Annala Acupuncture 2018
My approach to health care is to help patients collaborate with their own bodies instead of fighting against them. By taking the time to listen to my patients I can discover what is really going on underneath layers of injury and emotion.
Stress can sometimes be the root of symptoms such as chronic inflammation, pain and depression. Acupuncture and can help reduce stress, help with sleep, and increase energy which will result in huge health benefits.
My treatment style has been described as gentle and comforting. I help my patients actively participate in their own healthcare through lifestyle changes like nutrition, physical activities and meditation.
It is never too late to start taking care of yourself. Using the unique diagnostic methods of Chinese medicine like pulse reading, observation of the tongue, abdominal palpation, and asking questions about your body, acupuncturists can uncover patterns. Certain diseases that confound Western doctors, like Fibromyalgia, Migraines and Bell's Palsy have patterns that are familiar to acupuncturists and are treated with success using Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities.
In addition to Acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine, I employ a number of other modalities to help my patients.
- Shiatsu massage is a gentle massage, done through clothing, following the meridian and channels used in Chinese medicine.
- Cupping and Gua Sha to relieve the tension in tight muscles and help drive out a cold.
- Moxibustion is a warming technique. Small amounts of mugwort floss is burned on or near acupuncture points which is helpful for a myriad of complaints from osteoarthritis to immune support.
Initial appointments last 1 hour 20 minutes and are 85.00. Subsequent appointments last 50 minutes and are 57.00 I do not bill insurance, but can give you a super-bill you can send into your insurance company for reimbursement. If you are a student or graduate of OCOM, let me know, I can provide an additional discount. There are about 5 steps leading up to my home, so be aware of this if you have diminished mobility. I also have 2 cats, which is great for cat lovers, but not so great for people with cat allergies.
Annala Acupuncture
1327 SE 80th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
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