Traditional Acupuncture Health Center

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a procedure which stimulates the electrical energy of the body along certain pathways or channels of the body. This electrical energy is the basic healing force of the body. There are certain movements of electrical energy along these pathways which if blocked or insufficient can lead to pain, inflammation or to deeper problems or disease. However, there is also potentially a healthful pattern of energy movement along these channels somewhat like an electrical circuit. If this healthful pattern can be re-established and the unhealthful or diseased pattern can be done away with, the fullness of the body's healing capabilities can be released and often amazing changes can take place.  Traditional Oriental herbal formulas are prescribed and distributed here as needed to further promote the healing process. This is done in accordance with the above mentioned principles of creating energy balance in the whole system.

 

Is it painful?

One of the greatest objections prospective patients have is needle insertion. This fear is entirely overcome with this particular style of Japanese acupuncture. There is absolutely no perception of a needle being inserted and it is so gentle that even children can receive this acupuncture without anxiety.

 

What is acupuncture used for?

A wide variety of problems are treated here for a broad spectrum of patients ranging in age, so far, from ages 1 to 93.  Many allergy patients have been able to go through an allergy season without medications or injections. Asthma patients most are often able to do without medications and inhalers. In most cases back injuries from work, sports or accidents including whiplash respond well and can be permanently healed, even if of long standing duration.  Conditions commonly treated by acupuncture include but are not limited to the following:*

allergies	high blood pressure
arthritis	infections, cold, flu
asthma	insomnia
back pain	menstrual irregularities/pain/infertility
carpal tunnel	muscle & joint pain/pain management
chronic fatigue	sinusitis
depression/anxiety/stress relief	skin disorders
digestive problems and colitis	sports injuries
fibromyalgia	TMJ
headaches and migraines	stroke rehabilitation
pregnancy-related nausea	smoking addiction
tonsillitis	ear infections/pediatric complaints

*Please contact us to discuss the treatment of your symptoms with acupuncture, electro-acupuncture therapy, and herbal medicine!

 

 

What should I do before an acupuncture treatment?

It is best to eat a light meal or snack 1 or 2 hours prior to the treatment, and to preferably avoid strenuous exercise and overexertion on the day of your treatment.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, we're an in-network provider for Landmark Healthcare, American Specialty Health (ASH), Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Secure Horizons, PacifiCare, and Great-West Healthcare, and can bill them directly for services rendered. In addition, we can provide you with a form to submit directly to your insurance company if you have a different provider and wish to pursue reimbursement.We also accept personal injury and workers' comp cases, and can directly bill the appropriate insurance company for acupuncture services provided to you. Please contact us with any specific questions, and to verify your eligibility for benefits.