How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture uses very thin, flexible needles to gently stimulate very specific points to help the body to regain balance. A treatment often uses less than a dozen needles and can reduce pain, increase circulation, release endorphins, calm stress, and strengthen the immune system.
Headaches and Chiropractic Care
Many patients with moderate to severe headaches receive chiropractic care and often notice improvements by the time they leave their appointment. These cases are extremely encouraging and inspire me to continue finding new people to help.
Road Trip Without Spinal Side Effects
We get a lot of questions about which supports to use while driving. This depends on many factors, such as, what kind of vehicle are you driving? What are the seats like? What is your back like? How long is the drive? In general, driving is a seated posture that removes the contour of your lumbar spine because your back is bending forward in this position.
SAD, Stress Reduction with Acupuncture
SAD or stressed during this time of the year? Acupuncture can help you thrive, instead of merely survive, during the fall and winter here in the Pacific Northwest!
Helping Moms with Pregnancy
I am often asked by curious patients if we treat mothers during their pregnancy and I am happy to say yes! Working with expectant mothers is especially fun because we have the privilege of following mothers through the many changes they will experience before and after birth.
Gua sha Treatment: Therapeutic Scraping That Gets to the Bottom of It
Gua sha, or scraping therapy, is a traditional healing modality that alleviates pain, muscle tension, and restricted movement. This simple technique is becoming more well-known in medical communities as its benefits are rediscovered and appreciated.