Many people ask how it is possible that an acupuncturist claims to treat such a wide variety of diseases. In the West, we are used to the idea that a doctor has a narrow specialization - gynecology, neurology,
psychiatry, gastroenterology, and etc. When we come to a family practitioner, in the best case the doctor will prescribe us some generic drugs but in the most cases he will simply refer us out to a "specialist". It is a totally different picture when we come to see an acupuncturist. She will ask us about bowel movements, menstrual cycles, broken bones, depression and if it is necessary will address all of them in step-by-step series of treatments. The key of this "overall specialization" is that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses a pattern identification diagnose rather than symptom-oriented one. For example, damp, as one of possible patterns, can manifest as excessive vaginal discharge, joint pain during raining days, loose stool or poor memory and lack of concentration. When practitioner "drain damp", all those unrelated symptoms will disappear. In contrary, a headache in different people that is treated by the same medicine in the Western medicine, might require totally unique treatment in TCM for each individual because headache can be a manifestation of different patterns.

That is a partial list of symptoms that can be addressed in our office:

NeurologicalMusculoskeletalDigestive
- Headache
- Migraine
- Post-operation pain
- Stroke residuals		 - Pain and weakness in neck, shoulder, arm
- Backpain
- Muscle cramping
- Sprains, strains
- Sciatica		 - Abdominal pain
- Hyperacidity
- Chronic diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Constipation

RespiratoryGynecologicalEmotional
- Sinusitis
- Common cold
- Bronchitis
- Asthma		 - Impotence
- PMS, cramps
- Menopause syndrome
- Obstetrics		 - Traumas
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Nervousness
DermotologyOther Benefits
- Acne
- Warts
- Psorias
- Eczema		 - Pain control
- Stress reduction
- Deep relaxation
- Skin rejuvenation
- Weight control
- Stop smoking		 - Alcohol, drug and other addictions
- Enhanced athletic and physical function
- Increases vitality and energy
- Stabilizes immune system

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