Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the insertion of ultra-thin needles into the skin and muscles of the body at specific points on the body. By stimulating these points, acupuncture can treat various physical and emotional conditions by restoring normal function and balance to the various body systems.
Treatments are based on Chinese medical theory, diagnosis, and practice, a system of medicine that has been developed and practiced for over 4,000 years. Acupuncture can treat the symptoms you experience to help you feel better now as well as address the root causes to promote wellbeing and prevent symptoms in the future.
Acupuncture is incredibly versatile and has been shown to treat a wide range of health concerns:
Women’s Health
Women’s Health
Painful periods
Heavy periods
Too frequent periods
PCOS
Postpartum issues
Infertility
Irregular cycles
Night sweats
Endometriosis
Pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting
Low ovarian reserve
Hot flashes
Insomnia
Fetal malpositioning
Pain
Back pain
Arthritis
Knee pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Tendonitis
Carpal tunnel
Headaches
Migraines
Hip pain
Shoulder pain
Peripheral neuropathy
Digestive Health
Reflux
Bloating
Ulcerative colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Anal fissures
Mental Emotional Health
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Disease prevention
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is also used to enhance general wellness, improve energy levels, prevent flare of old symptoms, strengthen the immune system, and promote emotional balance.
“Ali is such a wonderful person and great acupuncturist. She asks all of the right questions and really listens to your concerns. I love walking into her welcoming clinic, it’s almost instantly relaxing.”
— Brianna R.
Your treatment plan may also include:
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to restore balance. There are several hundreds of herbs in the Chinese pharmacopeia. Most come from plants and consist of roots, seeds, leaves, and flowers. Minerals and animal products are also included. Each herb is classified by its thermal nature, flavor, and action in the body. Chinese herbs are combined in formulas and given as teas, capsules, tinctures, or powders. If Chinese herbal medicine is helpful for your condition, Ali will recommend it as part of your treatment plan.
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine healing technique. It includes instrument assisted unidirectional “press-stroking” of a lubricated area on the body. The repeated unidirectional press-stroking leads to the appearance of sha, also known as petechiae. Petechiae is a reddish-pink coloration on the surface of the skin that resolves in 2-7 days. It is said that gua sha moves what is stuck and resolves pain.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique where the herb mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris, is burned on or near the skin to warm and stimulate acupuncture points. It is often used in conjunction with acupuncture or as a standalone treatment. Moxa can come in different forms, including loose wool, sticks, cones, and smokeless carbonized sticks. Moxibustion has been used for thousands of years and is still commonly practiced today.
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We proudly provide acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the Pewaukee, Waukesha, Hartland, Delafield, Oconomowoc, Sussex and Brookfield, Wisconsin areas.