- Testimonials
“Prior to coming in I had injured my knee while exercising. After several months of intermittent flare-ups, it became so inflamed that I could barely walk. I have come to Dr. Mark in the past for my carpal tunnel treatment, with good results, so I decided to give it a try before seeing an orthopedic doctor. After 2 visits of acupuncture treatment my knee was feeling better! I recommend it completely! ” ~ Laura
” After I awakened in the morning, my esophagus would not let me swallow. I cancelled breakfast plans and instead came in to see Mark Fields for acupuncture treatment. The therapy lasted roughly 30 minutes. Immediately after treatment, the esophagus functioned normally! I ate breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Acupuncture was not painful and I felt as if I had experienced a miracle cure!” – Mark, 83
“I had carpal tunnel syndrome for about 6 months and tried meds, physical therapy, wrist brace and finally told to have surgery! I had spent many months taking medicine that made me sick and did not help my problem. Once I started acupuncture, I had some relief, but it took quite awhile and many treatments to overcome the problem entirely. Finally, complete recovery of both hands was achieved and return to normal activities – stay with your treatment, it will... Read more »
Tag Archives: qi
Stay Healthy This Winter with a Balanced Qi
Winter’s element is water and is associated with the kidneys, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered the source of all qi and energy within the body. Winter is also associated with the bladder and adrenal glands.
Focusing on inner reflection, rest, energy conservation and storage during the winter months is when it’s most important as Continue reading
Why am I so cold?
Everyone feels cold sometimes, but some people are perpetually chilled to a point where it interferes with their lives.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, there are two different kinds of cold in the body: full cold and empty cold. Full cold refers to a condition where there is an excess of cold-type energy in the body Continue reading
All About Moxibustion
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and illness. One of the tools found in the toolbox of the TCM practitioner is known as moxibustion.
Moxibustion is a technique that involves the burning of mugwort, known as moxa, which is an herb that facilitates healing. The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate Continue reading
Why am I so TIRED…and how to fix
A very common complaint that acupuncturists hear from our patients is that they constantly feel tired. Sometimes this fatigue is related to lack of sleep, but sometimes no amount of rest seems to alleviate the sleepiness.
From an acupuncture and Chinese Medicine perspective, there are numerous imbalances in our bodies that can cause the constant fatigue. Here are some of Continue reading
Fit versus Healthy
There is a difference between being in top physical shape and holistically healthy. Some people may be in great athletic shape, but actually neglecting their body’s other internal health needs.
There have been numerous cases where professional athletes in the peak of their careers have died of heart attacks and other natural complications. Could these deaths have been prevented by Continue reading