River Island Acupuncture

read moreOur goal in working together with you is to develop a treatment plan, tailored to your needs, that will increase your health and wellbeing. We believe in continual growth and learning, to help us meet you where you are and to help you get to where you want to be. While I was at college, I had the opportunity to go to Japan with a class to study ceramics. During my stay in Japan, I was invited by one of the hosts to apprentice in ceramics. I agreed to the apprenticeship, and the next fall was living in Japan.

read moreIncludes a health intake, physical exam, and treatment including acupuncture and other relevant therapies listed below. Extra time is added to the first visit to get a more complete understanding of your current health as well as your health history. We also discuss your short-term and long-term health goals. Please feel free to call us at 651-225-1600 with any questions about acupuncture or how it can help you. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a valuable, rich, lengthy, and extensive treatment history.

read morePlease come to the appointment about 10 minutes early to provide enough time to fill them out. It is helpful to wear loose-fitting and comfortable clothes, as well as layers that may be removed to uncover more of the body. Gowns and other substitute clothing are available at the clinic if needed. We want to make sure that you are heard, so there is a longer and more in-depth discussion of your concerns and goals during the first treatment. Because of this, the length of visit may take longer than the typical one hour treatment.

read moreAcupuncture causes a release of endorphins from the brain creating an improvement in mood and energy level, and reducing pain. By restoring normal function to the body systems, acupuncture can adjust the levels of other chemicals and hormones in the body and can have widespread benefits for your physical and mental health. This is what makes acupuncture beneficial for many mental health concerns. Two of the most common concerns that we treat are anxiety and depression. Acupuncture views anxiety as a disharmony in the body that leads to mental agitation, worry, and overthinking.

read moreOur combination of massage and acupuncture is very effective at reducing tension and bringing blood flow to the affected area. This not only relieves pain but also allows the body to regenerate itself by bringing new resources to the area bringing a much deeper level of healing. It is effective for both chronic pain such as arthritis, newer injuries like slips or falls, and can even be used for increased recovery time after surgical procedures like knee replacements.

read moreWhy should I see an acupuncturist? Acupuncture is a safe and effective method to address imbalances and restore health. It is a great addition to western medicine and can help heal the body and reduce the need for prescription medication or surgery. Acupuncture is also a comprehensive medicine that is able to treat the whole body, including symptoms from mental health, to digestive issues, to pain management and everything in-between. Is acupuncture effective? Injury, traumatic events, poor diet, major or chronic infections, and life style choices can all lead to an imbalance in the body causing disease.

read moreAcpuncture's benefits for sports medicine are two fold. First, Acupuncture can increase recovery time from injuries and exercise fatigue by reducing inflammation and swelling as well as increasing blood flow to the affected area to facilitate recovery. Second, Acupuncture and electro-acupuncture, by stimulating the muscles may increase muscle efficiency and performance. By targeting muscles that are over-worked or that are weak we can work to harmonize muscle groups that are out of balance and get them working together again.