“If You Suffer From Chronic Pain or Other Ailments, And Prescription Drugs or Conventional Medicine Have Failed To Produce the Desired Results…”
There is a Natural, Safe, Effective and Drug Free Alternative.
Hello, my name is Jae Sun Lee. I’m a acupuncturist providing gentle and personalized acupuncture therapy for pain and many other ailments. I’d like to welcome you to my web site where you will find a great deal of information on Acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine,) or what is also referred to as Complimentary Alternative Medicine. I’ve prepared this information so you can learn how to benefit from a natural and effective form of health care that has been around for more than 2,500 years.
Did you know that;
- More than 8 Million Americans have used Acupuncture
- Growing numbers have sought out acupuncturists for chronic pain and health problems when conventional medicine either hasn’t worked nor has answers
- The NIH and World Health Organization have both given formal approval of certain uses of acupuncture.
- Medical doctors refer their patients to acupuncturists more than any other “alternative” care provider
- 51% of medical doctors believe acupuncture to be efficacious and of value.
This Is Where The Healing Begins…
- Do you have neck pain, low back pain or some other type of chronic pain that prevents you from doing what you love?
- Are you an athlete / fitness enthusiast that has suffered an injury?
- Are you pregnant and looking for drug-free relief from a pregnancy related condition?
- Are you pregnant and looking to have natural childbirth without medical intervention?
- Have you been struggling with fertility and looking to improve the quality of your eggs?
- Are you looking for natural, gentle alternative health solutions to your female reproductive issues?
- 51% of medical doctors believe acupuncture to be efficacious and of value.
Whether you are looking to resolve a chronic or acute condition, or just looking to maintain your current good health, I look forward to talking with you soon about your health concerns and ways Acupuncture can help you reach and maintain a state of wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acupuncture FAQ
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What is acupuncture?
What is acupuncture?
The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplised, though it may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested over thousands of years and continues to be validated today.Acupuncture is just one form of therapy used within the coherent system of healing known as Oriental Medicine. Oriental Medicine includes herbology, physical therapy, dietetics and special exercises (such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong), and is a complete medical system unto itself and is not another branch of modern Western medicine.
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Why use acupuncture?
Why use acupuncture?
In addition to being effective for many acute and chronic common illnesses, Oriental Medicine has much to offer those who wish to raise the quality of health and vitality. Practitioners of Oriental Medicine operate with prevention in mind, attempting to correct small energetic imbalances before they become big health problems.
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What types of conditions does acupuncture treat?
What types of conditions does acupuncture treat?
A partial list includes: Musculoskeletal: Neck pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, back pain, knee pain, sciatica foot pain, sports injuriesNeurological/Nervous System: Headache, insomnia, stroke, stress disorders, Bell’s palsy, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, neuralgia epilepsy.
Gynecological: Fertility (male/female), menstrual pain, PMS, menopause, pregnancy, cysts
Respiratory: Asthma, cough, sore throat, common cold, hay fever, other diverse allergies
Gastrointestinal: Constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, nausea, stomach pain, poor digestion
Others: Heart disorders, high/low blood pressure, chronic fatigue, impact cancer treatment, men’s health issues, addition, accident related injuries, anxiety & depression, skin disorders.
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What does the examination/consultation involve?
What does the examination/consultation involve?
An exam/consultation includes what you tell the practitioner about your medical history and what your body says: the appearance of the face, the body build, the shape and color of the tongue, the quality of the pulses, the feel of diagnostic areas such as the abdomen and back. An acupuncturist may test for weaknesses along the “meridians” and weaknesses in the muscles. Sometimes devices that measure electrical activity of acupoints may also be used.
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Do the needles hurt?
Do the needles hurt?
Most people who have had acupuncture would describe it as virtually painless or far less painful than plucking out a hair. The sensations range from nothing at all, to mild tingling, to slight numbness/achiness, to electrical pulsations in areas distant from the site of insertion. All these sensations usually subside after a few smaller than the standard hypodermic needle, do not draw blood and are solid, not hollow. Finest quality solid stainless steel, pre-sterilized, single-use, disposable needles are used. Most often people feel very relaxed during treatment, and some fall asleep.
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How long is the visit?
How long is the visit?
Usually the first visit is the longest in order to allow for a complete history taking and exam ? typically an hour. Follow-up visits are shorter, usually 15 to 45 minutes, depending on practitioner and patient needs. Sometimes other therapies, such a s moxabustion, acupressure/massage and exercises are incorporated with the acupuncture treatment.