01 / Pain Management
Pain Management with Acupuncture and Cupping
Pain management at University Clinic combines targeted acupuncture with cupping therapy to relieve chronic and acute pain, including back pain, joint pain, migraines, sports injuries, and post-surgical discomfort, by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscular tension. This approach is for patients with ongoing pain that has not been fully resolved by conventional care. You can expect an initial assessment followed by a tailored combination of needling and cupping sessions.
Cupping is used to loosen fascia and draw stagnant blood flow to the surface for faster recovery, while acupuncture targets nerve and muscle pathways to interrupt pain signals. The two are often used in the same session for a compounding effect.
02 / Internal Disorders
Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Internal Disorders
Internal disorders such as digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, respiratory conditions, sleep disorders, and stress-related conditions are treated through a combination of customized herbal formulas and acupuncture aimed at restoring the body's internal balance. This approach addresses root causes rather than only symptoms, and is suited for patients who want a complementary or ongoing-care approach alongside conventional medicine.
The process begins with an intake review of health history and symptoms. A herbal formula is then prescribed and adjusted over follow-up visits, paired with acupuncture sessions to support the herbal treatment's effects.
03 / Complex Conditions
A Careful Approach to Hard-to-Treat, Chronic Diseases
For complex or chronic diseases that have not responded well to standard treatment, the clinic offers a longer-term, closely monitored plan combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, and cupping, adjusted session by session based on patient response. This is intended for patients with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, long-standing pain syndromes, or other conditions where conventional treatment has plateaued.
These cases are typically overseen by senior practitioners at the professional clinic, with progress reviewed at regular intervals and treatment plans revised as needed. This is a gradual, monitored process rather than a quick fix.
04 / Our Modalities
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Cupping, How They Work Together
Acupuncture
Fine needles are placed at specific points to stimulate the nervous system, ease pain, and support organ function.
Herbal Medicine
Customized formulas of traditional herbs support internal balance and are adjusted as the patient's condition changes.
Cupping
Suction cups placed on the skin improve local circulation and release muscular tension, often used alongside acupuncture.
Most treatment plans combine two or all three modalities, chosen based on the specific condition and the patient's response over time. Combination, not a single technique, is the clinic's standard approach.
05 / Frequently Asked Questions
What to Expect
Is acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture is performed with sterile, single-use needles by trained and supervised practitioners, and is safe for most patients when administered by qualified providers.How long does a treatment plan take?
Pain conditions may improve within a few sessions, while internal disorders and chronic diseases typically require a longer course of weekly or biweekly visits reviewed over several weeks to months.Does cupping leave marks?
Cupping can leave temporary circular marks that resemble bruising, which usually fade within a few days to a week and are not painful.What is the difference between the professional clinic and the student clinic?
The professional clinic is staffed by licensed practitioners for direct care, while the student clinic offers treatment provided by supervised students at a reduced cost under the direct oversight of licensed faculty.Will herbal medicine interact with my current medications?
Practitioners review current medications and health history before prescribing herbal formulas to avoid interactions, so patients should bring a full medication list to their first visit.
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