Services Offered

Acupuncture involves inserting a very thin (almost hair-thin) needle through your skin at specific points in your body and is one of the most common services offered.  These points can be near the area of concern or away.  While there is excellent research demonstrating that acupuncture is excellent for acute and chronic pain, it is also used to treat a wide range of conditions including stress, depression, anxiety, poor sleep, nausea, menstrual cramps, fatigue, and digestive issues.

Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture where a small electrical current is sent between acupuncture needles.  This is similar but more effective than TENS units. Research shows that it is good for acute and chronic pain as well as nausea. Scott has extensive experience applying electroacupuncture for patients with low back and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain conditions.

Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy where cups are applied to the skin with suction. This suction improves blood flow, reduces inflammation and can promote healing.  You may have seen images of Olympic athletes such as Michael Phelps with cupping marks. He feels that it is helpful for muscular soreness, pain and stress reduction.

Chinese herbal medicine is a complex herbal tradition that is tailored to address your specific condition. The Chinese pharmacopeia has over 11,000 herbs of which 700 are frequently used.  Herbal formulas are the most common form of Traditional Chinese medicine used in China and typically are given as a combination of 5-15 herbs. Scott works with local herbal pharmacies that are excellent about sourcing high quality, ethically sourced herbs that are prepared with accuracy and precision.