• Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Tendonitis, Headache & Injuries
• Fertility and Preconception Care
• Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndromes
• Menopausal Syndrome and Hot Flashes
• Digestive Disorders

A current research project in Germany is the largest acupuncture study ever undertaken. Preliminary results are showing an 89% effective rate when treating pain with acupuncture! Of course, acupuncturists have long seen the results of this type of treatment, but now more & more patients and doctors are discovering how effective acupuncture can be. Interestingly, the German study, which involves 40,000 patients, is being paid for by their health insurance industry. Here in Washington State, most insurance plans already include acupuncture coverage for pain-related conditions.

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndromes

Where Western medicine fails, alternative medicine excels. These two "diagnoses" are typical catch-all names for symptom patterns that elude a more concise and treatable Western diagnosis. Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndromes can be caused by a variety of internal organ and external energy channel imbalances in the Oriental medical perspective. It is important to differentiate the root cause of your symptoms in order to better customize your treatment. Individualized care is the hallmark of Oriental medicine, and most patients with these types of patterns experience significant relief through acupuncture and Chinese herbs. We also look into precipitating lifestyle factors and dietary imbalances to better effect a long-term change. See this fibromyalgia study for more information.

Many women are inquiring about treatment options for menopausal symptoms using acupuncture & Oriental medicine since reports hit the news recently about negative health effects of "HRT". Acupuncture & Chinese herbs can indeed help to restore balance to the body's endocrine system, effectively treating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes (some prefer to call them "power surges"), dryness, irritability, insomnia, etc. For more information, see this menopause study.

Acupuncture & Chinese herbs are quite effective at restoring proper functioning to the digestive organs. For chronic disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, heartburn, constipation & diarrhea, Oriental medicine can produce lasting results and reduce dependency on expensive drugs. See these digestive studies for more details.

We can customize a program for your individual situation. Current research is showing that acupuncture can increase pregnancy rates with IVF treatment from 26% to 42% with just a few treatments. See this IVF and acupuncture study for more information.

A British program that implements detoxification protocols and nutrition and lifestyle changes for both parents for four months prior to conception has shown impressive results in not only increasing pregnancy rates without intervention, but increasing the health of the mother and child during and after pregnancy. Follow this link for information about the British "Foresight" program.