Traditional Approach to Modern Ailments
At the Complementary Integrative Medicine (Acupuncture) clinic, we provide services such as needle acupuncture, laser acupuncture, electroacupuncture and cupping to complement Western Medicine.
Acupuncture, a key practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), involves stimulating specific points on the body to promote healing, balance, and overall well-being. Modern scientific theories suggest that acupuncture's beneficial effects occur through the stimulation of the nervous system, improved blood circulation, and the release of hormones such as endorphins that provide natural pain relief.
Our treatments may benefit chronic illnesses or conditions such as:
Pain-related Conditions
- Lower back pain and/or neck pain
- Joint pain – including arthritis, knee pain, frozen shoulder, elbow pain
- Headaches – including migraine, tension headache, stress headaches
- Sports injuries – including muscle sprain and strains, tendonitis
- Facial pain – including trigeminal neuralgia
- Post operative pain
- General pain (pain of unspecific cause)
Nervous System (Neurological) Conditions
Stroke rehabilitation – including stroke and related complications
- Facial muscle weakness – including facial paralysis (Bell's palsy)
- Nerve problems – including carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy
- Progressive movement disorder – including Parkinson's disease
Ear, Nose and Eye Conditions
Nose and Sinus – including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis
- Ear problems – including tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
- Eye problems – including dry eyes, droopy eyelids
Digestive System (Gastrointestinal) Conditions
- Chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting
- Nausea and vomiting that occurs before, during or after surgery (peri-operative nausea and vomiting)
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders – including gastric pain, abdominal bloating
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
General Wellness
Women’s health – including menstrual cramps, menopause
- Sleep and Mental wellness – including anxiety, prolonged or chronic fatigue treatment, insomnia
