Muscular-skeletal issues are some of the most common ailments treated by acupuncture. However issues involving the muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments and joints can be much more complex and deeply rooted than they seem. Recently I was presented with an interesting case. The chief complaint of...
The events of the past several month have left many of us in a state of anxiety, alienation and disbelief. There’s a widespread sense of insecurity, uneasiness, and instability. It’s easy to become shaken by world events, especially those as dramatic and conflictual as those...
There’s often psychological involvement to issues involving the ears, eyes and head. In my acupuncture clinic, I treat a lot of people for tinnitus. Problems of the ears can be the result of a a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. They can also result from...
Autoimmune conditions often afflict the external physical structure of the body – the joints, skin, bones, blood vessels, muscles and hair. Inflammation coming from an “overactive” immune system can damage body tissues, creating degeneration. There are often symptoms of pain that also accompany the autoimmune...
Treatment of mental-emotional conditions is one of my specialties as an acupuncturist. The mind and spirit have always been a major interest of mine. I commonly treat people for anxiety and depression in my acupuncture clinic. Many with great success. Some people come to me for...