Acupuncture Clinic Serving Montgomery County, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland

WHAT ACUPUNCTURE DOES:

Most people are aware that acupuncture is an excellent remedy for many types of pain. But acupuncture can also reduce stress, help with weight loss and smoking withdrawal, and provide dramatic improvement of digestive complaints. Alone or as an adjunct to Western medicine, acupuncture provides highly effective treatment for many common complaints, and may provide additional relief for problems that do not respond completely to Western medical treatment. If you suffer from lower back pain, digestive complaints, neck and shoulder pain, PMS or painful cramps, headaches, or one of many other medical conditions, acupuncture can help you. Acupuncture has been found to be of benefit in knee osteoarthritis by NIH study from 2004.

Acupuncture has been practiced for over 4 thousand years:

The history of acupuncture can be traced back through four thousand years to crude stone precursors of modern needles. Archeological findings from the Shang Dynasty (c. 1300 BCE) reveal early medical notations, and by the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) there is evidence of a complex Oriental medical system. Acupuncture continues to evolve and has grown to meet the growing demand for safe, clinically effective and affordable health care in the West. In fact, it has been shown so effective that the World Health Organization has selected it for worldwide propagation. In November of 1997, acupuncture was officially sanctioned by the National Institutes of Health for treatment of nausea and dental pain, and clinical research exploring its many other applications continues to be reviewed.

HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS:

According to traditional Chinese medical theory, acupuncture promotes the body's innate ability to heal itself by regulating and balancing the flow of Qi ("chee") - often described as the body's electromagnetic energy - along channels identified over centuries of meticulous clinical observation by Chinese practitioners. Tiny needles are inserted along these channels at areas of maximum energy - the acupuncture points. Although the physiological effects of acupuncture are still being studied, scientists have identified that insertion of acupuncture needles stimulates endorphins - the body's natural opiates - thus reducing pain and creating a feeling of well-being. This helps explain why acupuncture is so successful in treating many types of pain, yet is not enough to account for acupuncture's marked effectiveness in the treatment of a wide range of diseases and physical conditions. On-going research efforts both in China and the West will one day provide increased scientific evidence for the remarkable efficacy of this ancient art.

DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?

Often people are interested in acupuncture but afraid of needles. However, the tiny disposable filament needles used for acupuncture bear no resemblance to painful hypodermic needles, and insertion is usually painless. Needling sensations vary from a brief pinching or stinging sensation to a feeling of numbness or distention and are a sign that the treatment is having a positive effect. In fact, most people find acupuncture treatments relaxing and refreshing.

March 11, 2009

Had shoulder pain for 15 years, after going to numerous doctors with no success I wanted to try acupuncture. It releaved my pain after only one visit.

Client's name on file.

February 24, 2009

Pain in left knee after walking or sitting with bent knee for a long period, now pain is mostly gone.

Sima

December 2008

I wanted to let you know that I am pregnant. I came to you for acupuncture and chinese medicine in September & October. I did about 4 sessions and drank the chinese herb. I am now 5 weeks pregnant with no fertility assistance. My husband and I have been trying for almost 20 months to get pregnant. Thank you for your expertise.

God is good!
Tamika J.

February 19, 2009

Had limited range of motion in my right shoulder and pain when lifting objects, like; dishes with that arm. I also had limited strength in my right hand.

My arm is functional again. There is no more pain and the strenght in my hand has improved drastically. The range of motion in my shoulder is also much much better. My knuckle also used to click and now moves smoothly and silently.

Thank you so much!

Helena

April 3, 2005

Had a severly damaged right shoulder with torn tendons for 2.5 years & general depression resulting from the this condition.

A significant improvement occurred in Jan-February 2005 with noticeable improved mobility & muscel recovery in the March period. Also a noticeable general improvement in overall well being....John M.C

January 28, 2005

Before starting acupuncture/chinese herbs I had sever, year-round allergies. Symptoms inlcuded runny nose, coughing, sneezing, itchy nose (all waking moments), raw throat from drainage, fatigue and irritability..... 3-4 times a year resulted in sinus infection which made it necessary to be treated with antibiotics. This was always difficult since I am allergic to most antibiotics. Over 15 years I have tried many different over-the-counter and presecription medication.... only affective for a few months...

I am currently symptom free about 98% of the time. Occasionally my nose wil itch (for a very short time) and I may sneeze or blow my nose 2 or 3 times. .... For many years I have felt very tired from the allergies and the antihistamine medication and now a noticeable increase and energy level. I feel that my immune system is much stronger since beginning acupuncture and feel that soon I will be 100% free of the allergies that have plagued me most of my life.....

Lucy C

Natural Balance Acupuncture Clinic was founded in 2003 by Aifei Wang, L.Ac.,M.Ac., a National Board Certified Acupuncturist. Ms. Wang received her Master's degree in Acupuncture from the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM), and is licensed to practice in Maryland and Virginia. Serving the Montgomery County area, Germantown, Gaithersburg, and Rockville, Maryland.

Our services are covered under most medical plans. We can assist you in contacting your insurance company to ascertain the type of coverage you have for alternative medical services. We accept: CareFirst, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Aenta and Mamsi PPO/PSO.

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekends by appointment only

Office location:
16220 Frederick Rd.
Suite 404
Gaithersburg, MD

Phone: 301-963-5200 or 240-899-6060
See our website for more information:
www.natural-acupuncture.com
Do you have a question about acupuncture? Send me an email and I will answer your questions:
aifeiw@yahoo.com