Pre-Birth (or Labor Prep) Acupuncture is a series of 4-5 weekly treatments beginning at week 34-36 of your pregnancy that are designed to help your body go into labor on time and to labor to progress normally and without complication once it begins.*Beginning week 34 is recommended if you’re experiencing It is not labor induction…
Information for mums-to-be WHAT IS A “BREECH” BABY? So you’ve been told that your baby isn’t in the optimal position for a vaginal birth by your OBGYN. Now what? Well, if you’re between weeks 34-37 acupuncture and moxibustion might just be the answer you’re looking for, especially if you’re looking to avoid having a manual…
Imagine waking up and half your face is completely paralyzed. Developing Bell’s Palsy can feel a bit like a practical joke. You look in the mirror, and something’s not quite right. You eat a snack, but your lips feel numb. Suddenly, you can’t blink one eye or smile. It’s often so shocking to wake up…
Transfer day is finally here! Here are a few things that can help boost implantation. For anyone undergoing IVF, embryo transfer day can be an anxious one – especially if you have never done it before and don’t quite know what to expect. We have had the honor of being part of hundreds of embryo transfers, performing…
Drinking bone broth is centuries old food therapy known to many cultures that truly makes for concentrated healing. Some might say bone broths are the most quintessential, fundamental, and powerful medicinal beverage. They are filling, rich, complex, and even soul-satisfying. While sipping bone broth has become a trendy practice, it has always provided numerous health…
The journey to parenthood can be an emotional rollercoaster, and for some, it includes the experience of loss and heartbreak. But amidst the clouds, a ray of hope shines bright in the form of “rainbow babies” – those cherished little ones born after a miscarriage or infant loss. While the road may seem challenging, acupuncture…
Sciatica and low back pain are two of the most common and debilitating conditions that affect millions of people around the world. It’s also the number 1 reason people seek out acupuncture as a drug-free option for managing this painful condition. Back pain can result from various causes, such as injury, overuse, poor posture,…
Post-operative manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialized therapeutic technique that offers several significant benefits for patients recovering from surgery. This gentle, hands-on massage therapy targets the lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, immune function, and waste removal within the body. Post-operative MLD is typically performed by trained therapists and…
Migraine headaches are one of the most debilitating neurological conditions worldwide. Migraines are known to be crippling with intense, throbbing or pulsing pain coupled with light sensitivity, nausea and even vomit, with a possible light aura or flashing lights. Other long term side effects of chronic headaches include crankiness and stress, sleep disturbance and…
For chronic pain patients, acupuncture is often the last resort, yielding the best result. Living with chronic pain can be an arduous journey, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and exhausted from seeking relief. At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we understand the struggles faced by chronic pain patients who have exhausted all other options. We…
