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Acupuncture’s Take on Asthma
By Lishanna Emmert, DAOM, L.Ac |
Acupuncture can be a great tool for helping strengthen the respiratory system and prevent all types of lung-related ailments. Meet our Pain Expert Dr. Daniele Uzes Schedule Now
Read More Acupuncture Beats Morphine for Acute Pain
By Lishanna Emmert, DAOM, L.Ac |
When you or someone you love is suffering from bouts of acute pain, there is often a nearly reflex reaction to reach for chemical painkillers, especially morphine. However, recent studies show the ancient practice of acupuncture to be a safe and effective alternative to morphine across a wide range of specific conditions. In fact, there…
Read More Modern Cupping Techniques
By Lishanna Emmert, DAOM, L.Ac |
Why Cupping? Cupping is an ancient therapeutic modality that feels great and has lasting results! Currently, in the United States, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t ever heard of “acupuncture”. Most people even have an idea of what it is beneficial for. But- cupping? That is a new one! So- what is…
Read More Gua Sha Therapy – Spoon Friction Massage Explained
By Lishanna Emmert, DAOM, L.Ac |
Guasha/ Spoon/ Friction Massage A traditional technique is used to improve local blood circulation, tissue, joint mobilization, and range of motion. It also helps in breaking up tight fibrotic myofascial bands and scar tissue, facilitating tissue repair, and reducing pain.
Read More An Often Overlooked Benefit of Acupuncture- Relaxation!
By Lishanna Emmert, DAOM, L.Ac |
I recently had a patient share with me that, when she tells friends how relaxing her pain clinic treatments are, they often respond with exclamations of surprise. As a person with a 15-year relationship with medicine, I have forgotten my first impressions of “going for acupuncture”. This discussion was a good reminder, as it brought…
Read More Acupuncture and Weight Loss
By Lishanna Emmert, DAOM, L.Ac |
In this article, Dr. Oz gives his stamp of approval for acupuncture as an effective therapy for weight loss. Daniele and Lishanna, at Solis, are both highly-trained and experienced in weight-loss-oriented acupuncture! And- our weight loss protocols are easy to administer in the community acupuncture setting. This means- weight loss acupuncture can be both an…
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