Pain

Untangling the knots, and clearing up the traffic jams in our bodies.

Acupuncture is probably best known for, and most well studied for treating pain. It helps reduce inflammation, promotes circulation and improves healing.

Benefits of acupuncture for pain

  • Reduced dependency on pain medication
  • Improved healing from physical trauma, including surgeries
  • Improvements in comorbid effects of chronic pain, including emotional, sleep and digestive symptoms
  • In several cases patients have been able to avoid surgery
  • It’s cost effective

When factoring in the financial burden of medications, doctor visits, surgeries and loss of work, a series of acupuncture treatments, even when paid out of pocket is usually much less expensive. That said, many insurance plans cover acupuncture for pain conditions, because it saves them money and works.

Conditions we can help you with

Musculoskeletal: Neck pain, Frozen shoulder, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Low back pain, Knee pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Whiplash, Tension headaches, Nerve impingement, Sciatica, Ankle sprain, Sports and work injuries, Repetitive strain injuries

Neurological: Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Bell’s Palsy, Peripheral Neuralgia, Migraines, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia

Autoimmune: Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, Lupus

Women’s Health

Women’s health is one of the oldest sub-specialties in Chinese medicine, with medical texts dating back to the Song Dynasty. The overarching theme of care in traditional women’s health is regulation of the natural cycles, particularly the menstrual cycle, with a strong focus on fertility, obstetrics and postpartum recovery. Interestingly, menopausal syndrome was not mentioned in classical texts, so there is some speculation as to whether it was a rare occurrence, and is perhaps a condition of modern life.

Conditions we can help you with

Menstrual Conditions: Irregular cycles, Amenorrhea, Heavy or painful menstrual periods, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Uterine fibroids, Endometriosis, Premenstrual syndrome or dysphoric disorder (PMS/PMDD), Recovery from surgeries, Chronic UTI’s, Hormonal acne, Menstrual related migraines, Chronic vaginitis or yeast infections, Persistent genital arousal syndrome (PGAD), Low libido, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Menopausal Conditions: Hot flashes, Insomnia and sleep disturbances, Emotional changes, Unusual sweating or dryness, Low libido, Temperature changes

Breast Health: Fibrocystic breast change, Recovery from surgeries, Insufficient milk production in breastfeeding

Fertility

Bringing vitality and optimal function back, so new life can flourish.

Whether you are in the planning stages, trying naturally, looking for complementary support for IUI and IVF, acupuncture and Chinese medicine are time tested, and research validated tools to optimize your reproductive health.

Ways acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help improve fertility

  • Regulate hormone cycles 
  • Improve ovarian function and the quality, and quantity of follicles
  • Increase blood flow to the uterus, and thicken the uterine lining for implantation
  • Reduce the side-effects of Western drugs and interventions
  • Increase sperm count, mobility and quality
  • Reduce the chance of miscarriage
  • Regulate the immune system 
  • Decrease stress and anxiety
  • Relax the uterus

Over 19 years of experience helping women conceive

At Elliott Acupuncture, we have over 19 years of experience helping women conceive. Cameryn is also a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), a specialization that assures that Chinese medical doctors, who are treating patients in the field of Reproductive Health, are doing so with advanced knowledge in integrative, evidence-based care. This is often a complicated area to treat, and we know time can be of the essence, so we are ready to meet you right where you are at.

Stress, Insomnia & Emotional Balance

Chronic stress can wreak havoc on so many aspects of our life and health. It puts our nervous system into a state of over-vigilance and overdrive, with our muscles and energy bunching up in response, our cortisol cycles dysregulating and a cascade of dysfunction following. Not only that, but we can unwittingly store chronic stress, damaging self-talk and traumatic events in our bodies for years, weaving them into the fabric of our reality and identity.

Ways acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help

  • Regulate the autonomic nervous system and restore the body’s ability to regulate itself
  • Retraining muscles to relax
  • Promoting blood and energy flow
  • Helping with diet and exercise recommendations

Conditions we can help you with

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Panic attacks
  • PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
  • Mood swings
  • Anger

Sports & Work Injuries

Acupuncture can be very effective for healing acute and chronic injuries. Acupuncture not only stimulates blood flow to the injured area but can also be used to turn on inactive or weak muscles for optimal performance. The needles allow for very precise treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Electroacupuncture has been shown to stimulate your body to release stem cells which further increases your healing potential.

After acupuncture massage and stretching is used to realign muscle fibers and increase mobility. All patients are given specific exercises to restore correct posture and joint biomechanics to prevent reinjury.

Acupuncture can also help you reduce your dependence on medications. Studies have shown people who reduce or are able to avoid opiate medications, by using acupuncture and other therapies, heal faster, and are at a reduced risk of long term complications.

Work related injuries

  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Muscle spasm
  • Frozen shoulder

Sports injuries

  • All sprains and strains
  • All types of tendonitis
  • Tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • Whiplash
  • Shoulder impingement 
  • Shin splints
  • Bursitis
  • IT band pain
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Sciatica
  • Runners knee
  • Patellar tendonitis

Depression

Acupuncture has been shown to be beneficial on its own, and in conjunction with standard therapies for mild to moderate depression. It can also help alleviate side effects of antidepressant medications, and help with feelings of stress, anxiety and negative self-talk.

How does acupuncture help for depression:

  • Acupuncture causes the release of natural endorphins, our own feel good hormones.
  • Restores glial cell neuroprotective proteins to normal levels.
  • Can improve many comorbid factors and conditions including chronic pain, sleep disorders, and hormone imbalances.

Other Conditions

Upper Respiratory Illness

  • Common cold
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Excess phlegm
  • Nasal congestion
  • Sinus infection

Skin Conditions

  • Rashes of unknown origin
  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Acne
  • Reduce scarring after surgery
  • Premature aging

Digestive Distress

  • Nausea
  • Acid reflux
  • IBS
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Pain 
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

We Have Successfully Treated

  • acute or chronic pain
  • headaches and migraines
  • vertebral disc injuries and diseases
  • neuropathy
  • environmental allergies
  • common cold and flu
  • digestive issues
  • low energy
  • emotional strain or anxiety
  • acne and skin disorders
  • hormone imbalances
  • menopausal symptoms
  • infertility
  • insomnia
  • low libido
  • post surgical recovery
  • cancer recovery and support

Let us know how we can help you

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