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Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture in Santa Barbara

by Claudia Ward, L.Ac, Dipl. C.H., CAS

Santa Barbara AcupunctureTraditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, is a combination of techniques such as acupuncture and massage therapy, along with herbal medicine and dietary and life style recommendations.

In California, licensed acupuncturists are primary care practitioners and many health insurances including work comp carriers cover acupuncture treatments.

Santa Barbara has always been one of the most holistically-minded communities in California, offering a wide range of allopathic and alternative health services including acupuncture.

Acupuncture has been widely recognized for its effectiveness. Most people experience a profound feeling of relaxation and well-being during and after an acupuncture treatment.

From a Western perspective acupuncture increases blood flow to speed healing, balances hormones and increases the body’s natural pain modulators (endorphins). Acupuncture speeds natural healing, treats the root cause of the problem not the symptoms and is free of side effects.

Conditions commonly treated with Acupuncture:
General: Allergies, Asthma, Sinusitis, Headaches, TMJ, Back Pain, Sciatica, Musculoskeletal Problems, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Depression, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Addictions, Indigestion, Constipation, Post-Operative Recovery, Stress Management, menstrual and menopausal complaints.

Acupuncture is even more effective when combined with massage therapy or cupping. Cupping is an ancient method of healing that has proven to be especially effective for treating acute and chronic back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, sprains and swellings, bronchitis, asthma and cough.

Cupping is not only invigorating, freeing and energizing, it is also beneficial for the underlying organs and the immune system. Patients frequently report relief not only on a physical level but also psychologically and emotionally.

To find an acupuncturist near you, check out the NCCAOM website or if you are one of the lucky people who live in Santa Barbara, you can browse the Santa Barbara Wellness Directory.

About the Author

Acupuncturist and Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist in Santa Barbara - Claudia BrachtlClaudia Ward, L.Ac, Dipl. C.H., CAS
is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.

She specializes in nutrition based on the principles of Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Western medical research. Her treatments focus on Ayurvedic therapies, detox cleanses, acupuncture, autoimmune diseases, women's health, and chronic pain management.

Claudia combines acupuncture, therapeutic massage, cupping, Ayurvedic therapies, reflexology, essential oils, and herbal recommendations in her work.

Claudia's Acupuncture page in The Wellness Directory



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