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Traditional Chinese Medicine:  Acupuncture and Herbs

Contact: 415-819-5352

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one of the oldest known forms of healing, has been used to diagnose, treat, and  prevent disease for over 2000 years. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, and massage are modalities used within TCM to  promote health. TCM originated in China and is now used world-wide as an effective means of overcoming disease. The NIH has recognized the  efficacy of acupuncture in treating a variety of conditions, and it is  used by a quarter of the world's population.

Acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system to normalize physiological function, reduce pain, and enhance the immune system.

Common Ailments Treated by Acupuncture:

    - Chronic illness
    - Depression / anxiety
    - Infections / colds / flu
    - Digestive problems
    - Chronic fatigue / low energy
    - Gynecological complaints
    - Sports injuries
    -     Infertility
    - Neurologic pain (sciatica, migraines, neuropathy)
    - Insomnia
    - Musculoskeletal pain /arthritis
    - Hormonal imbalances
    - Withdrawal from addictions

 

Allison Crawford, MS, LAc, is a graduate of UCLA and the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College,  Berkeley. She trained in Japanese-style insertion method which  specializes in painless insertion. Her warmth and knowledge provide a relaxed, comfortable, results-oriented visit. Allison's specialties  include orthopedics and women's health (infertility, PMS, menopause, etc).
Contact:
SoMA Health Center, 862  Folsom Street (between 4th and 5th Streets), San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415-819-5352           Email: acrawfordlac@yahoo.com