You’re probably here because you are ready to experience more energy, less pain, less stress and a greater overall sense of peace and purpose in your life. 

It’s likely that you’re struggling with one or more chronic health complaints and you’re looking for help; ideally using natural solutions that don’t have side effects.

If that’s the case, you’re in the right place. I’ve helped hundreds of people just like you.

If you’re ready to experience a greater level of health and well-being, I invite you to do 3 things right now:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is acupuncture?

For more than 3,500 years, acupuncture has been providing relief to people around the world. Originally developed and practiced in China, this soothing therapy is today embraced by patients who seek to alleviate symptoms caused by ailments from arthritis to anxiety to migraines.  It has even been proven effective in helping people stop smoking!

Acupuncture treatments involve applying tiny needles to specific areas of the body for therapeutic effect.  Sessions generally run for 60 minutes. Patients lie on a warm table and soothing music plays in the background.  Some people say they feel different sensations during a treatment, which is good – because that means healing energy is moving through the body. But most patients fall asleep or deeply relax  during acupuncture.

How does acupuncture work?

Many acupuncture points are near nerves. When stimulated, the point sends a message along the nerve to the brain.  This causes the brain to release chemicals such as endorphins.  These are chemicals our own body produces that alter or eliminate the message of pain being delivered to the brain.  The release of these ‘feel good’ mood-regulating chemicals makes people feel better physically and emotionally.  And when someone’s emotional  outlook improves, their quality of life improves.

Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture bolsters various systems with the body, including the nervous system and immune system.  Acupuncture also decreases the inflammation associated with different diseases and relieves muscle spasms and strain.

What does acupuncture treat?

The World Health Organization endorses acupuncture and clinical studies have shown it to be a beneficial treatment for many conditions, including:

Chronic pain: migraines, neck and back pain, tendonitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, temporomandibular joint disorders, frozen shoulder, trigeminal neuralgia, arthritis, plantar fasciitis

Digestive disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, gastritis, constipation and nausea

Urinary and reproductive disorders: menstrual cramps, frequent urination, irregular or 

heavy periods, male and female infertility, menopausal symptoms, interstitial cystitis

Psychological and emotional disorders: depression, anxiety, stress, irritability, and insomnia

Cardiovascular: high blood pressure, palpitations, raynaud’s, angina (must be evaluated by MD)

Immune: asthma, seasonal allergies, colds, cough, flu

Addictions to nicotine, alcohol and drugs

Overweight or obesity, when coupled with diet and exercise

What does acupuncture feel like?

Some people feel a tiny prick when the hair-thin needle is inserted. Others don’t feel a thing.

Is acupuncture safe?

Absolutely.  Needles are one time use only and are disposed of as medical waste.

Does acupuncture take the place of traditional medicine?

Acupuncture should never take the place of traditional medicine for severe trauma, emergencies or life-threatening illnesses!  However, it can be used adjunctively to aid recovery.

Is an acupuncturist a legitimate healthcare professional?

Yes.  In Arkansas, acupuncture practitioners must be licensed, possess a master’s degree and pass national board exams in both acupuncture and herbal medicine.

The Chinese speak of the 3 Doors of a woman’s health. This is a reference to the hormonal transitions a woman’s body may make during her lifetime; menarche and young womanhood, motherhood, then perimenopause and menopause. These times of change are seen as a door or opportunity to dramatically improve her vitality for a lifetime.

At Fayetteville Acupuncture and Wellness, I offer drug-free, natural solutions to help you move through these doors with grace and ease; laying the foundation for vibrant health in the years to come.

Adolescents and young woman

Adolescents and young women respond so well to natural medicine, yet many are over medicated today. While the Pill (synthetic hormones) is excellent birth control, it comes with risks as well as benefits. It should not be the go to option in treating painful or irregular periods in young girls. Consider acupuncture and/or herbal medicine for the following:

• Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
• Irregular periods
• Amenorrhea (no period)
• Menorrhagia (heavy periods)
• Headaches
• PMS
• Acne
• Anxiety and Depression
• Anemia
• ADHD
• Eating Disorders

Mothers

– Whether or not you are a biological mother, this is the full bloom of womanhood with all its’ joys and challenges.  Consider acupuncture and/or herbal medicine for the following:

• Preconception Care (Healthy parents make a healthy baby.)
• Fertility/IVF Preparation  (please see Fertility Tips and Fertility section of my website)
• Pregnancy related conditions: morning sickness, back pain, breech baby, more
• Preparation for Labor
• Postpartum Recovery
• Period Problems
• PMS
• Anxiety and Depression
• IBS
• Migraines
• Stress

Wise Women

Perimenopause may begin 10 years before cessation of periods. The average age of menopause in the United States is 51. Now is the time to step up self-care and invest in your health. The things we could get away with in our 20’s or 30’s now take their toll!  Research on HRT shows risks.  Consider acupuncture and/or herbal medicine for the following:

• Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
• Irregular Periods
• Painful Periods
• Palpitations
• Hot flashes
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Back pain and joint pain
• Adjunctive to therapy it helps us let go of old patterns and behaviors
• Spiritual Growth
• Facial Rejuvenation

“If there is no free flow there is pain, establish free flow and there will be no pain.”

This is the basic premise of acupuncture; that pain results from poor blood flow, habituation of the nervous system and interrupted communication in the connective tissues of the body.  Acupuncture points are like switches or keys that re-establish smooth flow, thereby allowing your body to heal.

Pain will severely limit your quality of life. Who wants to go out on a date with a migraine or hike with sciatica?  Traditional medicine has drugs to relieve pain, but these only mask symptoms and often create further problems. Acupuncture has a long history (3000+ years!) of getting to the root of the issue to stop pain. Often times you will feel the effects immediately!

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Acupuncture is one of those things where seeing is believing. Call today!  479-435-3901

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