Sports Medicine Acupuncture® (SMA) is a system of care that incorporates principles and techniques from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Sports Medicine to assess and treat the patient’s injury from a true integrated perspective. Its application encompasses all injuries from sports and trauma to repetitive injuries and postural imbalances related to day to day activities and postures in the office and on our computers, phones and tablets.  By incorporating western examinations like manual muscle testing, orthopedic examinations and  functional anatomy with the TCM channel and organ system differential diagnosis the SMA practitioner can ensure an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan for the patient and their injury

Acupuncture is very helpful to the expectant mother who may be experiencing imbalances like morning sickness, constipation, heartburn, back pain, carpal tunnel, etc.  But more importantly it is used to support both the mom and baby through each stage of growth and development to ensure the placenta and thus baby are getting proper blood flow and nutrients. In the later stages of pregnancy acupuncture can be used to help turn breech babies and prepare mom and baby for labor and delivery. Postpartum treatments are also very beneficial for replenishing mom. Growing a baby, giving birth and breastfeeding are very depleting to the body and acupuncture can help to replenish the energy and fluids of the body as well as help with any issues with milk production and flow.  

Moxabustion is a method of treatment applying heat and a Chinese herb known as Mugwort to acupuncture points or certain areas of the body to treat disease or for the maintenance of health. This treatment relieves pain, warms the body, and activates the acupuncture points to create energy and balance in the body. Common ailments alleviated by this treatment include arthritis, fatigue, and most gynecological disorders.

Cupping is an ancient Chinese technique used to prevent and relieve illness and to decrease pain. This technique stimulates the body to draw out pathogenic factors, improve circulation, promote digestion, and encourage the lymphatic system to filter out congested waste products. Common ailments benefited from this treatment include headaches, common colds, asthma, muscle pain/sports injuries, and stomachaches.

Acupuncture injection therapy blends the best of Chinese Medicine with conventional and homeopathic medicine. Our licensed acupuncture therapist injects natural therapeutic substances, such Traumeel, Arnica, or vitamins like B-12, into acupuncture points specific to your wellness needs. By stimulating powerful acupuncture points with proven natural substances, we can affect the body on a deeper level and create a healing climate. 

• Traumeel: Indicated for the treatment of symptoms associated with inflammatory and degenerative processes due to acute trauma, repetitive or overuse injuries, and for minor aches and pains

• Gelsemium: Improvement of painful nerve conditions, such as postherpetic neuraglia, trigeminal neuralgia, or sciatic nerve pain

• Calmvera: Restlessness, sleep disorders, mild depressive state, mental exhaustion 

• Lymphaden: Improvements of conditions such as swelling of lymph nodes and lymphatic edema