ACUPUNCTURE – Our services at Boca Raton Acupuncture include Acupuncture, a style of holistic medicine and a chief component of a broader medicine known as Traditional Chinese Medicine. It involves placing thin, sterile needles into the body along pathways called meridians. It is most often used for pain relief but has many, many other uses including treatment for headache, digestive weakness, allergy, infertility and others. Acupuncture is based on the concept of Qi, or life force energy, that flows through the body and when it is obstructed, disease can arise. Learn more…
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE – China has a rich history dating back thousands of years involving the use of plant, shrub and root medicinals to treat a wide range of conditions. Hundreds of herbs that are used today can be traced back to being used over 2,000 years ago. Chinese herbs invigorate and nourish blood, calm nerves, regulate menstruation, reduce pain and inflammation and can be used to treat anything from the common cold to more serios chronic conditions. Learn more…
CHINESE CUPPING – Cupping involves placing a cup usually made from glass, or plastic on top of the skin and creating a vacuum by suctioning out the air. The skin is raised, or suctioned, into the cup. Chinese cupping is used to promote circulation and to help alleviate pain. It can also be used to reduce toxins in your body. It is a wonderful complement to acupuncture in many instances. Learn more…
ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE – is acupuncture with an additional pulsating electrical current applied to the acupuncture needles to provide more stimulation. It is often used when more stimulation is needed, as in cases of pain, spasm and paralysis. The needles are applied as they normally would, with electrodes then being attached to the needle to provide the added stimulation. Learn more…
DRY NEEDLING – Dry Needling, often referred to and known as Ashi needling or trigger point therapy, is actually one of the earliest forms of acupuncture. It involves the needling of trigger points or specific and precise areas of pain. Unlike other acupuncture modalities and treatments, it does not require further diagnosis or TCM philosophy and treatment protocols, rather a more straightforward anatomical approach.
The patient will typically describe the area of musculoskeletal pain, once the area is determined through palpation, muscle and range of motion testing, many needling techniques and styles of needle stimulation can be applied for effective relief. The patient will notice a decrease in pain and improved range of motion over time, depending on the chronic or acute nature of the issue. Learn more…
COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE – If you are looking for the fountain of youth, odds are you may not find it. But you certainly have found the next best thing when you found our website today. Dr. Maria Madrigal is very excited about the Cosmetic Acupuncture program right here in her Boca Raton clinic.
Cosmetic acupuncture has the ability to halt the aging process and reverse some of the signs of aging that you may be experiencing lately. If you have been looking in the mirror and you see improvements you would like to make, there is something you can do about it. Our anti-aging acupuncture facelift protocol produces amazing results in a minimal number of treatments. Learn more…
AURICULAR (EAR) ACUPUNCTURE – one of the most widely used microsystems in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture needles are applied to points on the ear. Microsystems use a part of the body such as the ear, hand or foot to treat conditions that could be presented on any part of the body. For example, back pain could be treated just by strategically placing needles on acupoints on the ear. This is a powerful system many times used in conjunction with the traditional style of acupuncture. Learn more…
MOXIBUSTION – another aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses dried mugwort, also called moxa, which is applied to specific acupuncture points on the body. Moxibustion facilitates healing by stimulating blood and Qi flow to rid the body of certain pathogens. This is another modality often used to complement acupuncture treatment. Learn more…
HOMEOPATHY – was initially discovered by a physician named Samuel Christian Hahnemann in Germany sometime around the end of the 18th century. He posited that a substance that causes disease like symptoms in healthy people could possibly cure the same symptoms in unhealthy people. Out of this he derived The Principle of Similars or “like cures like”. Learn more…
HOMEOPATHIC INJECTION THERAPY – Also known as Biopuncture or Mesotherapy. This is a therapy whereby homeopathic products are injected into specific acupuncture points to relieve pain or to provide relief from other conditions. It has a wide variety of applications including pain management, weight loss, cellulite reduction & face and neck rejuvenation used in cosmetic acupuncture. Learn more…
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING – health and balance starts with sound nutrition. Providing nutritional guidance to all of our patients as part of your treatment plan is integral to success. Learn how we incorporate healthy eating according to the seasons to promote total wellness. Learn more…
LIFESTYLE COUNSELING – a surprising number of diseases arise out of poor lifestyle choices. What we eat and drink, combined with chronic stress and other factors can contribute to an accumulation of toxins, inflammation and ultimately to disease. We believe it is important to address lifestyle choices throughout your treatment to help you reach optimal health and wellness. Learn more…
HOLISTIC PAIN MANAGEMENT & PRE-OP INJECTION THERAPY – At South Florida Acupuncture Associates, we have pioneered an alternative preoperative injection protocol based upon acupuncture technique and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine which when administered within 24 hours of your surgery, reduces the physiological and emotional trauma of surgery.
The technique involves injection of lidocaine or Arnica, a homeopathic anti-inflammatory, at 6-10 specific acupuncture points that will decrease preoperative anxiety, decrease the intraoperative and postoperative perception of pain and reduce or eliminate postoperative nausea and vomiting. The overall benefit will include faster mobilization, decreased postoperative medication need and shorter hospitalization. The technique is effective regardless of the type of surgery performed.
CBD ENHANCED TREATMENTS / PRODUCTS – Cannabidiol is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments. Better known as CBD, it is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis and causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with marijuana. However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive.
This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind-altering effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs. CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. It’s gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies confirming it may help treat a variety of ailments like chronic pain and anxiety.
Here are several health benefits of CBD oil that are backed by scientific evidence:
- Pain Relief
- Stress and Anxiety
- Common side effects from Chemotherapy
- Neurological Disorders
We offer a full line of CBD products from topicals to ingestible. To find out if CBD products or CBD enhanced treatments are right for you or someone you know, contact us and we’ll see if we can help and guide you in the right direction.
MAGNET THERAPY – Magnetic therapy is an alternative medical practice that uses static (i.e., unmoving) magnets to alleviate pain and other health concerns. At South Florida Acupuncture Associates, we use therapeutic magnets in the form of a sticker which provides gentle and subtle relief for many conditions or can be used as an adjunct or in combination with the other services offered in our locations. Ask your practitioner if magnet therapy is right for you.
NEURO STIM / NON-INVASIVE ACUPUNCTURE – Are you afraid of needles? Don’t worry! At South Florida Acupuncture Associates, we have a multitude of treatment options available for every patient. For patients that have needle phobia, we offer treatments using a hybrid device specifically designed for the treatment of chronic/acute soft tissue pain. The treatments are not only safe, but very easy to tolerate as there is no pain or needle insertion.
It applies brief, concentrated micro current impulses to specific treatment points that naturally reduce nervous system STRESS, relaxing muscle tone and releasing the body’s natural pain killers. This multi-pronged effect on the body’s nervous, muscular and endocrine systems is the reason why our Neuro Stim treatments work so fast and effective with many chronic conditions. This is also a great option for our younger patients or pediatric patients.
Call 561-939-0430 to learn more about any of our services here at Boca Raton Acupuncture and take advantage of our free consultations.
