What is acupuncture good for?

Another popular question I get about acupuncture.

Acupuncture is good for those that have:

 

Pain

Inflammation from pain or injury

GI disorders

Headaches/migraines

Menstrual and female issues

Hormone regulation

Metabolism regulation

Anxiety and depression

ADHD

Autism

Nausea and vomiting

Symptoms associated with cancer treatment

Chronic disease such as autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, etc

 

And so much more, this is not a complete list! If you have a condition and wondering if acupuncture can help, (most likely it can), reach out to a few acupuncturists near you to hear what they have to say from their clinical experience. 

 

Also, acupuncture needling isn’t the only technique acupuncturists can use for engaging healing. Acupuncturists are highly trained in:

 

Herbal pharmacology

Cupping

Gua sha

Tui na 

(ask me what these are!) 

 

Many acupuncturists are also trained in and/or knowledgeable in regards to functional medicine and holistic nutrition. Some also incorporate additional types of energy work such as sound therapy, reiki or qi gong. Acupuncturists are much more than just acupuncturists! In fact those with a doctorate level training are regarded as Doctors of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM).