Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can improve your health and way of life. Many conditions respond well to regular treatment. Consider acupuncture and Chinese medicine to address:
Pain and Injuries
Stress
Fatigue
Insomnia
Depression or Anxiety
Nausea or Other Digestive Problems
Pregnancy-related Complaints
Menopausal or Menstrual Imbalances
Respiratory Problems and Illnesses
Smoking Cessation / Nervous Eating / Addiction
Many other conditions & general wellness & balance
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Pain and Injuries - Acupuncture is renowned for its effectiveness to relieve all kinds of pain, including headaches, back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal pain, menstrual pain, and more. Acupuncture works gently and naturally without side effects.
Stress / Relaxation - Providing a sense of tranquility and well-being is perhaps what acupuncture does best. When our minds and bodies experience deep relaxation, profound healing can more readily occur.
Menstrual and Menopausal Imbalances- Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture can help with menstrual irregularities, pain, mood swings, hot flashes, fatigue, nausea, and other concerns.
Nausea and Other Digestive Problems- Chinese medicine can be very effective in addressing digestive problems such as nausea, reflux, bloating, gas, changes in bowel movements, and abdominal pain.
Respiratory problems and Illnesses - Chinese medicine is very effective for seasonal allergies, common colds and respiratory illnesses, cough, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.
Smoking Cessation / Nervous Eating / Addiction to Drugs or Alcohol - Regular acupuncture treatments can be very beneficial for people who are ready to quit cigarettes, cut down on sweets, reduce caffeine intake, or quit other unhealthy substances. There is a specific acupuncture protocol used to reduce cravings for unhealthy substances and to minimize withdrawal symptoms. The same protocol can also help reduce nervous eating and suppress appetite. Combined with 12-step programs and professional treatment programs, acupuncture is an excellent adjunctive therapy for alcoholism and drug addiction.
Many other conditions, including general wellness & balance- With Chinese medicine, a wide variety of health concerns and complaints can be improved, including complaints that do not respond well to other forms of medicine. Chinese medicine acts as a unique lens through which to view our health in relationship to the world around us and offers natural tools to correct subtle imbalances. Through lifestyle and nutritional changes, herbal medicine, and acupuncture treatment, Chinese medicine can bring the mind, body, and spirit back into balance.
Patients at Cascade Family Acupuncture are encouraged to establish and maintain care with a primary care provider. We support an integrated approach to health care.
Cascade Family Acupuncture
Laura E. Ocker, LAc
6501 SE King Road
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
(503) 863-5939
Fatigue - Acupuncture is very calming but equally energizing. Chinese medicine can boost physical and emotional energy and alleviate fatigue.
Insomnia - Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help keep the mind from racing, provide relief from nightmares, help reduce frequent urination during the night, and help people sleep peacefully.
Depression and Anxiety- Chinese medicine is very effective in helping people find relief from feelings of depression, anxiety, irritability, stress, grief, restlessness, and agitation. In a world where it can be hard to find balance, acupuncture is often a restorative reprieve.
Pregnancy-Related Complaints- acupuncture is a very gentle, and safe way to support women through pregnancy and ease pregnancy-related complaints such as nausea, headaches, back pain, anxiety, stress, and fatigue. Acupuncture can also be a wonderful support for women suffering from post-partum blues & depression.
