Overview
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) describes health as balance and flow, and uses acupuncture, herbs, movement practices such as Qi Gong, and diet to restore it. Modern research has focused mostly on acupuncture for pain. The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that acupuncture may help with chronic low back pain, neck pain, knee osteoarthritis pain, and may reduce how often tension headaches and migraines occur.
Dr. Bhakta is a Fellow of the Acupuncture Society of America and has practiced Qi Gong and studied TCM for many years. He uses single-use, sterile needles and integrates acupuncture with chiropractic, rehabilitation and functional medicine when that serves you better than any one method alone.
Who it helps
- Chronic back, neck and joint pain
- Tension headaches and migraine prevention
- Stress, tension and difficulty relaxing
- Sleep that is light or broken
- Support during recovery from injury
What to expect
Assess
A TCM-informed intake, which may include pulse and tongue observation alongside a standard history.
Treat
Thin needles placed at selected points while you rest, usually for 20 to 30 minutes. Most people find it deeply relaxing.
Support
Where appropriate, herbal formulas, breathing or Qi Gong practices, and dietary suggestions.
Course
A series of sessions, often weekly at first, then spaced out as you improve.
Acupuncture pairs well with chiropractic care and rehabilitation for pain, and with emotional wellness coaching and stress work for nervous-system balance.
Further reading
- Ways to calm your nervous system: Amy Abbott’s practical toolkit for getting out of “fight or flight”: meditation, tapping, time in nature, HeartMath, BrainTap, sauna and the small daily habits that add up.
- A holistic approach to stress: What chronic stress does to the body, and practical, evidence-informed ways to calm the nervous system and build lasting resilience.
This page is for general education and is not a substitute for an individual medical evaluation. Results vary from person to person. Talk with your clinician about whether this service is right for you.
