Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles in different points of the body. Research has found evidence that acupuncture points are strategic conductors of electromagnetic signals. Stimulating points along these pathways through acupuncture enables electromagnetic signals to be relayed at a greater rate than under normal conditions. These signals may start the flow of pain-killing biochemicals, such as endorphins, and of immune cells to specific sites in the body that are injured or vulnerable to disease. It is the stimulation of these points that taps into the body’s innate healing ability.

What Does a Treatment Involve?

The ultimate goal of TCM treatment is to balance the yin and yang by promoting the natural flow of Qi. Treatment involves a variety of techniques, including acupuncture, bodywork, herbal medicine, exercise (Qi Gong, Tai Chi), dietary therapy and meditation. The practitioner may recommend one, two, or several of these techniques. Usually, acupuncture and herbal medicine are the techniques most commonly used.

Can Acupuncture and TCM work with Allopathic Medicine?

Acupuncture can be used along with conventional Western medicine, osteopathic medicine, chiropractic treatment, or naturopathic prescriptions. At Dao of Wellness, our practitioners believe in an integrative approach to health, encompassing all facets of medicine in order to achieve maximum wellness. Oriental medicine is widely being recognized as an adjunct to conventional Western medical treatments not only in helping alleviate side effects of many conventional treatments and medications, but also in improving the efficacy of conventional treatments. Acupuncture helps to speed up recovery, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, reduce pain, strengthen the immune system, and improve overall health and vitality.

What does Acupuncture Treat?

World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine’s ability to treat over 100 common disorders including:

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS: Emphysema, sinusitis, hay fever, asthma, allergies, bronchitis, seasonal allergies

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS: Food allergies, constipation, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, low appetite, increased appetite, gastritis, gas, colitis, spastic colon, nausea, vomiting

UROGENITAL DISORDERS: Stress incontinence, urinary tract infections, sexual dysfunction, enuresis (bed wetting), urinary problems, prostate problems

GYNECOLOGICAL DISORDERS: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea (painful periods), amenorrhea, infertility, menopause, premenstrual syndrome

DISORDERS OF THE BONES, MUSCLES, & JOINTS: Arthritis, low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, whiplash, TMJ, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, bursitis, leg cramps

DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: Migraine headaches, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, neuralgia, numbness & tingling, insomnia, dizziness, vertigo, fibromyalgia, thyroid problems, adrenal fatigue, sciatica

CIRCULATORY DISORDERS: Hypertension (high blood pressure), hypotension (low blood pressure), angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, anemia, poor circulation, edema (ankle swelling)

EMOTIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS: Depression, anxiety, nervousness, addiction, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), detox for chemical dependency, post traumatic stress disorder

INJURIES: Auto, home, sports, work

CHRONIC PAIN: Hip, back, shoulder, neck, knee, ankle, sciatica, fibromyalgia, migraines, arthritis, headaches

We are experts and specialize in the ethical treatment of soft-tissue injuries related to automobile and workplace accidents in Minnesota. Research has proven that improper healing of soft-tissue injuries can lead to early arthritis and long-term pain. The treatment you choose will make a difference in the success of your recovery. At Universal Care Clinics we have advanced knowledge, training, and experience in treating symptoms related to automobile and workplace accidents. Our award-winning providers have more than two decades of experience in providing exceptional treatment.

Nutrition is the cornerstone to health and disease prevention. A proper balanced diet can reduce inflammation, risks of heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, kidney disease, arthritis, and obesity. Depending on your health goals, we can coach you on your diet and guide you to foods and supplements that will help you achieve those goals and improve your overall well-being.

Massage and our Restoration Therapy Protocol helps to loosen muscles. All the body’s mechanical operations come from muscle movement; the ability to take in a breath of air, the actual pumping of the heart, and the digestion of your food. Secondly, massage also assists in helping to facilitate the smooth movement of fluids in several different body systems. Third, Massage helps to reduce recovery time after trauma and surgery by bringing fresh blood (and therefore oxygen) and qi (energy) to the site of injury. Medically, massage is utilized to ease anxiety and depression through the mediation of serotonin levels.