WHAT WE TREAT

Pain

Acupuncture and eastern medicine are highly effective at treating pain and managing painful conditions. Whether it is a pain that you’ve been dealing with for years or a fresh injury that happened yesterday, acupuncture is a great modality to help you recover.

How does Acupuncture treat pain?

• Promotes blood circulation
• Stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “pain-killer” chemical which reduces sensations of pain
• Relaxes muscle stiffness and spasms
• Focuses the body’s healing mechanism on a targeted area
• Releases cortisol, a hormone in the body that reduces inflammation in the injured area
• Activates the immune system to promote healing

Sports Injuries

Getting sidelined because of an injury is always frustrating. Treating a sports injury when it first happens is crucial to a speedy and sustainable recovery. At JAC, we keep you focused and motivated towards the goal: getting you back in the game.

How we treat sports injuries:

• Thorough orthopedic assessments to identify the injured structures

• Manual muscle testing

• Correcting inappropriate movement patterns to prevent recurrence of injury

• Releasing trigger points: tight bands/knots in the musculature that cause pain and inhibit sports performance

Immune System Deficiency

A healthy body is always supported behind the scenes by a strong immune system. Immune system deficiencies can manifest in many different, subtle ways: catching colds often, prolonged and long-lasting injuries, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, and the list goes on.

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses a unique system of examining the body to identify the imbalances in the body and revitalizes the body’s defensive energy. A stronger immune system has a higher chance of swiftly preventing and overcoming any diseases the body might face.

Recent research has shown that acupuncture, herbal medicine, and certain types of qi gong (Chinese breathing techniques) are effective at increasing red blood cell and white blood cell count, thereby increasing the strength of your immune system.

Women’s Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for centuries to help women adjust to the constant changes that their bodies undergo. From the start of menstruation at puberty, to pregnancy, and eventually menopause, T.C.M. has constantly helped women overcome any challenges associated with these crucial phases.

At JAC, we are fully qualified in using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help you manage any menstrual, reproductive health, or menopausal related issues.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help you achieve:

• Less PMS symptoms

• Pain-free and regular menstrual cycles

• Migraine relief

• Fertility support

• Frozen-Shoulder relief

• Less hot flashes

Digestive Disorders

Your gut is your “second brain.” More and more research is pointing towards the digestive system’s role in influencing your brain function, metabolism, immunity and overall health. An unhealthy digestive system can lead to a myriad of problems that negatively impact your social, work, and personal life.

We use acupuncture and Chinese medicine theory to identify the root cause of your digestive complaints, and we develop a unique treatment plan aimed at creating sustainable and long-lasting digestive health.

With Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine you can experience relief from:

• Chronic low energy

• Common digestive issues: bloating, poor appetite, indigestion

• GERD or acid reflux

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Constipation or diarrhea

Emotional-Mental Health

The powerful connection between your emotional outlook and physical health is no longer a mystery. Emerging research has MDs asserting that your feelings can concretely impact organ health. Put simply, how you manage your emotions can support or destroy your health. It influences your immune system strength, the speed of recovery from illness/injury, and hormonal balance.

Many people go through each day experiencing varying degrees of stress. Facing high levels of stress day after day can be harmful, possibly leading to increased blood pressure, impotence, obesity, premature aging, trouble sleeping, and migraines. It can also lead to a number of psychological complaints, such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, poor memory and concentration. We offer you a great adjunct to pharmaceutical drug treatments for psycho-emotional conditions.

With Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine you can experience:

• Less anxiety and stress

• Better sleep

• Healthier mood and mental clarity

• Depression relief

• Heightened concentration

* TCM has also been used to treat more severe disorders such as hysteria, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and more.

Cancer Treatment Support

We are here to support patients as they undergo their cancer therapy. We do not provide primary care for cancer. Instead we work together with your primary doctor and oncologist to help minimize discomfort and side-effects from cancer treatment therapies. Our goal is to provide you with the tools that keep you physically strong, emotionally free, and mentally motivated as you undergo treatment.

Our support treatments involve a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and specialized breathing exercises. These modalities have been shown to increase blood cell count and improve immune functions, a crucial support for a body weakened by cancer therapies. Our treatments provide relief and lessen the severity of cancer therapy side-effects such as dry mouth, insomnia, fatigue, pain, nausea, and peripheral neuropathy.