Welcome to Acupuncture in Del Ray
Providing to Women and Children in Del Ray
Stephanie's practice has a focus on women's health. She works with women who are trying to pregnant either naturally or using Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Studies in America and Europe have shown that acupuncture enhances the success rate of IUI's and IVF's. Acupuncture can regulate the menstrual cycle eliminating cramping and clotting, provide good blood circulation to the ovaries to improve the quality of eggs, improve the lining of the uterus for implantation, and nourishes an embryo to full term. And because the effort of trying to get pregnant can be very stressful, acupuncture can help with relaxation, and when the body is relaxed, all functions of the body work well. It is proven that relaxation aids in the success of pregnancy.
Stephanie is concerned about the health of women of all ages: late teens for regulating the menstrual cycle, helping eliminate PMS, working with women who have endometriosis and/or fibroids and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. As women age, they find themselves dealing with menopause, a time of change and natural transition marking the end of their reproductive period. Symptoms often are: hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and memory problems. Acupuncture helps with the hormonal changes in the body and helps relieve women of any discomfort they may have
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world, dating back 5,000 years. The earliest texts describing the fundamental principles of acupuncture date to 200 BC, approximately the same time as the philosophies of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Chinese medicine considers sickness a disharmony within the individual. It recognizes symptoms as the body's distress signal warning of a problem. If the underlying problem is not addressed, it is more than likely that a more serious illness may occur. In addition to alleviating symptoms, acupuncture determines and treats deeper underlying factors.
Acupuncture restores balance by treating the individual as whole: body, mind, spirit. It promotes the body's innate ability to heal itself by regulating and stabilizing the flow of life's energy, called Qi (pronounced chee). Qi flows through the body in channels similar to rivers on the earth. When the Qi moves smoothly and unobstructed, there is health. When the Qi is blocked, like a dam on a river, then illness or pain can occur. Very fine needles are inserted along these channels at areas of maximum energy, the acupuncture points on the body. Acupuncture needles are thin, stainless steel, pre-sterilized and disposable, for one time use only. They release the Qi if it is blocked or gather the Qi where there is a deficiency of Qi. When the needle connects with the Qi sometimes there is a sensation of tingling, warmth or a dull ache.
What you can Expect
The initial one and a half hour visit to the acupuncturist is your opportunity to tell the practitioner your health concerns and why you are seeking treatment. During this visit you will be asked questions about your health history, and given a treatment to specifically address your problems.
Subsequent visits are an hour long, and the number of visits will depend on the severity and length of time your health problem has been affecting your life. You should remain in the care of your current physician. Acupuncture practitioners work in cooperation with other health care providers.
Acupuncture restores balance by treating the individual as whole: body, mind, spirit. It promotes the body's innate ability to heal itself by regulating and stabilizing the flow of life's energy, called Qi (pronounced chee). Qi flows through the body in channels similar to rivers on the earth. When the Qi moves smoothly and unobstructed, there is health. When the Qi is blocked, like a dam on a river, then illness or pain can occur.
Very fine needles are inserted along these channels at areas of maximum energy, the acupuncture points on the body. Acupuncture needles are thin, stainless steel, pre-sterilized and disposable, for one time use only. They release the Qi if it is blocked or gather the Qi where there is a deficiency of Qi. When the needle connects with the Qi sometimes there is a sensation of tingling, warmth or a dull ache.
