Oriental Medicine

Oriental Medicine is a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease for over 2,500 years. Oriental Medicine does not look at isolated symptoms. It is based on discerning a pattern of disharmony and then treating the whole person. It is used to strengthen the physical body, prevent disease, control pain and achieve longevity. Oriental Medicine is a holistic system used to treat disease by restoring harmony and balance in the body.

How does Oriental Medicine Work?

It encompasses several modalities such as: Acupuncture, Acupressure (Shiastsu), Herbal Medicine, Moxibustion, Lifestyle and Nutritional Counseling.

What can be treated with oriental medicine?

The WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION lists over 40 diseases that acupuncture can treat effectively. We treat the following conditions using Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture:

  • ALL TYPES OF PAINS: headaches, migraines, back, neck, knee, shoulder, arthritis, herpes zoster, inflammatory conditions, muscle spasms, sprains & strains, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, sciatica, bells palsy and nerve related pain
  • SPORTS INJURIES
  • WORK RELATED INJURIES
  • WEIGHT LOSS/SMOKING CESSATION
  • GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISORDERS
    digestive problems: indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, ulcers, heartburn, gas, dyspepsia, candida, diabetes, overweight
  • RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
    asthma, sinusitis, common cold, flu, sore throat
  • GENITO-URINARY & MENSTRUAL DISORDERS
    PMS, menstrual irregularities, menopausal related problems, mastitis, fibrocystic breasts, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, prostate problems, infertility, uterine prolapse, morning sickness, hysterectomy related problems, urinary tract infections, bedwetting, cystitis, yeast infections

SShelley treats her client by inserting an acupuncture needle in her back

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