Beth Grubb, Licensed Acupuncturist

read moreConveniently located near the cities of Rockville, Potomac, Clarksburg, and Damascus Maryland. As we enter a new year, it is natural to want to look back on the last one. As humans, we have the gift and the hurdle of marking time, so it can feel helpful to recall memories we want to hold on to or look for lessons we can take with us. It's that time of year again: the time when many of us engage in the practice of setting a new year's resolution. It seems, though, that hand-in-hand with new year's resolutions is the prediction of inevitable failure.

read moreAcupuncture is meant to complement, not replace traditional veterinary care. Animals must be seen by their veterinarian for an exam within the 2 weeks prior to their first acupuncture treatment. A copy of your veterinary receipt will be needed on the day of your first visit. This is required by Maryland law. Acupuncture needles are thin, stainless steel, sterilized, prepackaged, and disposed of after each use. Side effects of acupuncture are rare and most animals become very relaxed during treatment.

read moreInitial visits generally last from 30 to 90 minutes. Your acupuncturist will take a detailed health history, perform a physical exam, and provide you with your unique treatment plan. During your first exam, your acupuncturist will spend time getting to know you and your health concerns. You may be asked a wide range of questions about your symptoms, eating, exercise, sleep habits, emotional states and anything that may offer insight into your health. Your practitioner will also employ diagnostic tools that are unique to acupuncture and TCM such as tongue and pulse diagnosis.

read moreSome common questions about acupuncture are answered below. Call us if you have other questions or if you are interested in improving your life through acupuncture treatment. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this noninvasive medical system to diagnose and help millions of people get well and stay healthy. An acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body. This activates the body's Qi and promotes natural healing by enhancing recuperative power, immunity and physical and emotional health.

read moreThe Tobacufree Smoking Cessation Program is unique in that it is a comprehensive program drawing on Chinese 5 Element philosophy and acupuncture to help you discover and change the underlying, internal causes of tobacco addiction, enabling you to not just quit for now, but to remain smoke free. Acupuncture has long been used successfully to treat all types of addictions. Acupuncture is safe, sterile, and proven to be successful at curbing withdraw symptoms & managing nicotine cravings. Acupuncture has also been proven to lower blood pressure, increase circulation, boost immune function, reduce stress & anxiety, improve sleep, and increase energy.