Acupuncture is an effective alternative treatment for a variety of conditions. Our clinic treats most ailments that any other traditional clinic would address.

Acupuncture’s use for certain conditions has been endorsed by the United States National Institutes of Health, the National Health Service of the United Kingdom, the World Health Organization, and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. There is general agreement that acupuncture is safe when administered by qualified practitioners using sterile needles and carries a very low risk of serious adverse effects.

Colds, Allergies, Sinus Congestion, Urination issues, Women’s health, etc. are all treated effectively with acupuncture.

Women are finding that treatment of reproductive concerns, menstrual issues and menopause from a Western perspective is not entirely satisfactory. That is why we offer a holistic approach, including acupuncture and herbal remedies to deal not only with the manifestations of a problem or disease, but also identify the root cause.

Hormone fluctuations are a challenging issue for most women. Research indicates that acupuncture can help regulate hormone levels and calm the nervous system. Cramps, bloating, and mood swings can be lessened by acupuncture aiding in the releasing of endorphins, and increased blood flow to the ovaries and uterus.

Fertility treatments such as IVF and IUI can be costly and stressful. Acupuncture is a safe and effective adjunct treatment that lessens the side effects of the medications and increases the successful outcome of these procedures.

Hot flashes, night sweats, and the resulting insomnia can be problematic for women in perimenopause. Joint and musculoskeletal pain is common at this point in women’s life cycle. Acupuncture can provide helpful symptom relief.

Chuck Sullivan is our pain specialist. He can help you with acute pain like from an ankle sprain of a fall, or from chronic debilitating pain patterns such as fibromyalgia. Joint pain, muscle aches, and low back pain are all treated effectively with acupuncture. He also helps people suffering from migraines, sinus pain, and seasonal allergies. Please contact the office with your questions about any painful conditions you may have.

Sports acupuncture is a recognized treatment for frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, back pain, pulled tendons, torn ligaments, tendonitis, arthritis, bursitis, sciatica, tight hamstrings, muscle/tendon strain, golfer’s shoulder, tennis elbow, weak back, stiff neck, and other ailments athletes may incur.

Acupuncturists aim to bring the body back to balance by understanding the compensation patterns presenting with each sports-specific movement and injury. This allows them to help with injury prevention, optimal performance, and faster recovery.

Athletes work very hard on their muscles and connective tissue, constantly injuring and breaking it down in order to build up strength. Cupping, dry needling, and gua sha are some techniques used to break down scar tissue at trigger points and promote healing. Chinese medical massage (tuina) and acupressure help relieve pain caused by constant physical activity, to promote relaxation and the ability to rest and heal.

Over the years, Chuck Sullivan has worked with many professional athletes to recover from injuries, to improve their flexibility and range of motion, and to increase their performance levels. He also works with amateur sports enthusiasts to keep them pain and injury free so they can continue to enjoy their favorite games and sports.