Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a natural solution to health issues

Acupuncture is a natural medical treatment that mobilizes your body’s healing and immune response. Acupuncture was developed thousands of years ago to be a preventative system of medicine. While best known for pain, acupuncture can treat a wide range of conditions, including infertility, sleep issues and digestive disorders.

For information on specific conditions, please check out these other pages:

Acupuncture for Pain

Acupuncture for Digestion

Acupuncture for Mental-Emotional Health

Acupuncture for Sleep 

Acupuncture for Fertility 

There is no magic or mystery to acupuncture. It is a medical treatment that influences the body’s physiology (how the body functions). Acupuncture is able to access the body’s own internal healing mechanisms in ways that no other treatment can.

Effects of Acupuncture

  • Influences serotonin and beta-endorphins (feel-good chemicals)

  • Improves blood flow

  • Improves immune system function

  • Influences the areas of the brain responsible for pain perception

  • Improves immune system function

  • Influences the nervous system

Is Acupuncture Effective?

A research study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine and conducted by the National Institute of Health found that: “acupuncture outperformed sham treatments and standard care when used by people suffering from osteoarthritis, migraines and chronic back, neck and shoulder pain.”

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“I am better able to deal with stress, my sleep quality has improved and Mark has been able to help me with a number of issues from allergies to digestion.”
Amoreena, Wakefield, MA , Sleep Problems, Digestion
“After many years of suffering with digestive issues, I found permanent relief via the acupuncture treatment Mark provides. Through treatment sessions and Chinese herbs, I am regular and do not suffer from gas and bloating. I also have more energy.”
Jennifer, Digestion, Sleep, PMS
“After a few acupuncture sessions I saw signs of change in my sleep and headaches.  I am sleeping much better and for my headaches, I have not had an aspirin/Tylenol for 5 months as I write this.”
Michelle Reading, MA, Sleep Problems
“I cannot say enough good things about Mark and how professional he is. There is a gentleness about him that complements his knowledge of acupuncture and truly makes his techniques effective … If you are going through IVF, I highly recommend that you see Mark.”
Paula, Infertility, IVF
“I first started acupuncture with Mark to help heal a heel spur and the resulting plantar fasciitis. From the first session Mark was extremely easy to work with. Thanks to Mark, I am back on the streets jogging and improving the pain I experience week to week.”
Adam, Heel Spurs, Plantar Fasciitis
“I was recommended to see Mark Whalen at Five Points Acupuncture and Wellness by a loyal friend. I had a sharp pain in my lower back which made it difficult to walk. After five appointments with Mark, I am pain-free and walking fine.”
Thomas, Back Pain

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