Acupuncture

Acupuncture is wonderful for me.

Post surgery I have biweekly acupuncture sessions, often 2 hours long. No reduction in pain, but better sleep, improved appetite, greater range of motion in the shoulders, and possibly better performance in strength training. Longer sessions (2 hours compared to 1 hour) contributed to a more “balanced” feeling.

Prior to surgery I only ever had acupuncture once (one week prior), which was very relaxing and improved my strength in weightlifting training that same day.

The therapist is NCCAOM qualified, Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM), Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac). Hope others are lucky to find such a well trained therapist. I love her!

It is good to think about complementary care and what combination is right for each individual person.