A common question that’s asked by potential new patients is how long does treatment last before I start seeing and feeling results? While feeling results for specific issues may not always occur (although it’s possible), acupuncture begins working the minute the practitioner begins using needles to direct energy flow as well as blood flow for […]

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, and it’s most commonly referred to as the jawbone. It’s the section of your jaw that connects your bottom jawbone to the rest of your skull and is responsible for helping us do things like talk, chew, and open/close our mouth. Disorders that cause pain and inflammation vary, but some […]

Perimenopause is the stage of a life just prior to menopause. It can be characterized by a variety of symptoms, including mild to severe physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Starting as young as ages 30s and 40s, women can begin the transitional process where ovarian function and estrogen levels tend to decline.  The decline in […]

Dr. Michael here! Autumn is associated with the Metal Element in Five Element acupuncture. From a Five Element perspective, autumn typically falls during the months of late October, November, and early December here in Florida, when the air turns drier, temperatures turn cooler, and leaves turn color. It is a season of harvest, preparations for […]

Whatever your personal health issues, massage therapy can benefit you in so many ways! Our massage therapists recommend that you come in for a massage at least once a month, and for a variety of different reasons!  Massage can help promote pain and anxiety relief, stress reduction, and better sleep. Manual manipulation of muscle tissue […]

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating progressive disease that can start small and subtle but will grow to affect the nerves so that maintaining motor control function and/or movement becomes stiff, difficult, and eventually, painful. Parkinson’s Disease also affects other parts of the body, such as balance and muscle/joint control, gastrointestinal issues and loss of senses […]

Aging is a blessing, and here at Acupuncture and Holistic Health, we celebrate aging with good health and vitality by helping you achieve your health goals! The temptation may be to slow down and become less active due to signs of aging: less energy, more fatigue, and joint and muscle stress. But what happens when […]