
With every symptom, our bodies are inviting us to explore deeper healing.
Unlike Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doesn't wait for a diagnosis before addressing health concerns. Any symptoms, no matter how small, indicate an imbalance that deserves attention. In TCM, health isn't just the absence of disease—it's about thriving in all areas of life. Minor imbalances, if left unchecked, can eventually lead to a formal diagnosis in Western medicine.
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While we recognize and treat Western diagnoses, TCM focuses on the underlying imbalances that give rise to these conditions. For example, chronic inflammation is common in our culture, but it manifests uniquely in each person, shaped by their individual constitution. We all have areas of strength and weakness, and imbalances often target our most vulnerable spots, our "Achilles' heel." So, rather than treating "arthritis," TCM addresses hot or cold painful joints, along with the specific symptom patterns that accompany them.
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As research continues to support the effectiveness of acupuncture, we're better able to articulate the conditions it helps. In that spirit, here is a brief, and certainly incomplete, list of what we treat at Elle Acupuncture & Wellness!

Pain Management:
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Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
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Back pain (lower back, sciatica)
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Neck pain
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Shoulder pain (frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries)
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Headaches and migraines
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TMJ (jaw pain)
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Knee pain
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Muscle tension and spasms
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Respiratory Issues:
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Allergies (seasonal and environmental)
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Asthma
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Sinusitis
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Chronic coughs and colds
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Skin Conditions:
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Eczema
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Acne
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Psoriasis
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Rosacea
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Hives (urticaria)
Women's Health:
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Menstrual disorders (PMS, irregular periods, painful periods)
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Menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)
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Fertility issues (support for conception and IVF)
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Pregnancy support (morning sickness, back pain, breech position)
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Postpartum recovery (healing and hormonal balance)
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Neurological Conditions:
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Neuralgia (nerve pain)
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Bell’s palsy
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Stroke recovery
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Peripheral neuropathy
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Miscellaneous:
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Diabetes management (support for blood sugar regulation)
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Weight management
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Smoking cessation
Mental & Emotional Health:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Insomnia
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Stress and fatigue
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PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
Digestive Health:
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Acid reflux (GERD)
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Bloating and indigestion
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Constipation and diarrhea
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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
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Immune System & Inflammation:
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Autoimmune disorders (lupus, multiple sclerosis)
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Fibromyalgia
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Chronic inflammation (such as in metabolic syndrome)