Dr. Marina Khusid uses acupuncture to harmonize the flow of vital body functions and stimulate healing by strategically inserting fine needles into specific points on the body’s surface. This ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine originated 2500 years ago and is still widely used throughout hospitals in modern-day China. It is backed by significant research and has been recognized by the World Health Organization to be effective for an extensive list of medical conditions.
Services and procedures
Acupuncture is most effective as a course of 5-10 treatments and could be combined with infrared heat therapy, manual therapy, auricular (on the ear), electro acupuncture, and moxibustion (direct heat treatment).
Treatments and benefits
Pain, including chronic musculoskeletal pain secondary to arthritis or residual trauma, fibromyalgia
Neurological conditions, including vertigo, neuralgias, Bell’s palsy, headaches, prevention of stroke complications, sciatica
Labor induction, correction of malposition of fetus, breastfeeding difficulties, dysmenorrhea
Male and female infertility – can be used concurrently with IVF treatment
Insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress relief
Control of nausea and vomiting as side effect of chemotherapy, irritable bowel syndrome, reflux disease
Control of withdrawal symptoms for patients who quit smoking, or other addiction treatment
Cost and insurance coverage
Most flexible spending accounts can be used to pay for acupuncture. Check with your provider or human resources manager for details. Cash discount and package discounts are also available.