Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical art that has been practiced for hundreds of years to manage chronic pains and illnesses. Today, acupuncture is sought after sports medicine treatment to relieve pain and inflammation caused by conditions that include tendonitis, osteoarthritis, or back and neck pain. Dr. Yanai and her team of experts will insert fine needles into specific acupoints to release tension, increase blood flow, and encourage healing and relaxation in the ailing area of your body for improved overall wellness.

How Acupuncture Works:

Acupuncturists at Directions Physical Therapy & Acupuncture holistically assess you based on observations and clinical examination, such as your medical history, pulses at 6 different locations at your lower arms (three points on each side), color and shape of your tongue, as well as inquiries such as your diet, sleep patterns, digestion, and more.  After comprehensive assessments, therapists inserts fine, sterile needles into the specific points called acupoints to improve the functions of the body which promotes the ability we all have to heal our own body. In addition to needling, moxibustion, cupping, massage or tsuina, may be used to maximize treatment effects.