Medical acupuncture is the term used to describe acupuncture performed by a doctor trained and licensed in Western medicine that has also had thorough training in acupuncture as a specialty practice. Such a doctor can use one or the other approach, or a combination of both as the need arises, to treat an illness.

The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems, including:

• Digestive disorders: irritable bowel symptoms, gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea, nausea including pregnancy or chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

• Respiratory disorders: allergic rhinitis including hay fever, sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections
• Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, various forms of tendonitis, facial pain including TMJ, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, low back or neck pain, sciatica, sprains and strains, plantar fasciitis or heel pain
• Lifestyle changes: insomnia, smoking cessation, weight loss, relief of anxiety or panic disorders, depression
• Urinary, menstrual and reproductive problems: painful or otherwise difficult menstruation.

Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension and emotional conditions.

Source: American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

The goal of our HMF acupuncture doctors is to bridge the treatments available in both western and eastern medicine. They work in collaboration with our patients’ HMG physicians, when needed to create an individualized plan for each patient.

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