Commonly Treated Conditions

Chinese Medicine is helpful for a number of conditions. In addition to the following conditions, people commonly utilize Chinese medicine as part of preventative medicine. The philosophy of Chinese Medicine is that we care for ourselves in the present to prevent future illness and imbalances. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition, exercise, meditation, and lifestyle changes are all tools to bring more balance in our body and mind so that we can more fully enjoy our daily lives. Chinese medicine helps strengthen the immune system, balance the emotions (ex. decreasing our experience of stress), prevent injury and illness, harmonize the mind and body, and promote a sense of wellness. The following is a list of conditions that I commonly treat in my practice. Please contact me to find out how Chinese Medicine can help you.

  • Addiction (Alcohol, Drugs, Food, Smoking cessation,etc.)
  • Allergies (Hayfever, Rhinitis, Food Allergies)
  • Asthma
  • Athletic Performance
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Bladder/Kidney Problems
  • Colds/Flus
  • Cough/Bronchitis
  • Dizziness
  • Emotional Imbalances
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Stress
    • Other emotional imbalances
  • Fatigue/Low Energy
  • Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
    • Abdominal Discomfort
      • Acid Reflux
      • Celiac Disease
    • Chron’s Disease
      • Constipation
      • Diarrhea
      • Indigestion
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Immune Disorders/Immune Support
  • Infertility/Fertility support
  • Neuropathy
  • Pain, Inflammation and Injuries (acupuncture may increase recovery time from injuries and post-surgery)
    • Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
    • Back Pain
    • Carpal-tunnel syndrome
    • Joint Pain
    • Knee Pain and Stiffness
    • Neck Pain and Stiffness
    • Sciatica
    • Shoulder Pain and Injuries
    • Sports Injuries
    • Sprains/Strains
      • Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
      • Tendonitis/Repetitive Stress Injuries
      • Tennis Elbow
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin Conditions
    • Acne
    • Dermatitis
      • Eczema
      • Hives
  • Sleep Disturbances/Insomnia
  • Stroke Recovery
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Women’s Health
    • Gynecology Issues (Irregular periods, Painful periods, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Vaginal Infections)
    • Menopausal Discomfort (hot flashes and night sweats)
    • Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
    • Pregnancy Support (Morning sickness)

World Health Organization Listing

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of illness. The list is based on clinical experience, and not necessarily on controlled clinical research. The inclusion of specific diseases is not meant to indicate the extent of acupuncture's efficacy in treating them.

  • Upper Respiratory Tract
    • Acute Sinusitis
    • Acute Rhinitis
    • Common Cold {and flu}
    • Acute Tonsillitis
    • Respiratory System
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Asthma (most effective in children and in patients without complicated conditions)
  • Disorders of the Eye
    • Acute Conjunctivitis
    • Central Retinitis
    • Myopia (in children)
    • Cataracts (without complications)
  • Disorders of the Mouth
    • Toothache (post-extraction pain)
    • Gingivitis
    • Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis
  • Gastro-intestinal Disorders
    • Spasms of Esophagus
    • Hiccough
    • Gastroptosis
    • Acute and chronic gastritis
    • Gastric hyperacidity
    • Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief)
    • Acute duodenal ulcer (without complications)
    • Acute and chronic colitis
    • Acute bacillary dysentery
    • Constipation
    • Diarrhea
    • Paralytic ileus
  • Neurological and Musculo-skeletal Disorders
    • Headache and Migraine
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Facial Palsy (early stage, i.e., within three to six months)
    • Pareses (following a stroke)
    • Peripheral Neuropathies
    • Sequelae of Poliomyelitis (early stage, i.e., within six months)
    • Meniere's Disease
    • Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
    • Nocturnal Enuresis
    • Intercostal Neuralgia
    • Cervico-brachial Syndrome
    • Frozen Shoulder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Sciatica
    • Low Back Pain
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Back and Knee Pain
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Chronic Fatigue
    • Sports Injuries and Pains
  • Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions
    • Premenstrual Syndrome
    • Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
    • Spotting and Excessive Bleeding
    • Amenorrhea (Loss of Menstrual Period)
    • Impotence
    • Infertility
    • Incontinence
    • Prostatitis
  • Mental Emotional Problems
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Insomnia

Source: Bannerman R H 1979 Acupuncture: the WHO View. World Health, December, p27-28. The National Institutes of Health has also released a statement on acupuncture: NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture November 3-5, 1997. Vol. 15 No.5.