Yarmouth Acupuncture
The Science of Well-Being
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments help the body to relax. Acupuncture allows the body to release natural pain relievers and benefits the nervous system, thereby treating a wide variety of health issues.
Classical Herbal Medicine
Classical herbal medicine have been used for centuries within the systems of Chinese and Eastern medicine, and are modified and updated to best address the health issues modern people face.
Nutrition and Lifestyle
Eastern medicine is based in the principles of nature, giving us the tools to live in a balanced way. We clarify online trends and conflicting information to help find your best healthy living strategies.
Acupuncture and Eastern medicine address the root of imbalance, and help you have more vitality, less pain, and better overall well-being. Acupuncture sessions include a thorough health history and discussion of your health goals. The treatments are gentle and attentive and may also integrate heat therapy, focused bodywork, herbal presciption, nutritional guidance and more.
These are some of the most common conditions we see in the clinic. Often people reach out because they have unusual or hard to diagnose symptoms, or issues that are bothersome but do not respond to typical medical treatment.
Joint and muscle pain
Low back pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, neck pain and stiffness, plantar fasciitis, joint pain, neuropathies, and undiagnosable or unexplained pain.
Pain is what often brings people to acupuncture. The acupuncture needles are small and flexible and do not contain medication. Acupuncture works with the nervous system to calm pain, reduce inflammation, and increase circulation of blood and lymph for healing. We also use heat and targeted bodywork to help with pain.
Fatigue and low energy
Brain fog, body feeling heavy, lack of motivation, inconsistent energy levels.
Fatigue can be caused by any number of issues including allergies, food sensitivites, prolonged stress or upheaval, nutritional imbalance, sleep problems etc. Part of the treatment will be helping get to the root cause, as well as acupuncture to help restore your body’s natural energy.
Digestion irregularities
Gas, bloating, constipation/loose stools, pain with eating, issues with appetite, sugar cravings.
Digestion can be encouraged into a balanced state with acupuncture and herbal medicine. We will also help address the root cause, which may be stress, food selection, or eating habits.
Insomnia and other sleep disorders
Difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep, waking not rested, restless sleep.
Stress and overwhelm
Feeling unable to slow down, mental activity that does not stop, tension in the body from stress. Stress is a part of life, but when it gets too much then the body takes on that burden. Acupuncture and time for relaxation can help you feel restored and energized.
Perimenopause and menopause support
Temperature disregulation, sweating, hot flashes, mood disregulation, low energy, weight gain, brain fog.
Menopause is a natural stage of a woman’s life, and can be a time of inner peace and wisdom. Acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and exercise can help. ease uncomfortable symptoms related to changing hormones at this stage of life.
Painful periods and PMS
Cramps, bloating, mood swings, low back pain, breast pain, menstrual irregularity. In Chinese medicine, the female reproductive system is very much related to the health of the blood. This is a way of describing the overall state of body fluids and nutritional density in the body. Acupuncture helps with the symptoms of painful periods and PMS, while herbs and nutritional interventions will get to the root of the issue by deeply nourishing the blood.
Nervous system reset
Disregulation of mood, sleep, difficulty winding down and relaxing. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, and feeling “wired and tired”. Acupuncture has a particular affinity with the nervous system, and even very gentle or minimalist acupuncture can help regulate the nervous system. Often the best results come from regular treatments.
Seasonal allergies
Nasal drainage, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, congestion. Allergies are understood as stemming from an imbalance in the body that makes it sensitive to external factors entering in the lungs. Acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition and lifestyle practices can help balance the underlying causes.
Colds and flus
Starting to come down with a cold or flu, or lingering symptoms from viral illnesses. Acupuncture, herbs, and heat therapy help clear phlegm, support immunity, and resolve fatigue and other symptoms. We may also discuss best nutrition and lifestyle practices to prevent recurring seasonal illness and keep your body healthy.
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Carly Herrero has been practicing in the holistic healthcare field for over 20 years, and offers a range of natural therapies including acupuncture and classical herbal medicine.
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