Our Philosophy:

At Queen Anne Natural Health, a Queen Anne neighborhood acupuncture clinic, we work together with our patients to promote health and well-being by attuning the inherent healing energy unique to each individual. We define health as a dynamic balance between physical, emotional, environmental, and spiritual states. We seek to find and treat any underlying cause of imbalance, thereby addressing the energetic root of dis-ease. We view the healing process as an opportunity for self-discovery and growth- a process that requires courage, compassion, and commitment.

Our Mission:

• To support your health and healing process through natural, time-tested means.
• To provide these services to you within a serene, professional environment ensuring your utmost relaxation. 
• To extend complementary, community-oriented healthcare that is personalized, preventative, educational, and holistic.

Our Services:

At QANH we practice Traditional Chinese Medicine integrating several branches of medicinal therapies, including:

• Acupuncture
• Acupressure & Massage Therapy
• Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Moxibustion 
• Cupping & Guasha
  
• Seasonal dietetics based on Five Element Theory
• Qigong- movement & breath-based qi exercises

Benefits of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been successfully practiced for over 2,000 years and is considered by many to be the original system of holistic medicine. Chinese medicine integrates the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping and moxibustion in addition to dietary & lifestyle recommendations specific to the individual's constitution and particular health concerns. Treating both the root cause of illness, and the symptoms that arise due to energetic imbalances, results in healing that reaches a deep level and tends to be lasting.

What to expect during your first visit

Your first office visit with will be an hour and a half long. We will have time to discuss your particular health concerns as well as your health history, diet and lifestyle, exercise, emotional tendencies, and current stress levels. It is very helpful if you bring a list of all supplements and medications that you are currently taking (with brands and dosages) as well as the approximate length of time you have been taking them. As a diagnostic tool we will feel the pulse on both wrists and examine your tongue. We will use this information to assess any patterns of disharmony that exists and devise a treatment plan specifically for you. You will then receive an acupuncture treatment that will last about 25-40 minutes; we will insert the needles and leave you to rest. Most people report feeling deeply relaxed after a session and many fall asleep during treatment. A recommendation will be made for when to schedule a follow-up visit.  When treating acute pain or deep-seated conditions, a series of treatments may be necessary to make lasting changes. In certain cases, bi-weekly treatments (typically 4 to 6) may bring one fastest relief. Your treatment plan may also include dietary and lifestyle recommendations and possibly a Chinese herbal formula prescription.

What health concerns can Chinese medicine address?

Preventative Health: Prevention, Stress Management, Wellness Care, Seasonal Attunement.

General Health: Allergies, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sinusitis, Headaches, TMJ, Back Pain, Sciatica, Musculoskeletal Pain & Problems, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness, Depression, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Addictions, Indigestion, Constipation, Weight Loss, Sexual Dysfunction, Post-Operative Recovery, Palliative Care.

Women's Health: Menstrual Pain & Irregularities, Peri-menopausal symptoms & Menopause, Conception Difficulties, IVF & ART, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Lactation Difficulties, Postpartum Care, Ovarian and Uterine Problems.

Men's Health: Prostate pain and problems, Infertility, Impotence.

Pediatric Care: Asthma, Cough, Digestive Problems, Ear Infections, Sleep Problems, Bed-wetting and Skin Problems. 

For a more extensive list of the health benefits acupuncture offers, refer to the following links: World Health organization and the National Institute of Health.

Does insurance cover my acupuncture treatments?