We bring you the medical wisdom of the past and
present and combine it with the latest technology to
assist you in reaching your maximum potential for health. Let us
help you live a healthy and pain free life.
Following is a
short description of the various treatment methods utilized in our
clinic. If you have questions please come in for a no cost
consultation or email us.
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture is a method of healing which
has proven itself over time to be an effective treatment
modality for many health concerns. A considerable amount of
recent and ongoing research supports its effectiveness. The NIH
(National Institutes of Health) position paper on acupuncture
can be found by going to our links page.
Acupuncture is part of a larger system of health care which is
inclusive of herbal medicine, dietary therapy, massage and
lifestyle considerations. For your safety and comfort only
disposable needles are used.
Call and ask for the brochure "Modern
Research & Acupuncture". We would be happy to send you
one. Additionally we will include a Health Pass entitling
you to a discount on your first appointment should you decide to
receive care through our office. This offer is only
available to new patients.
"There is sufficient evidence of
acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional
medicine" National Institutes of Health. 1997
Consensus on Acupuncture
Laser Therapy / Laser Acupuncture
Laser therapy can also be considered a form
of “no needle” acupuncture. Low Level Laser Therapy, or LLLT,
is an FDA approved medical device. It is approved for the
treatment of a variety of soft and connective tissue disorders
as well as certain neurological disorders.
Through the action of photo-stimulation of
light reactive biological receptors (chromophores) in the body,
LLLT has demonstrated the ability to significantly accelerate
and enhance the body’s natural defense and repair in the
presence of injury, inflammation and certain disease processes.
LLLT is 100 percent safe and painless.
LLLT is useful in many areas, some of which
include Muscle pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis,
Sciatica, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Neuralgia (nerve pain),
arthritis, frozen shoulder, Post Herpetic Neuralgia,
Fibromyalgia, Strains and Sprains, Back pain, Neck pain,
Whiplash injuries and many others.
Chinese Herbal
Medicine
Our clinic primarily uses Chinese herbal
medicine which is one of the oldest forms of herbal medicine.
Herbal medicine is capable of treating a wide range of health
concerns. Our clinic frequently utilizes herbal medicine in the
treatment of gynecological problems such as premenstrual
syndrome, menstrual cramping, breast pathology & pain, as an
alternative to hormone replacement therapy during menopause and
in other areas. Herbal medicine is also frequently used in
inflammatory conditions such as bursitis or tendonitis, injuries
and pain management. Herbal medicine has many other uses
including the treatment of infections, high blood pressure,
digestive problems, asthma and many other health issues.
Professionally administered herbal medicine can have a
significant impact on your health and is capable of replacing
many pharmaceuticals and in many cases work considerably better
than pharmaceuticals, generally without side effects.
Our herb formulas are generally patient
specific formulations. What this means is we rarely use
pre-made formulas but rather create an herb formula specific
for your needs. Formulas may contain only a few herbs or may
contain 20 or more.
Nutritional
Therapy
Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of good
health. Health problems may be related to nutritional
deficiency or may respond to therapeutic doses of nutritional
supplements. We believe appropriately utilized nutritional
therapy should be a part of health care when indicated. If
health can be improved by giving the body what it needs – proper
nutrition, why treat the body medicinally with herbs or
pharmaceuticals? Give the body what it needs to function
properly, and then treat with herbal medicine if necessary.
Micro-current
therapy
Microcurrent therapy has sometimes been
referred to as “no needle acupuncture” because you can use
minute microcurrents to stimulate acupuncture points. Our
bodies are bioelectric and acupuncture points and meridians are
electrical in nature. Injury and disease alter the normal flow
of electricity in the area of injury or pathology, or throughout
the entire body. We know for example that in an area of injury
an excess of electrons develops. This results in pain and
inflammation. Microcurrent reestablishes normal electric
charges in the area which results in decrease in pain and
inflammation and the accelerated healing of the tissue.
Microcurrents are 100 percent safe and are
not felt by the patient. This is a powerful treatment modality
we are proud to offer. Most acupuncture clinics do not offer
microcurrent therapy, but we have found it to be indispensable
in helping our patients heal.
Medical
Thermography
Medical thermography has multiple uses. It
allows us to “see” pain and injury distribution, evaluated
peripheral nerve and circulation quality. Breast thermography
is an excellent method of evaluating breast health and the
presence of malignant pathology. We are very excited to be
offering this service to South Central Alaska. Additional
information and images can be found in the
pain thermography and
breast thermography
sections of out web site.
If you have any questions about the
benefits of thermography in your specific situation, please give
us a call.
Medical
Hypnotherapy
Not currently being offered
