Women’s Health

Our Holistic Approach to Women’s Health

Many women who experience pain and irregularities associated with their cycles have little support. The general solution is using over-the-counter pain medications and/or birth control pills, which do not address the problem, but mask the symptoms. With East Asian Medicine (EAM), primarily with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, you can confidently get to the root of your health concern and resolve imbalances naturally.  

Our holistic approach to Women’s health issues begins with listening. We value what you have to say and address your primary health concern by identifying the root cause. We’ll design a specific plan to lower your pain levels, alleviate stress, regulate your cycle, and help you get better sleep — so you can enjoy your life.

1) Women & Menstrual Health

• Alleviate PMS & menstrual pain
• Improve your mood and reduce irritability
• Stop menstrual low back and abdominal pain
• Alleviate menstrual headaches and migraines
• Reduce fatigue and increase energy levels
• Balance your hormones
• Regulate your menstrual cycle

2) Fertility & Pregnancy

• Prevent miscarriage
• Eliminate severe fatigue
• Stop morning sickness
• Reduce acid reflux
• Alleviate musculoskeletal pains (sciatica, low back pain, pelvic pain)
• Address painful dysmenorrhea
• Quell irritability, crankiness, and impatience
• Calm prenatal anxiety and depression
• Sleep better and stop insomnia
• Moisten dryness anywhere — dry skin, eyes, lips, throat, mucus membranes, vaginal secretions, dry/difficult stools, or constipation
• Reduce swollen ankles
• Alleviate muscle cramps, numbness, and tingling in extremities
• Alleviate breast tenderness
• Alleviate headaches
• Eliminate pregnancy brain fog

3) Labor Prep & Birth

• Promote blood flow to the uterus and increase amniotic fluid — when combined with moxibustion
• Turn a breech baby
• Enhance cervical ripening
• Invite pelvic floor relaxation
• Initiate birth contractions
• Reduce pain
• Support a smooth delivery

4) Postpartum

• Be protected from cold and wind conditions — when combined with moxa, acupuncture will proactively warm and nourish the lower back and abdomen
• Recover from Cesarean Section (C-Section)
• Acute recovery, within a week after surgery — minimize scar pain
• Scar therapy, any time after 10 weeks (even years later)
• Labor preparation for the next labor
• Alleviate afterpains and perineal pain
• Clear constipation, hemorrhoids, and heal tears faster
• Encourage a healthy milk supply in lactation
• Stop breast infections due to plugged milk ducts — mastitis
• Alleviate PMS, painful periods, irregular cycles, and a heavy flow
• Reestablish a healthy menstrual cycle
• Diminish urinary incontinence when you sneeze or laugh
• Decrease chronic fatigue and exhaustion
• Reduce postpartum baby blues, anxiety, and depression
• Improve sleep

5) Perimenopause & Menopause

• Stop hot flashes and night sweats
• Improve energy — balance your thyroid and adrenals
• Improve restless sleep
• Reduce emotional volatility
• Address anxiety and depression
• Moisten vaginal dryness, brittle nails, dry eyes, dry and wrinkling skin
• Reduce hair loss
• Address osteopenia and osteoporosis (prevent bone fractures)
• Improve libido

Acupuncture therapy does so much to help women

You don’t have to live with the pain and discomfort that comes with being a woman. Acupuncture is an elegant and sophisticated system of natural medicine that can make a real difference in your life.

Rediscover the goddess who you are and make an acupuncture appointment today. You can start by verifying your insurance coverage or scheduling your first appointment.

1) Women & Menstrual Health

Chinese herbal medicine can support women’s health by alleviating PMS, stopping pain, and stabilizing your menstrual cycle. If you’re feeling irritable and on edge, there are herbal formulas to help you feel better naturally. Reduce fatigue, increase your energy, and get back on track with a pain-free normal cycle.

2) Fertility & Pregnancy

Chinese herbal medicine prevents miscarriage and can support you through different the challenges you may face in each trimester. From stopping nausea to reducing swollen feet and improving your energy levels, Chinese herbal medicine can enhance your pregnancy.

Learn more about Chinese Herbal Medicine for Prenatal Care

3) Postpartum

Chinese herbal remedies can help you overcome many health obstacles with strength and grace after giving birth. Some of the benefits of Chinese herbal medicine for postpartum recovery include encouraging a healthy milk supply, preventing mastitis, improving sleep, and reducing anxiety. Consider adding Chinese medicine as part of your self-care postpartum plan to nourish yourself!

Learn more about Chinese Herbal Medicine for Postpartum Recovery

4) Perimenopause & Menopause

Chinese herbal medicine can help you stop hot flashes and night sweats, which is a big deal if you’re experiencing menopause. If you’re having trouble sleeping, experiencing dryness, and notice a fluctuation in your mood, try Chinese herbs. You can make those uncomfortable symptoms go away as you improve your energy and feel more relaxed.

Cupping Therapy for Women’s Health

Cupping therapy can improve women’s health by alleviating tension and pain, especially around your neck and shoulders. Cupping also improves sinus and lung conditions so you can breathe easily.

If you’re in pain from working in front of a computer all the time or have a compromised immune system due to allergies, cupping therapy is a great add-on to your acupuncture treatment. It’ll help you alleviate physical pain and strengthen your ability to ward off external and internal pathogens.

Tuina Massage Therapy for Women’s Health

Tuina massage therapy (pronounced “twee nah”) can improve women’s health conditions by alleviating tension and pain. If you wish to experience a deeper sense of relaxation, tuina will accomplish that goal.

Tuina massage involves acupressure with kneading, rolling, and gliding techniques that correspond to acupuncture channels. If you’re looking for a natural method to support your health, consider including tuina massage before your acupuncture session. Not only will it alleviate pain — it’ll improve circulation and make you feel more relaxed.