i
Loading Page
loading, please wait

Filters

FILTERS

Clear All Filters

INSURANCE

Search for Insurance Plans...

RATING

NEW PATIENTS

GENDER

CONDITIONS / TREATMENTS

Search for Conditions/Treatments...

LANGUAGES

Search for Languages...

PRACTICE AFFILIATIONS

Search for Practice Affiliations...

SPECIALTIES

SORT BY

Acupuncturists - Petaluma, CA

We found 26 acupuncturists in Petaluma, CA. See refinement options below.

Sort By
  • Default
  • Patient Rating
  • Distance

Related searches

You can further refine your search:

disability evaluation (1) , wheezing (1) , diabetes management (1) , dizziness (1) , mechanical ventilation (1) , heat illness (1) , contraception (1) , decrease in appetite (1) , hearing loss (1) , irritability (1) , back problems (1) , immunization (1) , noisy breathing (1) , stent placement (1) , facial tingling (1) , cold intolerance (1) , animal bites (1) , breathing problems (1) , infant problems (1) , dehydration (1) , decreased libido (1) , upper extremity problems (1) , head and neck problems (1) , thoracentesis (1) , wellness (1) , hip pain (1) , stridor (1) , fever (1) , hyperglycemia (1) , hemoptysis (1) , spirometry (1) , hoarseness (1) , heat intolerance (1) , throat problems (1) , groin problems (1) , iron deficiency anemia (1) , nausea (1) , orthopnea (1) , red blood cell disorders (1) , school physical (1) , paresthesia (1) , numbness (1) , confusion (1) , alcohol abuse (1) , endocrine diseases (1) , lower extremity problems (1) , men's health issues (1) , itchy ear (1) , incontinence (1) , finger pain (1) , bleeding (1) , blurred vision (1) , immune disorders (1) , knee problems (1) , nose problems (1) , obesity (1) , alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (1) , polypharmacy (1) , urologic disorders (1) , home sleep study (1) , women's health issues (1) , airway management (1) , hernia (1) , neurological disorders (1) , mental health issues (1) , empyema (1) , suture removal (1) , ear wax removal (1) , vitamin deficiencies (1) , skin tag removal (1) , burns (1) , rheumatic diseases (1) , dysuria (1) , hematuria (1) , pain management (1) , inflammation (1) , infections (1) , frailty (1) , preoperative evaluation (1) , nutrition counseling (1) , rehabilitation (1) , coping skills (1) , bronchoscopy (1) , occupational health issues (1) , sarcoidosis (1) , sexual health issues (1) , nail issues (1) , pap test (1) , ulcers (1) , chronic cough (1) , vertigo (1) , blood pressure problems (1) , lung cancer screening (1) , breast exam (1) , keratin cyst (1) , gait abnormalities (1) , jaundice (1) , heart murmur (1) , balance disorders (1) , preventive care (1) , skin abscess (1) , weight loss (1) , sciatica (1) , blood in stool (1) , gynecologic exams (1) , atelectasis (1) , hemorrhoids (1) , chronic abdominal pain (1) , ear problems (1) , facial pain (1) , gastrointestinal problems (1) , hair problems (1) , heart problems (1) , prostate-specific antigen test (1) , lung issues (1) , musculoskeletal problems (1) , neck pain (1) , mouth problems (1) , skin issues (1) , chronic respiratory failure (1) , injuries (1) , fatigue (1) , insulin resistance (1) , eye problems (1) , pain (1) , syncope (1) , sleep problems (1) , breast issues (1) , education (1) , swollen lymph nodes (1) , vision problems (1) , conduct disorder (1) , jaw problems (1) , cholesterol problems (1) , chronic illness (1) , newborn care (1) , tingling (1) , travel medicine (1) , gas (1)

in Nearby Locations

Rohnert Park, CA San Anselmo, CA Novato, CA Larkspur, CA Cotati, CA Napa, CA San Rafael, CA Calistoga, CA American Canyon, CA Sebastopol, CA Vallejo, CA Sonoma, CA Corte Madera, CA Fairfax, CA Pinole, CA Santa Rosa, CA Hercules, CA

Other Providers in Petaluma, CA

Audiologists Cardiac Electrophysiologists Cornea Specialists Hematologists Naturopathic Doctors Occupational Therapists Orthopedic Surgeons Physical Therapists Plastic Surgeons Pulmonologists Rheumatologists Speech Therapists Sports Medicine Doctors Vascular Surgeons Women's Health Specialists

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is at least two thousand years old, although it has only recently gained popularity in North America. Practitioners of acupuncture are called acupuncturists. They may also provide other forms of TCM, or they may have learned acupuncture alone. In the United States, acupuncture providers must have three or four years of graduate level education to be licensed.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body is filled with a vital energy called "qi." When this energy becomes blocked or unbalanced, pain and illness result. To redirect the flow of qi, the acupuncturist inserts extremely thin, stainless steel needles (the width of a human hair) into a patient's skin at specific points in the body (called meridians). A trained acupuncturist knows which meridians to insert the acupuncture needles into, how deeply to insert them, and how to stimulate them by raising or twisting them in order to balance the qi correctly.

Although researchers don't know exactly how acupuncture works, they do have solid evidence that it does. Multiple studies have shown that acupuncture is effective at relieving pain, reducing nausea from chemotherapy, improving fertility, and reducing inflammation. The World Health Organization has stated that acupuncture is effective in treating 28 different conditions and may be helpful in treating many others. The Western medical view on acupuncture is not that qi is being balanced, but that the needles stimulate blood flow and endorphin production, which promote a sense of well-being.

During a typical acupuncture treatment, the acupuncturist will first examine the patient and ask about any complaints. The patient will lie down on a table and get comfortable. Then the acupuncturist will insert the needles, which are between 13 and 70mm long and made of stainless steel. Usually a treatment uses between 3 and 15 needles, and they are left in place for about 20 minutes. Most states require the needles to be disposable, single-use needles to reduce the chance of any infection. The needles may be twisted or moved, and in some cases, low currents of electricity are passed through them. Then they are removed, the patient is given lifestyle advice, and the appointment is over. Sessions are often repeated weekly or every other week.

Acupuncture has many benefits. Since it is extremely safe and has no side effects, it can be an excellent alternative to pain medications for those patients who cannot or choose not to take them. In addition, acupuncture is now covered by the majority of health care insurance plans in the United States. Acupuncture can be a wonderful option in your treatment plan.