Acupuncture

Dr. Samantha Zahavi, ND provides acupuncture as a stand alone treatment for patients seeking help with specific conditions. She also uses it as a treatment modality for many patients during follow-up visits as an adjunct therapy.

 

common Conditions treated with acupuncture

 

Fertility

  • Conception & pre-conception support

  • IVF and IUI (pre and post-transfer acupuncture)

  • Hormonal balancing (cycle regulation, condition-specific: as an example PCOS)

  • Implantation support in early pregnancy

Pregnancy

  • Common complaints (headaches, fluid retention, aches and pains, poor sleep)

  • Labour preparation (to be started around 37-39 weeks gestation)

  • Labour Induction acupuncture (due date and beyond)

  • Post-partum complaints (stress, fatigue, post-partum depression or anxiety support)

Physical

  • Headache & Migraine

  • Local and systemic inflammation

  • Muscle injury

  • Joint pain

  • Trigger point release (muscle)

  • Nasal congestion

  • Pain of unknown origin

  • Arthritis

  • Tight fascia

Gastrointestinal

  • Constipation & Diarrhea

  • Inflammatory conditions

  • Abdominal pain

  • Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis

  • SIBO

Women’s Health

  • PCOS

  • Endometriosis

  • Fibroids

  • Short Luteal Phase (short cycles, <26 days)

  • Irregular Cycles

  • Hormone related mood disorders

  • Irregular bleeding

  • Acne

Mental Emotional

  • Insomnia

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Stress-reduction (cortisol balance)

  • Restlessness, irritability, agitation

  • Addiction

 

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