MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is surprisingly diverse and very personal. Over its 2500-plus year history, this form of medicine has thrived and evolved with changing times, places, and the growth of knowledge. Today it is practiced around the globe and spans a range of approaches from time-honored traditions to modern technical applications. Every practitioner blends his or her individual focus, intention, and training to craft strategies that will be most effective for their patients.  I have extensively studied systems based on the earliest acupuncture texts because they give depth to my understanding of acupuncture and yield simple, effective treatments. I am not, however, bound by the past; witness my use of Laser Therapy, which I added to my practice because I found so much convincing, objective evidence of it’s impressive results.

Acupuncture is beneficial for many conditions, and can produce rapid symptomatic relief. Beyond that, the treatments can be a step along the path toward greater overall wellness. Chinese medicine combines complex physical and psychological principles to address health issues on many different levels. I do not treat “conditions” so much as individuals, each presenting with a unique set of symptoms and a life’s trajectory. By always considering the big picture as well as particular symptoms, I often see treatments yield surprising results. Many of my patients experience lasting health improvements as underlying issues resolve and positive changes occur. It is indeed an honor to do this work, and I fill each day with gratitude.