What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a medical technique that originated in China over 2000 years ago. It involves the stimulation of precise anatomical locations on the skin to correct the balance of energy (known as “Qi”) through the body. Most commonly, thin disposable needles are shallowly placed at these points to accomplish this balance. Both the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health recognize the usefulness of acupuncture.
What can Acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture can treat or assist in the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. A partial list includes:
What should you expect on your first visit?
During your first visit, Dr. Chao will review your history in depth, including your health condition, lifestyle and behaviors. She will discuss your questions and concerns and also perform a physical assessment. A short “mini-treatment” will also be included.
Why come to Advanced Surgical Care for Acupuncture?
The advantage of Acupuncture at Advanced Surgical Care is that the treatment is delivered by Lynn Chao, MD, a board certified General and Colorectal Surgeon. As a practicing medical doctor, she is able to integrate healing art with her modern medical knowledge, adding another dimension to medical care. Dr. Chao was trained in acupuncture at Harvard Medical College.
Acupuncture is a medical technique that originated in China over 2000 years ago. It involves the stimulation of precise anatomical locations on the skin to correct the balance of energy (known as “Qi”) through the body. Most commonly, thin disposable needles are shallowly placed at these points to accomplish this balance. Both the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health recognize the usefulness of acupuncture.
What can Acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture can treat or assist in the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. A partial list includes:
- Chronic Pain (headaches, post surgical pain)
- Endocrine Disorders (thyroid)
- OB/GYN (fertility, pelvic pain, PMS, menopause)
- GI Disorders (Digestive problems, irritable bowel syndrome)
- Scar Treatment
- Orthopedic and Structural Problems (back & neck pain and shoulder pain)
- Mood Disorders (Depression, anxiety)
- Addictions
- ENT (sinus, vertigo)
- Autonomic & Autoimmune Disorders: fibromyalgia
What should you expect on your first visit?
During your first visit, Dr. Chao will review your history in depth, including your health condition, lifestyle and behaviors. She will discuss your questions and concerns and also perform a physical assessment. A short “mini-treatment” will also be included.
Why come to Advanced Surgical Care for Acupuncture?
The advantage of Acupuncture at Advanced Surgical Care is that the treatment is delivered by Lynn Chao, MD, a board certified General and Colorectal Surgeon. As a practicing medical doctor, she is able to integrate healing art with her modern medical knowledge, adding another dimension to medical care. Dr. Chao was trained in acupuncture at Harvard Medical College.
