Conditions We Support

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer time-tested, physiological support for acute pain, chronic disorders, and systemic well-being.

Pain & Injury Recovery

Relieve chronic tension, restore joint mobility, and accelerate tissue repair.

Whether dealing with a sudden athletic injury, a motor vehicle accident, or years of stubborn musculoskeletal pain, our approach targets both localized inflammation and underlying biomechanical patterns.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
Low Back Pain & Sciatica
Neck, Shoulder & Upper Back Tension
Joint Pain & Osteoarthritis
Tendonitis & Overuse Strain (Tennis/Golfer's Elbow)
Post-Surgical Tissue Rehabilitation
Motor Vehicle Injury / Whiplash (PIP)
Knee, Hip & Ankle Dysfunction
Our Approach: We combine targeted acupuncture, electroacupuncture for nerve modulation, Gua Sha for myofascial restriction, and TDP mineral heat to stimulate circulation and decrease pain signaling.
Anticipated Goals: Reduced pain intensity, decreased reliance on pain medication, restored range of motion, and improved sleep disrupted by discomfort.
Personalized 1-on-1 Plan

Headaches & Migraines

Address vascular, muscular, and stress-related triggers at their root.

Chronic head pain can be debilitating. Traditional Chinese Medicine identifies distinct headache patterns—such as cervical muscle contraction, stress-induced vascular constriction, or hormonal shifts.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
Chronic Migraines (with or without aura)
Tension Headaches (cervicogenic origin)
Cluster & Sinus Headaches
Hormonally Triggered Headaches
TMJ & Jaw Clenching Headaches
Stress & Post-Concussion Discomfort
Our Approach: Treatments soothe the sympathetic nervous system, relieve myofascial trigger points in the neck and shoulders, and regulate microcirculation to lessen both frequency and severity.
Anticipated Goals: Fewer migraine days per month, milder episodes, faster recovery time, and relief from accompanying nausea or light sensitivity.
Personalized 1-on-1 Plan

Women's Health & Hormonal Balance

Supportive, compassionate care through every phase of your cyclical life.

From painful periods and irregular cycles to the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause, Chinese medicine offers gentle, time-tested modalities to restore equilibrium.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
PMS & Severe Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)
Endometriosis Symptom Management
Perimenopause & Menopause (Hot Flashes, Night Sweats)
Irregular, Absent, or Heavy Menstrual Cycles
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Supportive Care
Hormonal Mood Fluctuations & Brain Fog
Our Approach: We regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, promote pelvic microcirculation, and use customized herbal formulas to gently nourish and stabilize hormonal transitions.
Anticipated Goals: More predictable, comfortable menstrual cycles, reduction in hot flash frequency and intensity, and balanced emotional vitality.
Complete Women's Health Protocols

PMS, Heavy Flow & Painful Cramping (Dysmenorrhea)

Pelvic qi and blood stagnation or constitutional cold in the uterus trigger intense spasms and migraines. Treatment relives uterine smooth muscle constriction, balances luteal-phase mood swings, and restores comfortable cycles.

Relieves uterine smooth muscle spasm
Combines gentle warming TDP lamp heat

Endometriosis Symptom Management

A non-narcotic supportive therapy that down-regulates inflammatory cytokines, promotes pelvic microperfusion, softens tissue adhesion tension, and soothes cyclical bowel or bladder pain.

Reduces chronic pelvic nerve hypersensitivity
Complements conventional gynecology care

Perimenopause & Menopause ("The Second Spring")

Rebalances Kidney Yin and Yang during hormonal transitions. Safely cools internal heat, quells drenching night sweats, restores deep restorative sleep, and clears mental brain fog without artificial hormones.

Significantly cools hot flashes and night sweats
100% natural, non-hormonal therapy

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

Gentle, non-pharmacological care in close partnership with your birth team.

Pregnancy is a time of profound physiological change. Acupuncture provides a safe, nurturing modality to relieve common discomforts and prepare the body for labor.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
First-Trimester Nausea & Morning Sickness
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic, Low Back & Hip Pain
Sciatica & Ligament Discomfort
Pre-Birth Cervical & Labor Preparation (Weeks 36+)
Stress, Anxiety & Sleep Difficulties in Pregnancy
Postpartum Fatigue, Mood Support & Body Recovery
Our Approach: Using extremely gentle, pregnancy-safe acupuncture points, we work alongside your midwife, OB/GYN, or doula to foster physical ease and emotional groundedness throughout pregnancy.
Anticipated Goals: Significant reduction in nausea, structural relief from pelvic strain, improved sleep, and calm readiness for labor and birth.
Complete Trimester-by-Trimester Care Timeline

1st Trimester: Nausea & Early Implantation Support

Harmonizes rebellious stomach qi to quiet morning sickness, relieves vomiting and food aversions, alleviates early pregnancy fatigue, and deeply calms the maternal autonomic nervous system.

Relieves nausea, dizziness & gag reflex
Gentle, pregnancy-safe distal points

2nd & 3rd Trimesters: Musculoskeletal & Pelvic Relief

As the baby grows and hormone relaxin loosens ligaments, targeted point protocols ease pelvic girdle pain (PGP), symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), sciatic nerve compression, rib cage flare, and lower-extremity edema.

