Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture – Electro Acupuncture Upper Back and Neck

Specialties

Back Pain/Neck Pain/Sciatica and Neuropathies

These are conditions I treat every day in my clinic with great success! Acupuncture works to reduce pain and inflammation, increasing circulation while promoting tissue regeneration.

Knee and Shoulder Issues

Including sports injuries, as well as pre and post operative treatments to reduce pain and speed up recovery time.

Wrist Pain/Hand Pain/Carpal Tunnel

These conditions (both acute or chronic) are commonly treated in my clinic, responding well to a combination of acupuncture, Gua Sha, and cupping.

Migraines and General Head Pain

I use a combination of Acupuncture and manual therapies along with herbal formulas and lifestyle support to address these conditions.

Head Pain, Jaw Pain, and Post Concussion

Acupuncture is a very important and effective tool in treating these conditions. Acupuncture reduces the pain and inflammation while stimulating the micro-circulation necessary for a full recovery.

Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia

Acupuncture offers natural relief for these conditions. Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective and recommended therapy for depression, anxiety and insomnia. Some studies have found acupuncture to be just as effective as leading pharmaceuticals but with no side effects!

Fatigue and Poor Immune Function

These are conditions very commonly treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine. While I do not treat any infectious conditions in the clinic, I support my patients in building healthier more robust immune systems.

Women's Health/Dysmenorrhea/Hormonal Balancing

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have been shown to be highly effective at relieving period pain and assisting in hormonal balancing.

Auricular Acupuncture

Ear acupuncture involves placing acupuncture needles or small seeds (on an adhesive) to specific points around the ear. These points correspond to specific organs, emotions or sensory feelings.

Bell's Palsy

Bell's palsy or idiopathic facial palsy is an acute facial paralysis due to inflammation of the facial nerve. Acupuncture has been shown to be beneficial for facial palsy, beneficial for facial palsy, encouraging a faster recovery and improving positive outcomes.

Sports Medicine and Acute Injury

Acupuncture effectively treats pain and injury by reducing inflammation, stimulating circulation and promoting a faster recovery. Research suggests that acupuncture activates natural painkillers in the brain and body.

Pediatric Acupuncture

One of my earliest internships was in a pediatric clinic where I was trained in the unique practice of treating infants and children. Oftentimes treatments consist of a variety of gentle, manual therapies much like massage. Rarely are needles used and only if the child is very comfortable with the idea. During a pediatric treatment I also teach the parents techniques that they can use at home.

Pre and Post Operative Acupuncture

Treatments assist in reducing pain and inflammation while encouraging repair and a more complete recovery. Acupuncture may help both to reduce stress prior to surgery and boost the immune system to support a more positive outcome. After surgery, acupuncture may help reduce postoperative pain, potentially reducing the need for medication. Acupuncture is known to reduce inflammation, increasing positive outcome, speeding up recovery time and reducing overall discomfort.

Digestive Disorders: GERD/IBD/IBS

One of my earliest specialties within Chinese medicine was working with digestive disorders. In Chinese medicine we consider digestive health to be one of the pillars of overall health and well being. I use a combination of acupuncture , manual therapy, along with diet, herbs and lifestyle support to assist my patients in healing from digestive issues.

Hemorrhoids and Organ Prolapses

Most people are surprised to learn that acupuncture is an effective treatment for hemorrhoids and organ prolapses (depending of course on the severity of the issue) and I have had many happy patients cancel scheduled surgeries after a series of treatments for prolapses.

Acupuncture For Teens and Young Adults

Teenagers and young adults are emotionally vulnerable, often lacking the tools to manage anxiety/depression. Studies show this generation of young people to be under more stress than previous generations. As we age, we gain more perspective and more tools for handling stress but our youngsters are still gaining these tools and need extra support in the process.

Stroke Recovery

Acupuncture is widely used to improve motor, sensation, speech, and other neurological functions in patients recovering from strokes. Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and dependency. Acupuncture offers many benefits that can help survivors enhance their stroke recovery.

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