When acupuncture doesn’t work
This article piggy-backs on my last post about How Many Acupuncture Treatments Will I Need? I couldn’t have summarized things any better than Mei Li has, so I will just link directly to her article — I highly recommend that you take the time to read it: When Acupuncture Doesn’t Work By the time people make it through my door, they are generally exasperated and desperate. This is because the acupuncturist isn’t the first stop for most Americans when they develop a health problem. Most new patients that I see have... [Read more...]
How many acupuncture treatments will I need?
This is one of the first questions that most people considering acupuncture have. We are all busy and money doesn’t grow on trees. It is natural to feel impatient and to hope for a dramatic and rapid results from a new treatment. The short answer to this question is that an “average” initial course of treatment consists of eight to ten sessions, with most people noticing a clear benefit within three to four sessions. Usually during the initial course of treatment sessions are scheduled on a weekly basis, although in severe cases... [Read more...]
Stress as the primary cause of modern disease
Conventional health care providers have just caught onto the notion that disease can be caused or at least perpetuated by emotional factors – just last night I saw a segment on the news that featured a MD at Harvard University who is “pioneering” the use of deep relaxation and meditation for the prevention and treatment of disease. In reality, the idea that mental and emotional stress can cause disease is very old. Chinese medical practitioners have espoused this idea for over 2,000 years. In fact, according to ancient Chinese... [Read more...]
Acupuncture for pain
Although acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of conditions, it is mostly widely renown in the United States as a treatment for pain. In general, there are three types of pain patients who walk in the door of an acupuncture clinic: Patients with acute pain – This type of pain is typically the result of an injury. A good example would be an ankle sprain. In this case, pain serves as an alarm that signals you to rest and protect the painful area long enough for it to heal. In a way that is not yet understood by science, acupuncture... [Read more...]
Kelly Pankonien, Hewitt TX
“Dr. Kristen Warren has helped me in so many ways. She has helped to relieve my lower back pain along with knee pain that I have had for several years. She has also been able to help me with digestive problems, tension headaches, stress, and sleeping difficulties. I no longer have to take any medical prescriptions ….I simply take a couple of different herbs a day and am able to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle with just a monthly acupuncture visit. I feel better than I ever have….even better than I felt 10 years... [Read more...]
Alexandra Foley, Waco TX
Thanks for my treatment yesterday. I was feeling achy and run down and now I feel so much better. I also managed to bypass the cold that EVERYONE else in the family got. And I’m the one who usually gets all the colds!! Thanks! Read More →
Diana Engelhardt, Waco TX
I feel so much better after my acupuncture treatment today! I could just feel the stress and aches melt away. I’m already looking forward to my next one. Thank You! Read More →
Samantha Lenora, Waco TX
It is a blessed relief to now have a grasp on what is going on with me and this challenge that has been going on for a month. Thank you ♥ Thank you ♥ Thank you ♥ Kristen Horner Warren at Live Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. You are an amazing Teacher/Healer/Friend!!! Read More →
Will acupuncture help with my condition?
There are seven key benefits of acupuncture: It relieves pain. It regulates immune function. It regulates and balances hormones. It elevates mood. It relaxes muscles. It eliminates stress. It enhances mental clarity. All of these factors taken together can be summed up by stating that acupuncture promotes dynamic balance in the human body, a condition called homeostasis, thereby enhancing the body’s ability to heal itself. For this reason, acupuncture is a valuable complement to conventional medical treatment of almost any condition.... [Read more...]
Does it hurt? I’m scared of needles!
Most first-time patients are pleased and surprised to find that having an acupuncture treatment is a relaxing and pleasant experience. Acupuncture needles are very thin and flexible – about the diameter of a cat’s whisker. Some people feel nothing at all when the needles are inserted while others experience a sensation similar to a mosquito bite, followed by an aching or tingling sensation. Acupuncture does not feel like getting a shot or having blood drawn. An average treatment involves the insertion of between six and sixteen... [Read more...]
Is it safe?
Like any medical procedure, acupuncture is not entirely without risk. Fortunately, injuries are extremely rare among patients treated by trained practitioners. In the United States, acupuncturists use factory-sterilized, single-use, disposable needles. The needles are individually packaged according to strict government guidelines and are discarded immediately after use, so there is no risk of disease transmission. In a Japanese survey of 55,291 acupuncture treatments given over five years by 73 acupuncturists, 99.8% of them were... [Read more...]
How does acupuncture work?
Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates (considered by many to be the father of medicine) stated: “Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.” Now in the twenty-first century, scientists all over the world are scrambling to explain how acupuncture works, with varying degrees of success. Though they are discovering bits and pieces of the answer, the bottom line is this: the way that acupuncture works is to enhance, strengthen, and direct these “natural forces”. Contrary to what you may have heard,... [Read more...]
How much does it cost? How many treatments will I need?
Fees All payments are due at the time of service (cash or checks accepted). NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS. Initial appointment – $85.00 Follow-up appointment – $60.00 Targeted follow-up appointment – $55.00 ** Stop smoking treatment, up to six sessions, payable at the first appointment – $225.00 Cupping (in addition to acupuncture) – $40.00 Cupping (no acupuncture) – $60.00 Missed appointment, less than 24 hours notice given – $60.00 For my insurance policy, please click here. ** Targeted appointments... [Read more...]
But I’m so busy! Is it worth my time?
This article from Shape magazine does a great job of explaining how acupuncture will change your life for the better and how it is most definitely worth the effort to fit it into your busy schedule. Read More →
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Welcome! I am honored that you have entrusted me with your healthcare needs and look forward to partnering with you as you seek optimal health. Because this system of healthcare is unlike other types of care you’ve received, it is natural to have questions. Please read on for more information about what to expect. You should take your regular medications prior to and during the course of your acupuncture treatment. As your condition improves, you may be able to reduce or eliminate medications, but this should only be done... [Read more...]
