Acupuncture

We often use ear needles and “seeds” to help things like stress, pain, insomnia, and regulating menses.  Since the whole body is mapped on the ear, we can...

Several new studies have been recently published on treating the cardiovascular system using acupuncture.  Here is an article outlining the latest:  Acupuncture and the Heart article.

Acupuncturists have teamed up with western doctors in a novel approach to the treatment of pain!  Injecting substances into acupuncture points. Here’s the link.

The military is realizing the benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of PTSD with their veterans.   Acupuncture is often very helpful for this.  We offer a...

Anyone who has had acupuncture can attest to its relaxing effects.    A recent Georgetown study suggests that acupuncture may work by reducing a protein that is associated...

If you have questions about how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can enhance your fertility, you can have a free 15 minute phone consultation with one of our...

The world of infertility has long been dominated by focusing on the woman, but men have a significant role in the ability of a couple to conceive. Sperm...

During the last trimester, it is possible for your baby to turn (or not turn) in such a way as to be considered a breech position, i.e. not...

“I can’t do this anymore, Elen, I’m in so much pain, but I have to finish this job!” I was in tears, I was nauseated from pain, and...

Registration fees are 100% refundable so register today for this all-day conference to be held on Saturday, April 24 in Seattle, WA.Here are the top five reasons you...

Planning for a family requires preparation in several aspects of one’s life. Many experts now agree that the health and wellbeing of parents prior to conception has a...

Overview: 29 year old female presenting with a history of irregular menstruation, ranging from 35-55 days. She was diagnosed with PCOS two years prior to her first visit at...

TCM (traditional Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs and nutrition) has many ways of diagnostically seeing a person.  These various theoretical constructs were developed in different eras...

Migraine Headaches have long plagued human kind. Headache remedies can be found in the most ancient of cultures. In today’s modern world, many of these traditional cures have...

What is the middle burner?The middle burner in Chinese Medicine is the heart of the digestive system. A vivid image of the middle burner is a wood-burning stove...

I am sitting in a private room, my tongue sticking out, as two pairs of inquisitive eyes peer into my mouth. “Aah, yes …” acupuncturists Stephanie Gianarelli, L.Ac.,...