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...]

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...]

Ed Schaub, Gatesville TX

“I am a 68 year old university lecturer who was first referred to Kristen Horner for ear and facial pain by my family doctor. At my first visit, I was greatly impressed by the fact that Kristen spent about an hour discussing my medical history and existing overall health situation. In addition to the facial pain that I was experiencing, my family doctor had earlier diagnosed some fairly severe intestinal pain and discomfort as symptoms of a very low-functioning gallbladder. At the time, he had recommended that I give serious consideration... [Read more...]

Jacque Beavers, Hewitt TX

“Since 1997, I have had chronic pain in different areas of my body.  I have finally found long-term benefits from a treatment with NO SIDE EFFECTS using acupuncture.  I have used the following therapies for pain relief: massages, biofeedback, relaxation, pain injections, physical therapies, pain medications and exercise before starting acupuncture.  I am also diabetic and I have had 12 major surgeries and 77 day surgeries.  The locations of my pain were: headaches, pressure points, neck, ears, eyes, sleep, joints, feet top... [Read more...]

M.V.W., Waco TX

“We were desperate to find some relief for my 88 year-old mother’s pain from neuropathy and arthritis.  As conventional treatments had failed, luck led us to Kristen Horner.  My mother turned from skeptic to grateful believer very quickly.  Kristen’s acupuncture treatments have eased her pain and given her a positive outlook on life again.  Needless to say, our entire family is happier.”  Read More →