- Testimonials
“My symptoms were sinus infection, irritability and fatigue for about a year and tried only antibiotics for sinusitis. When I tried acupuncture, no more sinus infection symptoms including improvements with irritability and fatigue. Acupuncture is a commitment. A patient must make all appointments and follow through with the treatment plan and herbal therapy.” – Roberta
“For 20+ years I had Multiple Sclerosis/Chronic Fatigue. Prior to seeing Mark, I tried plasma and various meds. With acupuncture treatment, I had more energy, less pain. First time in over 20 years that I did not have a significant exacerbation in the spring, due to MS. I work full time and didn’t miss any work during the spring –another first! After 6 months of acupuncture treatment, I continue to have more energy and a general feeling of better health…it’s... Read more »
”Having arthritis in my neck was causing a very painful pinched nerve in my left arm for about a year and tried several months of chiropractic but no improvement. When I tried acupuncture, after the first treatment, the pain in my arm was much reduced, and I was able to sleep through without waking up every time I moved my arm. To say I was astonished is an understatement! It made a believer of me. I’m so much more comfortable... Read more »
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Herbal Tonics for Allergies
An allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen. This could be anything from something you inhale to something you touch to something you eat. An allergic reaction may cause sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, a running nose, a sore throat and rashes. In severe cases, allergic reactions can induce something known as anaphylactic Continue reading
Acupuncture: Not Just Needles
Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.
First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. The practitioner asks many questions to build a history; this includes Continue reading
More than Needles: 6 TCM Therapies You May Never Have Heard of
Most people know that one way to feel better is with acupuncture needles. You go to your acupuncturist feeling bad. I put in a few needles. You leave feeling lighter, energized, more pain-free.
Using acupuncture needles to heal is part of a broader medical system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By observing body systems and the links between symptoms, TCM Continue reading