Tag Archives: acupuncture

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

Diabetes Complications 1
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!

Summer: Protect Yourself from the Sun

Screen Shot 2021 07 07 at 3.51.35 PM

The sun’s harmful rays can increase our risk of developing skin cancer.

Taking precautions before enjoying the sunshine is the best way we can help prevent skin cancer in the future. Wearing hats and staying covered with clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen are our best defenses against the sun. This Summer, make sure you’re prepared by doing the following:

Baby Isaiah is ready for the sun!… Read the rest!