Bret Ellington M.S., L.Ac.


Licensed Acupuncturist and
Chinese Herbalist
Diplomate in Acupuncture
Holistic Health Practitioner

SPECIALTIES

  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation
  • Pain Management
  • Women's Health
  • Infertility
  • Addiction
  • Stress/Anxiety

 

Diseases and Conditions Treated by Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

According to the World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health acupuncture can effectively treat a wide array of acute and chronic diseases and health conditions and provide preventative care. Here are a few commonly treated diseases and conditions:

Acupuncture Treatment for Fertility and Pregnancy

Gynecological Genitourinary Disorders

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Endometriosis
  • Menopause
  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation
  • Fibroids
  • Chronic bladder and urinary tract infections (UTI)
  • Postpartum rejuvenation
  • Kidney stones
  • Impotence
  • Sexual dysfunction

Dermatological Disorders

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Cosmetic Acupuncture
  • Rosacea

Emotional and Psychological Disorders

  • Anxiety and Panic Attacks
  • Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
  • Depression
  • Stress

Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders>

  • Allergies and Sinusitis
  • Sore throat
  • Hay fever
  • Earache
  • Nerve deafness
  • Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
  • Dizziness
  • Poor eyesight

Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Spastic colon
  • Colitis
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Food allergies
  • Ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Hemorrhoids

Addiction

  • Smoking cessation
  • Drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Eating Disorders

Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders

  • Arthritis
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Sciatica
  • Back pain
  • Stroke
  • Tendonitis
  • Stiff neck
  • Bell's palsy
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Neuralgia
  • Bursitis
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Polio
  • Sprains
  • Muscle spasms
  • Shingles

Circulatory Disorders

  • High blood pressure
  • Angina pectoris
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Anemia

Immune Disorders

  • Candida
  • Chronic fatigue
  • HIV and AIDs
  • Epstein Barr virus
  • Allergies
  • Lupus
  • MS - Multiple Sclerosis
  • Hepatitis

Respiratory Disorders

  • Asthma
  • Emphysema
  • Bronchitis
  • Colds and Flu

Miscellaneous

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