Acute injuries such as a broken nose, broken tibia/fibula, hyper-extended back, separated collar bone, torn meniscus, subluxation of ribs, jammed fingers/toes, bruises, sprains or undiagnosed pain are some of the many injuries well treated at Columbia River Acupuncture.

Unresolved injuries, degraded tissues, aging, overuse, repetitive movements, poor body posture/alignment and avoidance of rest/healing time can all lead to chronic pain.

Acupuncture and massage work great at speeding recovery to those with overworked, tight, imbalanced, sore muscles, joints, and bones.

Nausea, abdominal cramping, acute/chronic gastritis, poor digestion, poor assimilation of nutrients, bloating/gas, acid reflux, bowel movement regulation (diarrhea/constipation), yeast overgrowth, food allergies/sensitivities, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gallbladder inflammation/stones, hemorrhoids, dysentery, and incontinence are all well treated using Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Chinese Medicine is, and has been, immersed in Women’s Health for over 5000 years. We are not sure if it is because children were important, to continue the lineage, or if the women were happy and healthy, then the Emperor would be too!

Those undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplant, or other cancer treatment are often left with an assortment of pain symptoms as well as unwanted side-effects ranging from nausea, lack of appetite, neuralgia, neuropathy, fatigue, insomnia, depression and more.

Chinese medicine can be very successful in returning people to a state of balance through acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary considerations, tuina, QiGong and/or meditation.

An allergy is a reaction to certain foods, environmental factors, emotional stiumulation, drugs, etc – causing an antigen-antibody complex which triggers inflammatory responses such as runny nose, itchy eyes, skin rash, hives/welts, sneezing, swollen airways, and/or a cough.

Wheezing, asthma, sneezing, COPD, dry/chronic cough, fatigue, allergies (seasonal/environmental), immune insufficiency, common cold/rhinitis (runny nose), and bronchitis can greatly affect one’s ability to breathe, a vital component of life.

Acupuncture is very effective before surgery to provide relaxation, to reduce the quantity of anesthesia, to boost one’s immune system and to increase the chances for a successful surgery.

Many people have anxiety or fear when having dental procedures. At Columbia River Acupuncture, we treat patients prior to the procedure(s), which can be very helpful in reducing this anxiety.

These conditions might include peripreal neuropathy, bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, alzheimer’s disease/dementia, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, MS, phantom limb pain, postherpetic neuralgia, or undiagnosed nerve pain.