Acupuncture -- Conditions Treated

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize acupuncture’s effectiveness for a wide range of conditions, based on modern scientific research studies.

The following medical conditions can be treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. If you have any questions about your particular situation, please ask. You can get in touch with us here.

The most commonly treated conditions in our clinic:

Headaches and migraines
Digestive Problems
Allergies
Back and Neck Pain
Women’s Health and Fertility
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Joint Pain
Fatigue
Skin Conditions

Other conditions that are treatable with acupuncture and Chinese herbs:

Pain

Headache & migraine
Back pain and neck pain
Sciatica
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Frozen Shoulder
Tennis elbow
TMJ
Arthritis and Joint Pain
Injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
Fibromyalgia

Digestive

Indigestion, heartburn, reflux
Ulcers
Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Nausea and vomiting, morning sickness

Respiratory

Allergies
Asthma
Sinus infection
Colds and flu
Cough and bronchitis
Chronic congestion or dryness

Stress

Anxiety
Depression
Irritability and tension
Insomnia
PTSD symptoms

Women’s Health

Painful periods
Irregular or absent periods
Heavy periods and abnormal bleeding
Ovarian cysts
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Re-establish cycle after birth control pill
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) — mood changes, bloating, breast tenderness, food cravings, muscle tension, cramping
Vaginal discharge
Menopausal symptoms — hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, dryness, anxiety, sleep difficulties
Painful intercourse
Infertility
Improved IVF success rate
Recurrent or threatened miscarriage
Postpartum depression
Breastfeeding issues: low milk supply, mastitis

Urogenital

Urinary tract infections
Urgency or incontinence
Enlarged prostate
Impotence
Male infertility

Neurological

Migraines
Stroke recovery
Multiple Sclerosis
Bell’s Palsy
Nerve pain or numbness (neuropathy)
Restless leg syndrome
Meniere’s Disease

Skin Conditions

Eczema
Psoriasis
Acne
Allergic dermatitis
Poison ivy rash

Other Common Health Concerns

High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Chronic fatigue
Stress and tension

Many other health conditions are responsive to acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment.

If you don’t see your concerns listed here, please ask! Contact us.

Testimonials

“I came to Marilyn with health problems conventional clinicians had told me they could do nothing about. After only a few sessions, these have resolved and I feel healthier than I have in years. At each visit, Marilyn attends to my health concerns with care and insight. Acupuncture has exceeded my expectations and Marilyn is a gem. I highly recommend her.”

Tali, Cambridge

“I initially contacted Marilyn about acupuncture as a last resort, thinking that it couldn’t make my chronic pain (migraines, fibromyalgia) any worse – though being very needle-phobic, I was concerned I might not be able to sit still for a treatment. Not only did seeing Marilyn allow me to have pain-free days, it significantly reduced the frequency & severity of my symptoms and drastically improved my quality of life. Instead of a last resort, acupuncture has become my go-to solution for anything from irregular menstrual cycles to a head cold. In addition, the needles are so tiny, I wasn’t bothered by them the way I am at the doctor’s office, which was a huge relief.”

Adrian, Jamaica Plain

“I believe Marilyn was a crucial part of my recent successful IVF cycle. Two months before, I had been told I had poor oocyte quality. My doctor said I should consider donor eggs. Two months of acupuncture with Marilyn, and I had perfect eggs, where seven out of nine retrieved eggs fertilized. I am now fourteen weeks pregnant from that cycle. I know Marilyn’s warmth, expertise, and skill played a large part in improving my egg quality and preparing my body to be receptive to a pregnancy.”

SK, Cambridge

“I worked with Marilyn during the darkest and most difficult period of my life. I was physically ill and emotionally fragmented, terrified, and beyond vulnerable. Marilyn was patient, generous, deeply compassionate, humble, curious, and willing to collaborate with me so that I felt safe and comfortable during the treatments. She listens with her ears and her hands and her intuition, and on her table I tasted a sense of deep rest and healing that I hadn’t felt in years. I am extremely grateful to her and her gifts.”

D, Cambridge