Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Concussion Recovery and Stress Management

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine includes Acupuncture, Herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle strategies to build health, resilience and repair in the body.  As our world becomes more global, modern research in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is integrating with traditional knowledge in brain and nervous system health. Here is an overview of how we apply Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Concussion Recovery and Stress Management, for both the injured person and their caregivers.

Our model uses Testing, Treatment and Teaching.

Testing involves laboratory testing, clinical diagnosis and assessments to understand the underlying physical, biochemical and nutritional imbalances in your body. 

Treatment includes acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional supplements, individually prescribed for you by Licensed Acupuncturists, supervising Medical Doctor and collaborating Naturopathic Physician. This is a collaboration with your doctor and do not prescribe medications.

Teaching means coaching and supporting you with specific tools and strategies so you can heal and repair on your own, now and in the future. We tailor this to you.  It may be guidance on nutrition, what to eat and when to eat, how to optimize mental focus, encourage sleep and relax the mind. We may give you meditation resources, educational videos and referrals.  We support your physical therapy exercise plan and help you build routines in your self care.

Each of The 5 Pillars of Health are addressed with Testing, Treatment and Teaching:

Digestion and Detoxification 

Nutrition

Hormone Balance (blood sugar, stress hormone, thyroid and adrenal hormone balance)

Movement (exercise and sleep)

Brain Health (focus, memory, mood, wellbeing)

Treatment with Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment is both local and systemic. It will have a local effect to reduce pain, and inflammation, and to promote circulation. It will also signal nerve pathways to release calming chemicals, repair, relax and regulate tension in the nerves, muscles and mood. The goal is pain and stress relief.

Treatment with Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Supplements

Any herbs and supplements prescribed are based on your individual assessment, using high quality products supported by research. We may give you nutrients that balance blood sugar and cortisols, balance neurotransmitters, repair digestion, support the gut microbiome, reduce pain or promote quality sleep and energy.  If you are on medications, we carefully assess your herbs to avoid drug interactions.  Our goal is better sleep, physical energy and a healthy stress response.

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