Is Our Clearwater Gua Sha Treatment Right For You?

Do you experience joint or muscle pain? Possibly back pain? Carpal tunnel syndrome? Chronic inflammation? Interested in a more natural approach to your care? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we are proud to offer Gua Sha in Clearwater, Florida. Gua Sha is a treatment option that has been used for centuries to relieve a variety of ailments including pain and inflammation in the body. Have questions about Gua Sha or our other treatment options? Interested in scheduling an appointment? For any of your needs, please reach out to Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we would be happy to get your appointment scheduled.

What Is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique which is used to increase circulation of blood and fluids throughout the body. This can disperse toxicity and improve pain. Gua Sha is similar to cupping in the fact that it can increase blood circulation in an area, however, instead of using a cup and suction, a tool is used to scrape an area of the body that has had a lubricant applied prior to treatment. Tools for Gua Sha can vary, ceramic spoons, jade and even horn can be shaped to use as a tool.

​Gua Sha treatment much like cupping can leave some skin marks/discoloration which is known as “petechiae”. These areas are not painful or tender and typically fade within a few days.

What Do Patients Say?

Many people considering Gua Sha are worried that the experience may be painful, we often hear that the experience feels like a deep massage and tension relief is provided following the session.

What To Expect During Gua Sha Treatment

During your Gua Sha session, a tool will be used to scrape certain areas of the body, promoting circulation in that specific area. A lubricant is used on skin prior to treatment to avoid any injuries.

Schedule Gua Sha in Clearwater, Florida Today

Considering Gua Sha in Clearwater? We would be happy to help, schedule an appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture today.

Can Acupuncture Help with Addiction?

Are you or a loved one currently going through addiction treatment in Clearwater? Interested in naturally improving the chances of success while reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we offer acupuncture treatment for addiction. Whether you are addicted to nicotine, alcohol or narcotics. Today, we’ll be discussing acupuncture treatment for addiction and whether or not it can be beneficial. Have questions about our services? Ready to schedule an appointment with our acupuncturist near you? Simply reach out, we’d be happy to provide a free 15 minute phone consultation and determine the best treatment option for your needs.

About Our Clearwater Acupuncture Treatments

Acupuncture is a specific modality which has been used for thousands of years to address mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health. It has been used to treat a variety of conditions throughout time, including addiction. During treatment, your acupuncturist will use sterilized, fine needles at specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system.

How Does Acupuncture Help Addiction Treatment?

Although acupuncture addiction treatment research is somewhat new, it has been used in China since the early 1970s to aid in the withdrawal symptoms of patients who suffer from opioid abuse/addiction. It has been found that inserting and manipulating certain meridian points in the body can actually balance dopamine levels and reduce cortisol in the body, decreasing the withdrawal symptoms and cravings that can occur when kicking an addiction problem. Addiction acupuncture treatment in Clearwater can:

• Reduce addiction cravings.

• Reduce addiction withdrawal symptoms.

• Increase likelihood of success during addiction treatment.

• Improve insomnia.

• Decrease anxiety.

• Improve depressive symptoms.

• Reduce digestive problems.

Schedule Acupuncture For Addiction in Clearwater, FL Today

Interested in support for your addiction treatment? Considering scheduling an appointment for acupuncture? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida today to get started.

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Do you suffer from frequent episodes of abdominal pain? Bloating? Alternating periods of constipation and diarrhea? Have you been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome? Wondering if a more natural approach to IBS treatment such as acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine would be worth it? Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida will be discussing irritable bowel syndrome and how traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help.

What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Irritable bowel syndrome, more commonly referred to as IBS is a disorder which affects the small and large intestines. It is also referred to as spastic colon or mucus colitis in some cases. It is considered a syndrome due to the fact it involves symptoms that vary for each patient that is affected. Common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome include cramping, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, increased gas, stomach bloating, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Episodes of irritable bowel syndrome are often attributed to stress and eating certain foods.

How Can Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine Help IBS?

From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome can be caused by a dysfunctional stomach, spleen and/or liver. It has been found that acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary modifications and lifestyle changes can all impact the symptoms experienced, reducing discomfort and pain, improving digestion and normalizing the elimination of bowels.

In a 2004 study which was published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it was found that herbal formula containing codonopsis, atractylodes rhizome, poria, psoralea fruit, evodia, siler root, tangerine peel, ash bark, and cardamom was 90% effective in relieving/reducing IBS symptoms in patients for 6+ months. This formula was given twice daily and in certain cases modified to include other herbs depending upon exact symptomology of the patient.

Schedule Natural Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment in Clearwater Today

Interested in treating your irritable bowel syndrome with traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture in Clearwater? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture today, we’d be happy to get you added to our schedule.