At Acupuncture in the Park, we specialize in treating a number of conditions relating to women's health, as well as conditions appropriate to both women and men.  Using acupuncture, herbs, bodywork, food therapy and lifestyle counseling, we treat the following:

Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Related Health Conditions

While many people associate acupuncture with the treatment of pain, many don't know that acupuncture is an effective treatment for mood and emotional conditions, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.  Most people today lead busy lives with many roles and responsibilities.  At times the stressful nature of our lives can become overwhelming or unsatisfying.  In addition, unrelieved stress and emotional upset can aggravate or even cause health conditions, such as digestive problems, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual cycle problems.

Anyone who suffers from anxiety will agree that it is an uncomfortable feeling associated with fear or thoughts of impending doom.  For some, anxiety may be extreme and take the form of panic attacks, with symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, shortness of breath or chest tightness.  At Acupuncture in the Park, we have successfully helped many people find relief from anxiety and panic attacks.

One of the most common mood disorders we treat is depression.  For many, depression may be mild and short-lived.  For others, depression is severe, chronic, and interferes with daily activities.  Acupuncture is an effective treatment for mild, transient depression, and a good complementary treatment for people suffering from major depressive disorders.  In addition, physical conditions related to depression, such as pain and insomnia can be effectively relieved through acupuncture.

Throughout the years, we have effectively helped many people find relief from stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and related health conditions--and we can help you.

Pain Conditions

As practitioners, we know that most of us are incredibly busy, and often let a painful problem go on too long before seeking treatment.  Therefore, our goal is to relieve pain quickly.  We have found that acute pain conditions--those that are more recent, or a current flare-up--tend to respond quickly to acupuncture, if treated soon enough and frequently at the onset.

Chronic pain is a long-term condition, often from past traumas, accidents, or illnesses.  Chronic pain conditions are successfully treated with acupuncture, but generally require a longer plan for treatment. 

We have also found that women and men tend to experience certain pain conditions differently.  For example, many women carry stress in their upper back, which over time can develop into painful conditions of the back, neck, and shoulders.  Women are also more prone to tooth clenching problems, often leading to facial, neck, and jaw (TMJ) pain.  In contrast, men are more prone to lower back pain and strain.

At Acupuncture in the Park, we treat each client as unique, from their history of pain to current symptoms.  We use a variety of tools along with acupuncture, such as electric stimulation and bodywork to help you become pain-free as quickly as possible.

We treat the following pain conditions:  Back, neck and shoulder pain; sciatica, hip, and leg pain; "tennis" elbow; neuropathy; myositis; arthritis and joint pain; headaches, tooth clenching, TMJ and facial pain.

Hormone-Related Problems

Many women believe that menstrual problems, such as PMS and menstrual cramps are just a normal part of life.  At Acupuncture in the Park, many women have found otherwise.  Acupuncture can be an effective alternative to medication for relief of menstrual-related discomfort.  In fact, women who are being treated with acupuncture for other conditions frequently notice less PMS or that their periods have become pain-free during the course of their treatment.

For women suffering from uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause, acupuncture may be the answer they are seeking.  Typically, menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, memory loss, and palpitations are brought under control through a combination of acupuncture and herbal therapy.

We have helped women find relief from a variety of hormone-related conditions using  acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, food therapy, and lifestyle counseling.  Let us help you, too.

Supportive Therapy

Acupuncture can be an excellent way to support weight loss and smoking cessation.  While there is no simple solution for weight loss, we can help you  implement your own weight loss plan.  We do this by using acupuncture to curb food cravings and to decrease stress, which can be a common cause of overeating. 

We have also helped people to quit smoking by decreasing the amount and intensity of cravings for nicotine.  In addition, we help support lung function and decrease irritibility and stress to ensure our clients successfully quit smoking once and for all.

Call us today for a free consultation to see if we can help you!

Other conditions treated at Acupuncture in the Park:

Gastrointestinal Disorders.  Ulcers, colitis, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome.

Respiratory Disorders.  Sinusitis, asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis.

Urogenital Disorders.  Urinary tract infections, incontinence, frequency, urgency.

Circulatory Disorders.  High blood pressure, anemia, palpitations, edema.

Neurological Disorders.  Stroke, multiple sclerosis, trigeminal neuralgia, dizziness, neuropathy.

Headache.  Migraine, tension, sinus, cluster headaches.

Emotional Problems.  Stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, irritability.

Addictions. Alcohol, nicotine, sugar, medications, recreational drugs.

Supportive Therapy.  Dealing with chronic pain, energy enhancement, increased immunity, weight loss, and improved well-being.