Information & Expectations
Common Conditions that Respond to TCM
Although not a complete list, The World Health Organization (WHO) has published some of the common conditions proven to respond to TCM & Acupuncture:
Mental-Emotional:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Insomnia
Gastro-intestinal disorders:
Spasms of the esophagus
Hiccups
Gastroptosis
Gastritis
Ulcers
Colitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
Respiratory System:
Acute bronchitis
Acute rhinitis
Acute sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Bronchial asthma
Common Cold
Neurological and Musculo-skeletal Disorders:
Headache and migraine
Trigeminal neuralgia and TMJ
Facial palsy (early stage)
Stroke side effects
Peripheral neuropathies
Meniere’s disease
Frozen shoulder
Tennis elbow
Sciatica
Low-back pain
Osteoarthritis
Disorders of the eye:
Acute conjunctivitis
Cataract
Other Areas:
Adverse reactions to radiation and chemotherapy
Allergies
Blood pressure problems
Infertility
Sexual dysfunction (low libido, erectile dysfunction)
Breech position in pregnancy
Induction of labor
Rheumatoid arthritis
Disorders of the mouth:
Toothache, post extraction pain
Gingivitis
Pharyngitis
What to expect at your first appointment:
The initial appointment generally lasts about 90 minutes. We do an extensive intake of your medical history and current concerns, and will ask a wide range of questions. This is followed by a full acupuncture treatment. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing, have eaten something within a couple of hours of treatment, and not plan anything vigorous after. It is also best not to have too much caffeine and no alcohol before your treatment. Our practitioners will do everything to make this experience as comfortable as possible. At the end of this session, together we will come up with the continued plan, including frequency of treatments, recommendations for herbs, supplements, nutrition and lifestyle support.
What to expect at your follow-up appointments:
These generally last 45-60 minutes and the same recommendations apply. Each session, we will address ongoing concerns as well as anything new that transpired with a customized treatment plan. Often, a consistent and condensed series of treatments is recommended to start, as there can be layers to address to get to the root cause.