The heart of Traditional Chinese medicine is based upon a theory of diagnosis known as “root vs. branch”.  The formation of an effective treatment plan is dependent upon correct diagnosis;  this is true for Western allopathic medical treatment as it is for Eastern Alternative medicine.

In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) the translation of “root” would be the causation, and “branch” would be what is considered the symptoms of disharmony or disease.  It is believed that by treating the “root” of the problem, all the “branches” (symptoms) will be favorably affected.

The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health have issued documentation that hundreds of different diseases are effectively treated with acupuncture services, including:

Respiratory disorders- Acute Sinusitis, Acute Rhinitis, Common Cold, Acute Tonsillitis, Acute Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma

Eye Disorders- Acute Conjunctivitis, Central Retinitis, Myopia (in children) Cataract (without complications)

Disorders of the Mouth- Toothache, Post-Extraction Pain, Gingivitis, Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis

Gastro-Intestinal-Digestive Disorders- Spasms of Esophagus and Cardia, Digestive Disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), 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 migraines.

Gynecological Disorders - dysmenorrhea (painful periods), PMS, Irregular menses, peri-menopause, menopause, infertility.

Advanced Acupuncture utilizes the basic premise of this 2500 year art biomedical teold healing system, and adds to this knowledge base by incorporating state-of-the-art biomedical testing: thus refining diagnostic techniques.  This updated approach creates a greater ability to pinpoint the cause of a problem diagnostically, and therefore to combine the best of all naturalistic therapies: acupuncture services • herbal medicine • herb ology • chinese herbs • moxibustion • gua-sha • vitamin and homeopathic supplements (all FDA approved).