain, headaches, allergies and decreased immune function (which often results in frequent colds and […]

Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common complaints known to podiatrists, is caused by repetitive stress or micro traumas to the connective tissue within the foot.  Under and over exercising, being overweight, wearing ill fitting shoes and age can all spur the development of this condition.  Plantar fasciitis results in heel pain of various degrees, […]

Lasers are recognized for their beneficial effects on skin and have been used to minimize scarring and help heal wounds for decades. More recently, lasers have been put to use in acupuncture. Lasers have been found to provide similar effects to needles when applied to the same acupuncture points. Laser acupuncture utilizes cold lasers, which […]