What Conditions Do We Treat?

Why Do We Get Sick?
The reasons we encounter pain, illness or discomfort is that the body's qi has vacated from or collected in areas of the body in an unbalanced way, causing the qi to flow in an inappropriate manner.  The goal of the Chinese Medicine practitioner is to restore the correct flow of qi in the body.
 
Treatment in our 19th St, location will include a variety of approaches to address these situations.
One is Acupuncture, the insertion of very thin, sterile needles into specific points along Meridians mapped across the body, causing a gentle "movement of this stuck qi". This will have the effect of unblocking, nourishing, or moving one's Qi. This map was discovered by Chinese Medicine doctors over 5000 years ago and has been used by Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners with great success ever since . . .

This map of Meridians applies as well to Tui Na Massage, an Asian body therapy that features manipulation of the spaces between the joints to return the body to balance... again, to restore the correct flow of qi. Tui Na works internally as well as externally, and assesses the energy of the body at a deeper level as it works to correct and prevent illness.

Herbal formulas are often prescribed to support this work towards balance, by combining single ingredients such as natural plants, animals or minerals and cooking them down into a tea, grinding them into powders, or forming the ingredients into small pills that contain these herbs.
Sports injury
  • Chronic or Acute Pain/Injury from participation in a Sporting activity.
  • Strength, Flexibility and Endurance issues
  • Performance anxiety

Treatment can prepare an active person to perform better, and experience less pain or discomfort both before and after participation in a sport. It can also reduce the frequency of common injuries, and help the body to recover more efficiently.
A good deal of the time injury happens because of some deficiency in the body's makeup causing strain, tightness, and the potential for chronic injury.
Stress, Emotional Strain, and Continual Fatigue
  • Job or Personally related anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Consistent Fatigue
  • Panic Attacks
  • Depression

Life in the City can cause emotional reactions. The inactivity that comes with working long hours can contribute to physical symptoms, and the pressures of trying to remain competitive can have the effect of draining one's energy... eventually surfacing in illness. Traditional Chinese Medicine can help infuse new energy and reflect and rebalance Qi, and move us towards a sense of well-being and health.  
Digestive Disturbances
  • Constipation/Diarrhea
  • IBS
  • Chrohn's Disease
  • Stomach Flu/Upset
  • Bloating/Distention

Stress is often a major contributor to Digestive disturbances.
We often have to ask ourselves, "What is it we can't Stomach?"

 Cold is also a factor that creates Stomach problems. The Chinese believe the Stomach should be like a large Soup pot.
It therefore does not like cold things being deposited into it. It becomes forced to use its Qi to warm the cold... and sometimes when our Qi is busy, it doesn't happen, and illness occurs. We
will likely look at your nutritional patterns when we treat you for these disturbances.
Respiratory Problems
  • Common Cold/Flu
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Vertigo

The Lungs govern all of these ailments and are the most delicate of all our Organ systems. Considering that we take about 21,600 breaths a day, let's figure that we have at least that many chances to attract a pathogen that will cause distress!!

Common Cold/Flu is considered an external disease by Chinese Medicine, so it is relatively easy to resolve... and though Asthma can be more challenging, past history has found that Chinese Medicine manages it very, very well.
Addiction
  • Substance Abuse
  • Overeating
  • Nicotine
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Drug/Alcohol Addiction recovery requires being involved in a rehabilitation  program, but adjunctive Auricular Acupuncture protocols have been designed by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)  to contribute to recovery for drug/alcohol abusers.  It's protocols balance and detoxify, helping the addicted person's nervous system to regulate.

Nicotine and food related addictions can also be approached with Acupuncture, Herbal treatment and Dietary/Lifestyle suggestions.
Additional Services:
Phil has been trained by Barbara Berger L.Ac. in Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation as well. He offers this non-invasive application along with Facial Acupuncture as an alternative for clients that are considering Derma fillers or Botox.
            See: www.FACETIME-Rejuvenation.com

Is Acupuncture Safe? Does it Hurt?
In our clinic we use sterile, disposable needles, ensuring that the tools we use are extremely safe.
All Acupuncture needles are very thin and small, so what you'll feel is a slight pricking sensation as the needle is inserted, and then energy as the Qi gathers towards the needle. This will be brief, and a sense of ease should follow.
How should I prepare for my Acupuncture appointment?
Loose fitting clothing is best. Most Points are located on the limbs, back and abdomen, and it will be easier to treat you if your clothing allows access to these areas.

Be sure to eat something light at least one hour before treatment, to avoid the possibility of feeling light-headed.
How quickly does Chinese medicine work?
Each patient is different. Each condition is different. A plan will be established upon diagnosis, and depending on the duration and severity of the condition, and the individual's strength or constitution, we can usually decide upon and determine a course of treatment within the first session. The patient's response to treatment will give us further information with regard to how much treatment will be necessary.

Weekly treatments are advised, though acute cases may require 2-3 visits at the beginning of a course of treatment. Acupuncture has a cumulative effect, so it is recommended that you find space in your life to be consistent. Once symptoms start to improve and your body becomes more balanced, treatments can be reduced to once every other week, and then eventually once a month, to maintain health and prevent reoccurrence of your condition(s).
How much time should I leave for a treatment?
For the first appointment we will need about ninety minutes. This will allow us time for a full health intake, history and initial diagnosis.
Follow up sessions usually last between forty five minutes and an hour.
Do we accept insurance?
We accept all forms of Insurance. Please check with your provider though, to be sure that your policy covers Acupuncture.
Make an appointment today! 
Call (917) 210-1068 
". . . even the Almighty took seven."
~ Winston Churchill ~
Phil Veneziano L. Ac.