Hong Ma, R.Ac., R.TCMP - Acupuncturist & TCM Practitioner
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most used complementary and alternative medical treatments in the world. It typically is not considered a stand-alone treatment but a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners believe that energy known as Qi circulates throughout the body along specific pathways called meridians. Good health is maintained as this energy flows freely throughout these channels. This provides patients with pain relief, re-balancing of the body’s energy fields, improved blood circulation, digestive system, respiration and immune system. It also promotes relaxation and could help regulate hormones. Restoring the Qi energy pathways allow the body to relearn its own shortcuts to self-heal.
Acupuncture and TCM help treat the following:
All Kinds of Pain
Headache, facial pain (including TMJ disorders)
Frozen shoulder, low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, knee pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow
Numbness and tingling
Sprains and strains
Rheumatoid arthritis
Allergies and asthma
Sinusitis
Dizziness and vertigo
Digestive System
Morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting
Appetite loss
Acute and chronic gastritis
Biliary colic
Female Conditions
Breast tenderness
PMS, endometriosis, excessive menstrual bleeding
Primary dysmenorrhea, irregular menstrual period
Induction of labor
Correction of malposition of fetus (breech presentation)
Infertility
Menopausal syndrome
Menopausal discomfort
Urinary tract infections
Infertility
Skin Issues
Acne, eczema & psoriasis
Edema, herpes, itchiness, rashes, shingles
Facial rejuvenation (cosmetic acupuncture)
Other
Anxiety and depression
Insomnia
Quit smoking
Weight loss
Immune boosting
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic illnesses
Stroke/adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy