Pain Management

Acupuncture is highly effective for acute and chronic pain. I have successfully treated headaches and migraines, low back pain, sciatica, upper back pain, chronic neck pain, piriformis syndrome, elbow tendonitis, osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, trigger finger, sports injuries and post-operative pain. Pain management is the primary reason most Americans first try acupuncture, as it has received the most media attention.

In addition to musculo-skeletal pain, acupuncture is effective for all kinds of GI pain: reflux, GURD, gastritis, diarrhea, constipation and nausea. It is also effective for chest pain such as angina and painful respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis.

The related modalities of cupping, gua sha, moxibustion and electric stimulation are also employed with acupuncture to eradicate pain.

Pelvic Pain/Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Millions of Americans suffer from pelvic pain and/or pelvic floor dysfunction. And, not only women suffer. Pelvic pain also affects men and children. The causes of this condition are complex. Many systems of the body are involved: musculoskeletal, uro-genital, digestive and psycho-emotional. Often the condition may be caused by infection, childbirth, menopause, trauma or surgery. As a holistic, health practitioner, I have joined forces with other specialists in NYC who are also on the forefront of their fields. Along with this consortium of healers, including gynecologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, naturopaths, psychotherapists, nutritionists, and mind-body practitioners, I offer compassionate and comprehensive care for pelvic pain.

These are some of the conditions where acupuncture can help with treatment:

• Pelvic Pain: Pudendal neuralgia, vulvadynia, vulvar vestibulitis, PID, endometriosis, irregular and painful menses
• Disorders of the Bladder: Interstitial cystitis (IC), Prostatitis/Prostatodynia, urinary frequency/retention
• Disorders of the Bowel: IBS, Chronic gas and bloating, constipation, chronic diarrhea
• Sexual pain and dysfunction

For more info, here’s an interview with Mindy Pickard from the Pelvic Health Summit 2019 – WATCH

Menopause

Menopause is not an illness. Rather, it is a transitional period, which marks the cessation of ovulation in a woman’s body. This change may last for several months or several years as the body adapts to decreasing amounts of estrogen. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, skin changes, headaches, joint pain and weight gain.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are very effective in reducing the symptoms of acupuncture, and many clinical studies support this claim. This is because Chinese Medicine does not recognize menopause as one particular condition. Rather, it aims to treat the specific set of symptoms that are unique to each woman. Thus, for each woman that comes into the office I recommend a different course of action. Many of my patients have successfully weathered this difficult transition with a combination of acupuncture, herbs, diet and exercise.

I can help you to:

• Significantly reduce hot flashes
• Overcome fatigue and insomnia
• Improve symptoms of depression
• Improve circulation and cardiac function
• Regulate menstruation
• Reduce vaginal dryness

Menopause doesn’t have to be so oppressive. Instead, it can mark the beginning of a woman’s most inspired and productive time of life. In Chinese medicine it is seen as a necessary and regal transition in the cycle of life from “the mother” to the “enlightened and wise woman”. I honor this idea.