What do Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine benefit?

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive system of medicine based on over 5,000 years of knowledge and understanding of the human body and mind. It is the fastest growing health care system in the United States today and the longest continually practiced medicine in the world.

Acupuncture’s benefits are vast and expansive, including many of the physical, mental and emotional aspects of fertility, pregnancy, labor and delivery, women's health and more.

Because of this, our practice at Mitchell Family Acupuncture in Berkeley is just as extensive. We specialize in a personalized approach fertility, pregnancy, post partum and health for women and men, honoring Eastern tradition and combining it with Western principles and lifestyle.

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits

Pregnancy Care

Early pregnancy supportive care
Healthy twin pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting
Hyperemesis
Ectopic pregnancy prevention
Recurrent miscarriage
Support for Inevitable Miscarriage & DNC
Digestive health
Constipation and hemorrhoids
Varicose veins
Edema
Headaches and migraines
Thyroid disorders
Musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, pelvic and hip pain
Fatigue
Itching in pregnancy
Edema
Vaginal flora balancing and vaginal infections
Genital herpes
UTI and other Infections
Hypertension disorders including pregnancy-induced hypertension
Gestational diabetes

Women's Health

Amenorrhea
Breast health
Dysmenorrhea
Hormone balancing and irregular periods
Menopausal health
Menstrual health and cramping
High prolactin levels
Pelvic inflammatory disease
PMS

Labor and Delivery Care

Breech and posterior presentation
Preparation for a medical Induction
Prebirth acupuncture to prepare the body for an efficient labor
Acupressure taught to support people to use for pain relief during labor & delivery
Labor Induction
Labor Support
Postpartum Support
Postpartum recovery
Energy restoration
Swelling and pain
Breast infection
Insufficient lactation
Pelvic pain
Perineal recovery
Cesarean recovery
Breast engorgement

Fertility

Promotes vibrant reproductive health
Regulates the menstrual cycle
Lowers stress
Increases endometrial lining
Increases follicular health
Boosts libido
Treats Fibroids, Cysts, PCOS and Endometriosis
Heals fallopian tubes
Promotes ovulation and enhances ovarian health
Promotes implantation
Balances hormones and regulates the thyroid
Enhances the immune system
Increases likelihood of conception with IVF and ART
Treats ovarian hyper-stimulation
Increases energy

For Men

Increases sperm volume
Improves sperm motility
Improves sperm morphology
Lowers stress
Increases energy
Increases libido
Immune Deficiency

In Addition We Treat

Adrenal Health
Allergies
Arthritis
Asthma
Bladder/Kidney Problems
Colds & Flus
Constipation/Diarrhea
Cough/Bronchitis
Depression
Diabetes
Dizziness
Fatigue
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Headaches & Migraines
Immune System Disorders
Lymes
Heart Problems
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Insomnia
Pain, Trauma, Swelling & Injuries
Sciatica
Sinusitis
Skin Conditions
TMJ
Vital Health and Wellness
Weight Loss

For MORE conditions that acupuncture treats, please visit the UCSD Center for Integrative Medicine.

      
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                    I can't say enough good things about Amy.  I saw her when my partner and I were trying to conceive our second child and throughout my pregnancy.  She was thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate.  Her care really helped ease both the physical and emotional challenges of conception and pregnancy.
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                  H.L.
                
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                    A dear friend who happens to be an Emergency Doctor led me straight away to Amy when I told her I was looking for a fertility acupuncturist. The minute I met Amy I knew I met a very special person and healer. I highly recommend Amy and feel blessed and secure knowing she is by my side on my fertility journey.
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                  T.B.
                
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                    I’ve been having chronic back and wrist pains for about seven years now. The acute pain in my wrist and the ongoing back issues became too much for me.  Alison treated me, and within 2 visits the pain had subsided. After a few more visits, I couldn’t believe the difference it made!
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                  J.H.
                
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                    My patient who I referred to Alison began to weep when she described her experience of acupuncture with Alison to me. The relief was so tangible that any doubt she had in her mind about the efficacy of the medicine was gone.
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                  A.M.