Have you ever wondered if acupuncture could help you overcome ailments or other life challenges and live your life to the fullest? You’re not alone. More than 7 million people sought acupuncture treatment last year in the United States. Given that the practice has deep roots that date back over 5,000 years and a growing track record of acceptance by modern medical practitioners, the increased American interest in acupuncture to treat ailments isn’t all that surprising.
Licensed acupuncturist and founder of Spokane’s Jade Rabbit Acupuncture, Yvonne Bradle, says she sees patients seeking treatment for a range of reasons, from injury recovery, inflammation, pain relief and digestive issues to difficulty sleeping, anxiety and depression (including seasonal affective disorder).
Bradle’s practice specializes in ancient Chinese medicine that has been adapted for modern healing, including the addition of electroacupuncture. Her clinic emphasizes a highly personalized approach, tailoring acupuncture treatments to address each individual’s unique physical and emotional needs. Each new-patient visit starts with a thorough, whole-person assessment followed by the first needle placement session (generally painless and relaxing) and possibly some conversation about dietary and other lifestyle considerations or traditional Chinese movement exercises that could be incorporated.
Bradle considers herself a modern-medicine nerd, noting that acupuncture has gone through a lot of evolution over time and is not necessarily a replacement for medicine prescribed by a medical doctor but is complementary. It’s a very flexible medicine with a whole-person approach, she says, citing a growing body of research that shows acupuncture’s success at improving the lives of people suffering from a variety of ailments.
Acupuncture is slowly becoming more accepted by mainstream medicine as well, she says. Some U.S. doctors are now recommending it as an additional treatment, and more hospitals around the country are also making acupuncturists available. It’s also becoming more common for insurance companies to cover acupuncture treatments, which creates treatment opportunities for more patients.
If you’re interested in learning more about acupuncture or booking an appointment with Jade Rabbit Acupuncture, reach out at Jaderabbitacupuncture.com.
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