Art of Acupuncture Approach to General Health
Monitoring your health is important, but it can be complex and difficult at times. Art of Acupuncture’s medicine techniques take a holistic approach, making your path to wellness easier to navigate and with longer lasting results. Combining traditional Chinese medicine with insight from training in allopathic medicine allows us to hone in on the pertinent areas of your physical, emotional, and behavioral health. With tools like acupuncture, herbal remedies, and wellness plans tailored to your symptoms and health goals, we can focus on restoring harmony between body and mind. Art of Acupuncture aims to help you reach your best self in a compassionate, patient-centered way.
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Acupuncture
With the application of very thin needles to specific pressure points on the body, acupuncture can be a powerful tool for restoration. This practice calms the body and catalyzes parasympathetic activity, a response from your nervous system that promotes the rest and relaxation processes. This includes improved circulation, digestion, immunity, and other natural processes that promote holistic healing.
Bodywork
While bodywork is typically sought out for stress relief, it has several far-reaching benefits for your entire body. Complementary techniques like gua sha and fire cupping, are used to reduce stress, improve circulation, and manage pain. Bodywork is beneficial for maintaining general health in any situation, whether you sit at a desk for long hours or have emotional elements to work through. The types of treatments you receive are personalized based on your unique goals and stress levels.
Herbal Formulas
Traditional Chinese medicine incorporates ancient wisdom and age-old wellness practices. If you’re looking to maintain your general health, herbal formulas are a fantastic way to target more than just isolated symptoms. Whether you aim to reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, or regulate gastrointestinal processes, herbal medicines can aid in a holistic approach to your health. Art of Acupuncture’s experts will guide you on the types and dosages of medicines that are best for your body and mind to address the root cause of your illness.
Nutrition
Fueling your body is the best way to keep it running smoothly. Proper nutrition acts as a protector against illness, reducing your risk of conditions like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. At Art of Acupuncture, we provide nutrition plans that are tailored to your goals, emphasizing whole foods and nutrient-dense meals. Nourishing your body is a great way to upkeep your mind and soul, as well. Whether looking to aid a hormonal imbalance or simply have more energy throughout the day, holistic nutrition helps you achieve better general health.
Meditation
Practicing meditation effectively and consistently can do wonders for your overall health. Stress reduction, decreased blood pressure, improved focus, emotional balance, and self-awareness are some of the benefits of regular meditation. Guided practices can help you achieve a body, mind, and soul connection with ease. With lower cortisol levels, improved cognitive skills, and a sense of calm, boosting your general health becomes easier.
Testimonials
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“The first hour meeting with Hillary, I learned more about my cycles, what I could do to rebalance them, and what was within my control that would actually move my fertility forward naturally than I have learned in months at doctors appointments and late night googling. For the first time…
– Kristen W.
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“I have been going to Art of Acupuncture for years. Everyone there is so incredibly knowledgeable and caring. Hillary and Honu are certainly experts in the field and have helped me address multiple health concerns and injuries. It’s a true privilege to be able to work with them and I…
– Rhonda Makki
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“Thanks Hillary, Emily, and your team, for helping myself and my friends, a few of whom were at their wits end trying to find answers to their complex medical issues. Your practice is the pivotal moment where life-changing events happen. As a patient, you explain things easily and help me…
– Colette Florido
Holistic General Health
Physical
Physical health encompasses the overall well-being of your body, such as fitness, strength, immunity, and proper bodily functions.
Emotional
Emotional health is a state of well-being that involves management of emotions, coping with stress, and nurturing your mental wellness.
Behavioral
Behavioral health is the culmination of emotional, psychological, and social well-being that influences your life and the choices you make day to day.
General Health From The Experts
“When I take a holistic approach to my health using herbs, supplements, proper nutrition, and a monthly acupuncture treatment I feel like I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. quote from staff”
— Hillary
Our General Health Experts & Practitioners
Emily
DOM, AP, RH(AHG)
Specialties: Acute & Chronic Pain, Menopause, Internal Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Gua Sha, Meditation
Hillary
DOM, AP, ABORM
Specialties: Fertility- Natural & IVF, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Stress, Autoimmunity, Functional Medicine
Kecia
DOM, AP
Specialties: Chronic Pain Management, Trauma, Autoimmune, Fibromyalgia, Menopause, Addiction Recovery
Hannah
L.AC. DACM
Specialties: Fertility – Natural & IVF, Pediatrics, Chronic Pain, Trauma, Mental Health, Neurological Disorders
Katie
DOM, AP
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Chronic Illness and Pain, Stress Management, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Preventative Care
General Health We Address
Muscle Aches
Achy muscles can be the result of exercise, injury, stress, or daily strain and can be alleviated through bodywork and acupuncture therapies.
Insomnia
Regular sleep is important for general bodily functions, and relaxing techniques like meditation and pain relief can improve rest.
Low Libido
Lower stress levels and increased blood flow can improve your sexual health and wellness.
Mood Disorders
Emotional and behavioral health symptoms can be alleviated by acupuncture and meditation in conjunction with therapy and medications.
Anxiety
Anxious moments are normal experiences and can be made easier to cope with through relaxation techniques, acupuncture, and herbal remedies.
Attention Deficits
Improving cognitive function through meditation and focusing on your overall well-being can contribute to better coping with symptoms of disorders like ADHD and ADD.
Injury
Alleviating stiffness in joints and providing blood flow to extremities promotes faster healing from injury and prevents future injuries so you can go back to doing what you love.
Weight Gain
Excess weight can contribute to other health complications like diabetes and heart disease, and proper nutrition management and bodywork can help you keep on top of things.
Perimenopause & Menopause
Acupuncture and herbal treatments are used to treat kidney yin deficiencies that can cause dryness, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, and sweating.
Dermatological Issues
Your skin is the barrier between you and the toxins of the world, and proper nutrition and herbal remedies can help with issues like dryness, acne, and eczema.
Cold & Flu
Staving off common contagious illnesses like the cold and flu is possible through boosted immunity and general health via traditional Chinese and holistic wellness practices.
Respiratory Issues
Your breath is vital to the connection between body and mind, and opening up your airways with proper nutrition and meditation can alleviate respiratory symptoms like asthma and allergies.
Digestion
Proper digestion is the cornerstone of your vitality. That’s why we always address it in your treatments whether you are coming for things like IBS, UC, Chrohns, or more general ailments like back pain or fatigue.
Fatigue
When we are tired everything is more difficult, even taking care of ourselves. We seek to understand and threat the underlying issue behaving chronic fatigue.
What We Know: Additional General Health Resources
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2941 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33713
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