Parkway Medical has doctors on staff that are certified to perform medical acupuncture. Doctors Grant Phillips and Stuart Medoff are currently accepting patients for this alternative treatment.

	Acupoints of Traditional Acupuncture

WHAT IS IT ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture was developed by the
Chinese more than two thousand years
ago. Very fine needles are used to
activate, unblock and strengthen the
energy pathways that flow through the
body. The improved energy flow and
realignment produced by acupuncture
encourages the body’s natural healing
abilities, and promotes physical and
emotional well being.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP ALLEVIATE NAUSEA SYMPTOMS IN PREGNANCY?
In pregnancy, there are large fluctuations of hormones in the body. These changes cause nausea in 70-85% of all pregnant women. One theory about the way that acupuncture helps relieve nausea is that the needling of certain points may stimulate the central nervous system to override the signals that are causing the nausea.

CONDITIONS APPROPRIATE FOR ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY

Asthma Immune System Tonification Premenstrual Symptoms Constipation Stress Reduction Addiction Control Diarrhea Musculoskeletal Pain Athletic Performance Hyperacidity Arthritis Blood Pressure Regulation Indigestion Emotional Anxiety Chronic Fatigue Nervousness Depression Neurogenic Disease Neurosis

Insomnia Bladder Dysfunction Tinnitus Gynecological Pain Parkinson’s Disease Toothache Menopausal Symptoms Muscle Pain/Weakness Infertility Sciatica Tonsillitis Neck Pain Migraines Back Pain Stroke Common Cold Smoking Cessation Sinusitis Respiratory Bronchitis

HOW CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP ME?

1. Assists in the maintenance of health and wellness.
2. Aids in the prevention of illness.
3. Can be an effective treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions.

HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE RESULTS?
The number of treatments required is different for each person. Acute problems usually require only a few visits. For difficult, long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be necessary. With long standing pain or health problems it is necessary to rebuild depleted energy before changes occur.

WHAT IS COMBINATION ACUPUNCTURE & HYPNOTHERAPY?
Parkway Medical offers combination acupuncture and hypnotherapy treatments for smoking cessation and weight loss. These conditions are notoriously difficult to treat and tend to be persistent problems for many patients. If you are someone who has tried multiple times to quit smoking or have had limited success in losing weight, then this combination therapy may be right for you. Julie Jones, our hypnotherapist, has teamed up with Dr Grant Phillips, who practices acupuncture to offer these services. Specially priced packages are available. More information on hypnotherapy.

Call 480-348-3200 to schedule an appointment.