A lot of my patients ask me if I get acupuncture or if I give myself acupuncture. The answer is definitely yes.
Category Archives: Acupuncture
Migraines and Acupuncture
Acupuncture has a long track record of helping people manage migraines. As a migraine sufferer, I rely on regular acupuncture treatments and lifestyle changes to help keep me functional and pain free, and I enjoy helping people keep their migraines under control with acupuncture, herbal medicine and lifestyle changes. It’s also important to have a game plan to help you prevent or manage symptoms before they flare up.
Acupuncture can help treat your pain in the butt
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to help the body improve physiological functions. Many people seek acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for managing sciatica—a condition characterized by pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates along the sciatic nerve, typically affecting one side of the body.
ABCs of TCM: Acupuncture is Best with Consistent, not sporadic sessions
Consistent appointments for acupuncture are often crucial for achieving success and reaping the full benefits of traditional Chinese medicine. Although it may feel like disease symptoms appear out of the blue, often it is a cumulation of chronic imbalances that need to be addressed. Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture, work best when you commit to aContinue reading “ABCs of TCM: Acupuncture is Best with Consistent, not sporadic sessions”
Healing in Your Hands: Korean Hand Therapy
Korean Hand Therapy, also known as Koryo Hand Therapy (KHT) or Korean Hand Acupuncture, is a holistic healing modality that originates from South Korea. It is based on the principles of traditional Korean medicine and acupuncture but focuses on diagnosing and treating various health issues through the stimulation of specific points on the hands. KHT is non-invasive and can be used as a standalone therapy.
Why try acupuncture?
How do you feel today? If the answer is anything but “fantastic”, then acupuncture and Chinese Medicine could help you feel better by stimulate your body’s ability to heal and self-regulate. Many chronic and acute conditions respond positively to Chinese Medicine: 1. Pain relief: Acupuncture is commonly used to alleviate various types of pain, includingContinue reading “Why try acupuncture?”
Suggested safety guidelines for Florida beachgoers who get injections or acupuncture
Several cases of necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, have been spiking in different areas of Florida for several weeks. One of the most recent cases was a man who had a steroid injection in his back in the days before his beach visit (read more here). Because of my background as a massageContinue reading “Suggested safety guidelines for Florida beachgoers who get injections or acupuncture”
Do I need acupuncture?
Laughter is the best medicine. But your health concerns are no laughing matter. Call me and find out if acupuncture can help you today! Nicole Noles Collins is a licensed acupuncture physician at Vitalichi Acupuncture. Nicole has two bachelor’s degrees – Alternative Medicine and Professional Health Sciences – as well as a master’s degree in TraditionalContinue reading “Do I need acupuncture?”
Three ways to help you stop smoking with acupuncture
Stop smoking today! Acupuncture can help kick your butts to the curb and mitigate the oxidative damage that smoking causes.
How I prepared my acupuncture and massage practice for Hurricane Irma
In 2017, Southwest Florida braced for impact from Hurricane Irma. I was on medical leave from my newspaper job as well as my acupuncture and massage practice after surgery, but I got clearance from my surgeon days before to resume light-duty activities. I spent a not-so-light weekend with my family preparing my home and myContinue reading “How I prepared my acupuncture and massage practice for Hurricane Irma”
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