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Dawit Assefa, L.Ac, MAOM – Acupuncture Fertility & Women's Clinic

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Acupuncture & Moxibustion Therapy

Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles into specific points of the body to stimulate the body’s meridians and channels to promote well being. Acupuncture therapy has been used in China for thousands of years to alleviate pain and illness. The acupuncture system used is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Moxibustion therapy utilizes moxa or the mugwort herb. Moxa is used to warm regions and acupuncture points to promote circulation through the points to induce a smooth flow of qi and blood. Scientific research has shown that mugwort acts as an emmenagogue, meaning that it stimulates blood-flow in the pelvic area and uterus relieving congestion and pain.


Chinese Herbology

Chinese herbology is one of the most sophisticated and used modalities in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese herbs can help with gastrointestinal disorders, urogenital disorders, gynecological disorders, infertility, back pain, migraines, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, stroke recovery, hypertension, diabetes, anxiety, depression, asthma, allergies and so much more. All patients are not advised to take herbs.  Herbs are medicinal and you can be prescribed a formula that won’t help at all or actually cause harm so please make sure to seek a qualified herbalist. This means finding a board certified clinical herbalist. Venturing out on your own can be potentially harmful. In our clinic Chinese herbs are incorporated in a very safe manner keeping in mind what medication(s) a client may be on.  In addition, because treating the individual is the Chinese Medicine approach to treatment, Dawit typically prescribes herbs in a CUSTOMIZED form for the patient.  With 18+ years of prescribing herbs, this means he can make a specific herbal formula to meet your needs.


Life Style Counseling

Life style counseling is just as important as any other service offered here. Exercise, proper nutrition/eating habits, adequate sleep/rest and most importantly stress management are the components focused on. In fact, there are many articles written on this site to address these very issues. Taking responsibility for your health is vital. The more you incorporate these life style changes, the less you’ll need to come in for treatment. You’ll save money and time and feel better all at the same time. Sounds like a good deal right? Check out the Health Living link to learn more