Eases pelvic girdle (PGP) & SPD pain
Side-lying cushions for total comfort

36+ Weeks: Pre-Birth Cervical Preparation & Postpartum Care

Weekly pre-birth acupuncture gently softens and ripens the cervix, promotes optimal fetal positioning, and primes pelvic musculature to support smoother labor. Postpartum protocols restore maternal qi and blood, ease lactation, and soothe fatigue.

Pre-birth cervical ripening from 36+ weeks
Postpartum restorative recovery sessions

Oncology Supportive Care

Integrative symptom management alongside your medical oncology team.

As the practitioner continues specialized oncology training, we offer thoughtful, complementary acupuncture designed to support comfort, vitality, and resilience throughout and after cancer treatment.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Appetite Loss
Cancer-Related Fatigue & Low Vitality
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Post-Operative Recovery & Scar Tissue Ease
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) & Vasomotor Hot Flashes
Stress, Anxiety & Sleep Disturbances During Care
Our Approach: Acupuncture is strictly a supportive, complementary modality alongside your medical treatments. We tailor every session to your blood counts, surgical sites, and energy levels, fostering relaxation and symptom ease.
Anticipated Goals: Better tolerance of conventional therapies, improved energy, reduced neuropathy discomfort, and a comforting sanctuary for deep rest.
Full Integrative Oncology Protocols & Scope
Ethical Complementary Scope & Safety

Acupuncture is an evidence-informed complementary care modality designed to ease treatment side effects, protect immune function, and elevate quality of life alongside your medical oncologist.

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Gentle distal microvascular stimulation relieves numbness, tingling, and burning pain in fingers and toes by promoting localized capillary perfusion and protecting peripheral nerve fibers.

Post-Infusion Nausea, Appetite Loss & Dry Mouth

Harmonizing gastric and splenic meridians quells acute/delayed nausea, regulates gastrointestinal motility, improves food tolerance, and stimulates salivary glands during or following radiation.

Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF), Hot Flashes & Insomnia

Supports mitochondrial cellular vitality, relieves treatment-induced exhaustion, and eases hormonal hot flashes from endocrine/tamoxifen therapies without interfering with pharmaceutical regimens.

Chronic Conditions & Neurological Support

Individualized management for complex, long-term health challenges.

Living with a chronic systemic or neurological condition requires a healthcare partner who listens deeply and spends the time needed to understand your unique daily challenges.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
Fibromyalgia & Generalized Widespread Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptom Support
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Supportive Care
Autoimmune & Systemic Inflammatory Support
Long-COVID Fatigue & Brain Fog
Our Approach: We focus on nervous system down-regulation, cellular mitochondrial support through Chinese herbs and gentle meridian stimulation, and managing flare-ups with consistent, pacing-centered care.
Anticipated Goals: Smoother energy curves, reduction in muscle stiffness and hypersensitivity, improved coping capacity, and sustained quality of life.
Personalized 1-on-1 Plan

Digestive Health & Gut Comfort

Restore gut motility, ease inflammation, and nourish systemic digestion.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the digestive system (Spleen and Stomach) is the engine of energy production. When digestion is compromised, whole-body vitality suffers.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS - Diarrhea / Constipation)
Acid Reflux, Heartburn & GERD
Chronic Abdominal Bloating & Gas
Slow Gastric Motility & Sluggish Digestion
Stress-Triggered Digestive Discomfort
Food Sensitivities & Post-Meal Slumps
Our Approach: Acupuncture and personalized herbal formulas calm the gut-brain axis, modulate enteric nervous system responses, and restore harmonic peristalsis and nutrient absorption.
Anticipated Goals: Consistent, comfortable bowel habits, reduction in post-meal bloating and cramping, and increased physical stamina.
Personalized 1-on-1 Plan

Mental Wellness, Stress & Sleep

Somatic down-regulation to calm an overwhelmed nervous system.

Chronic stress locks the autonomic nervous system in a perpetual fight-or-flight state, degrading sleep architecture, immune function, and emotional resilience.

Common Symptoms & Concerns We Address:
Chronic Anxiety, Restlessness & Panic Responses
Mild to Moderate Depressive Mood & Low Motivation
Insomnia (Difficulty Falling Asleep or Early Waking)
Nervous System Burnout & Overstimulation
Grief, Emotional Transition & Life Stress
Circadian Rhythm Disruption
Our Approach: With the practitioner's 20-year background as an acupuncturist and certified meditation teacher, sessions gently stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (vagus nerve), easing the body into profound restorative rest.
Anticipated Goals: Deeper, restorative sleep cycles, enhanced emotional resilience, reduced muscle bracing, and an inner sense of calm.
Personalized 1-on-1 Plan

Don't See Your Specific Symptom Listed?

Traditional Chinese Medicine treats complex and multi-systemic patterns. We encourage you to reach out and speak directly with our Lynnwood clinic about what you are experiencing.