Essence Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinic in Costa Mesa

Treatments

  • Treatment Specialty
  • My treatment specialty includes helping patients with immune/autoimmune disorders (colds, cough, flu, allergies, asthma, and chronic fatigue), and gynecological disorders (menstrual disorder and menopausal discomfort). I also offer treatments for pain management (headache, migraines, fibromyalgia, neck pain, joint pain, back pain, muscle ache, sprains and strains), and provide traditional approaches in preventive and restorative medicine. Many other illnesses and symptoms treated at the Clinic are: addiction, blood pressure, cholesterol, depression/anxiety, diabetes, digestion or intestinal problems, infertility, sexual dysfunction, skin problems, and insomnia.  

  • Treatable Conditions
    • Back Pain
    • Bladder/Kidney Problems
    • Constipation/Diarrhea
    • Colds/Influenza
    • Cough/Bronchitis
    • Dizziness
    • Drug/Alcohol/Smoking Addiction
    • Fatigue
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Gynecological Disorders
    • Headache/Migraine
    • Heart Problems/Palpitations
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Immune System Deficiency
    • Knee Pain
    • Menopausal Discomfort
    • Musculoskeletal Injuries
    • Premenstrual Syndrome
    • Paralysis/Numbness
    • Rhinitis
    • Sciatica
    • Sexual Dysfunction
    • Sinusitis
    • Skin Problems
    • Stress/Tension
    • Stroke Rehabilitation
    • Tendonitis

  • Treatment Modalities
  • For patient management, I utilize traditional Chinese acupuncture techniques, as well as Master Tong acupuncture techniques. Other treatment modalities include gua sha, cupping, heat therapy, herbal medicine prescription, and nutritional/dietary advisement.  

     

    What Happens During an Acupuncture Session? 

    This narrated video provides an overview of the practice of acupuncture and what to expect during an acupuncture treatment session. Acupuncture has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years and it is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine. (NIHSeniorhealth.gov)