What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture works by activating the body's own healing abilities, so it can be beneficial for many health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented many symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown in controlled clinical trials to be effectively treated with acupuncture. Below are some common conditions I can treat, but please feel free to call me about your specific health condition.
Pain
- Sports injuries
- Muscle pain
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Leg, ankle and foot pain
- Arm, wrist and hand pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Jaw pain (TMJ)
- Dental pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Headaches and migraines
- Postoperative pain
Respiratory Complaints
- Sinusitis
- Allergies using SAAT ( Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment)
Digestive Issues & Nausea
- Heartburn, Acid Reflux
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic indigestion
- Chronic loose stools or constipation
- Peptic ulcer
- Acute and chronic gastritis
- Morning sickness
- Nausea and vomiting
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
Reproductive Issues
- Infertility
- Increased efficacy of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
What Can Massage Help With?
• Reduces muscle tension and relieves chronic pain (e.g. lower back pain, neck stiffness)
• Decreases stress hormones (like cortisol) and increases serotonin & dopamine, improving mood and reducing anxiety
• Improves circulation, supporting cardiovascular and immune function
• Enhances lymphatic drainage, helping reduce swelling and support detoxification
• Lowers blood pressure in individuals with hypertension (supported by controlled trials)
• Improves sleep quality by promoting relaxation and reducing restlessness
• Supports injury recovery by increasing blood flow to healing tissues and reducing scar tissue formation
• Relieves symptoms of tension headaches and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
• Eases pregnancy-related discomfort, including back pain, joint strain, and swelling (shown to be safe and beneficial in 2nd and 3rd trimesters)
