Acupuncture
Relieve discomfort,
pain and stress with ACUPUNCTURE!
Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world and was most commonly used to treat pain.
Due to it’s holistic effect on the body,
it’s increasingly being used to help with the symptoms of various conditions such as:
Acute Pain
Allergies
Chronic Pain
Digestive Issues
Exercise Soreness
Headaches
Hypertension
Muscular Imbalances
Pain
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Sleep Issues
Stress & Anxiety
Women’s Health Concerns
Experience the limitless benefits of acupuncture
Acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system causing the body to release chemicals known as endorphins - the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals. It also has effects on the part of our brain that regulates our mood.
Research shows that acupuncture can relieve pain, loosen tight muscles, reduce inflammation and improve circulation.
EXPERIENCE A FULL-BODY INVENTORY OF YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
There are various forms of acupuncture. We name a few here, but there’s more in our blog posts and newsletters.
Auriculotherapy & Ear Seeds
Cupping Therapy
Electroacupuncture
Scalp Acupuncture
Moxibustion
FAQs
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Acupuncture has roots in Chinese medicine to treat many conditions and relieve pain. A licensed practitioner places hair-thin sterile needles at different pressure points of the body to release tension. Typically, the needles will stay in place for 20–60 minutes, although this will vary depending on the procedure. Your provider will tailor a treatment plan to your needs and goals.
Acupuncture is a complementary therapy and should not take the place of doctor-recommended treatments. Before undergoing acupuncture to treat chronic pain or other conditions, a person should seek advice from a primary care physician.
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The experience of having acupuncture is different for everyone. It is most commonly described as quite pleasant and relaxing. Once the needles are in, you will lay on the table with low lighting, calming spa type music playing. Typically some aromatherapy is also incorporated into the process. You will leave feeling relaxed and enjoy what has become known as an “AcuNap” - falling into a deep sleep for 20 minutes or so waking feeling refreshed.
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The number of treatments a person will need depends on the condition being treated. Someone with a chronic condition may need one or two treatments per week over several months. An acute health issue typically improves after 8–12 sessions.
Have more questions about acupuncture? Please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!
Meet our Acupuncture Wellness Partners
Dr. Jaqui Oetzel
Dr. Jaqui Oetzel, DACM, L.Ac, is a naturally board certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and Licensed Acupuncturist. She specializes in acupuncture for women of color who are suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), perimenopause, hormonal imbalances, or other women’s reproductive health concerns.
Having worked in health care for over 20 years, Jaqui grew exhausted with the dogmatic “one pill fits all” philosophy often employed in conventional medicine. Through this exhaustion grew her desire to take an active part in providing more non-pharmacological alternatives to her patients. Practicing with the passion and understanding that the human body was uniquely designed with an innate ability to heal itself, her mission is to educate and inspire her patients to constantly tap into and trust their body’s innate self-healing intelligence while consistently engendering a holistic healing environment.
Dr. Oetzel is currently in-network with the following insurances: Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health Care and Johns Hopkins Employee Health Plan.
