Tag Archives: acupuncture

What Acupuncture Can Treat- According to the World Health Organization (WHO)

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“Can Acupuncture treat that?” This is a question that most acupuncturists have heard many times throughout their careers. Fortunately, acupuncture is an extremely versatile medicine with myriad applications to help a wide variety of complaints. In their report Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled a list of symptoms, syndromes, diseases, pathologies, traumas, and conditions that have been proven through clinical trials to be effectively treated by acupuncture.… Read the rest!

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy

Dr. Whitney Using Glass Cups

At our wellness center, we are proud to offer a variety of holistic treatments designed to help you reach your pinnacle of health. One of the treatments we frequently use is cupping therapy, an ancient healing art that has gained popularity in recent years. With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, cupping therapy offers a myriad of benefits that can support both physical and mental health.… Read the rest!

The Back Hammer, Massage Percussion Tool

The Back Hammer

Percussive therapy delivered by massage tools can help improve muscle strength and flexibility, and reduce musculoskeletal pain.

We recommend the Back Hammer 2.0! It’s a percussive massage tool that pulses like a jack hammer to break up neuromuscular tension, discomfort, and relieve soreness.

This durable medical device treats symptoms secondary to acute or chronic injury.… Read the rest!

Welcome Laura!

Laura Goff LAc

Please help us welcome our newest Acupuncturist to Whitney Green Acupuncture!

While she’s new to us, Laura is in her 15th year of practicing acupuncture. She’s a graduate of OCOM with an MSOM and an NCCAOM board certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbologist. She completed her undergraduate degree from Ivy League school, University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Fine Arts and Urban Studies with an Anthropology minor.… Read the rest!

YINA Products

YINA

We are excited to announce that we now carry YINA skin care products at our clinic!

YINA uses Traditional Chinese medical knowledge to create skin care products that are effective and enriching.  They have a commitment to delivering efficacious and sustainable products.

Owners Angela and Ervina founded YINA with their vision to share skin care practices influenced by Chinese Medicine.… Read the rest!

Acupuncture for Diabetes

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According to the CDC, 34.2 million people have diabetes (10.5% of the US population).

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it tells your pancreas to release insulin.… Read the rest!