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• Dermatitis is a general term that describes a common skin irritation. The cause and appearance varies from person to person. It may be itchy, flakey, and may ooze.
• Atopic Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is the most common dermatitis. An estimated 16.5 million adults have atopic dermatitis.
• A study, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, showed that acupuncture combined with Chinese herbs offered beneficial effects to patients. Twenty patients were treated for twelve weeks with acupuncture, twice a week, and herbal medicine, three times a day, for mild atopic dermatitis. In this study, the average Eczema and Severity Index (EASI) fell from 4.99 to 1.81, and 78.8% of patients experienced a decrease in symptoms.
• Acupuncturists use the color, texture, and overall location of the dermatitis patch to determine the root cause.

  

• Skin patches that are red signify heat, flakey texture denotes dryness, itching is a sign of wind, and oozing from the skin shows dampness.
• Common acupuncture points include San Jiao 5 to dispel wind and Large intestine 11 to clear heat.
• The herbal formula Dermatrol (PS) by Evergreen, contains Wu Shao She as the chief herb. It helps to dispel wind-dampness to stop itching and inflammation.
• Reducing consumption of sugar, alcohol, caffeine, dairy, and spicy foods will reduce heat and dampness to the body and decrease inflammation.
• Be cautious using products such as soap, lotions, perfume oils, and laundry detergent as they may cause irritation.
• The recommended treatment plan: two acupuncture treatments per week for a month including the use of prescribed Chinese herbal formulas, followed by maintenance and prevention.

By Kayla Forstall and Dr. Guillaume Vincent

Dear Clinic Friends,

After being closed for 2 months, we are (cautiously) excited to announce that we will reopen the clinic on Monday, May 18.

We hope you will come in and resume your treatments. The closing of our clinic for several months was unexpected and we’d love to return to our normal level of providing treatments as soon as possible, while creating a clean, sanitized and relaxing environment for you and our staff.

Many of you purchased 4 for $100 packages that expired March 31, and you did not get a chance to use all of your credits before we closed. The expiration date for these has been extended to June 30, 2020.

We will be selling new 4 for $100 packages from May 18 to June 30.  These will expire September 30, 2020. We’d like for you to use all existing credits before you buy a new one.

We ask you to understand that we cannot absolutely guarantee a 100% virus-free space, but with your help, we will do everything we can to ensure your health and safety while visiting the clinic.

We will reopen under the guidance set forth by the Federal Government for Phase 2 re-opening procedures with a few additional requirements. This includes the following provisions and safety measures:

CDC:  We will follow CDC guidelines as much as possible.

–       Masks or facial coverings are required to enter the clinic.

–       Keep 6 feet between you and other patients if possible.

–       Stay home if you are sick or have been sick within the last 14 days prior your visit.

–       Stay home if you are a high-risk patient or you care for/live with a high risk person.

Entering the clinic: If you approach our lobby from the outside and see another person there, please wait outside until they leave the room (If the weather allows) or maintain 6 feet distance inside.

Payments: We prefer you use contactless pay if you have it. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and contactless payment cards are examples of these. If not, you will insert or swipe your credit card yourself.

Personal items: Leave your purses, phones, and other personal items in your car or at home. We want to minimize locker usage since they are a commonly touched surface.

Checking for fever: All patients will have body temperatures checked at the front desk prior to being allowed to enter the treatment room.

Scheduling: For a while, only 5 patients will be allowed in the treatment room at a time instead of the usual 9. Only every other chair will be occupied. There will be no one sitting next to you and you will be at least 6 feet away from others.

Sanitation: We will change the sheets and pillowcases after every person. We will wipe down commonly touched surfaces with disinfectant multiple times throughout the day. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance, in treatment space and bathrooms.

Air filter: We have a new air filter for the treatment room that removes viruses, bacteria, molds, and allergens from the air.

Blankets: Please bring your own blanket if the AC makes you cold. We do not have enough blankets to wash them after every use.

With these steps in place, we feel we can provide a safe environment for us all.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                             Ashley, Guillaume, Maxine, and Madelyn                                                                           Acupuncture Together Staff

Let’s clear up some misconceptions about this healing practice.

1. People think acupuncture is too expensive.

It’s true that there are many clinics that charge $75 – $125 for a single acupuncture treatment.

It’s also true that there are places you can be treated for $40 or less. Community acupuncture clinics (like ours) and internship clinics at acupuncture schools usually charge anywhere from $15 – $40 per treatment.

Our rate is $33.00 per treatment. Periodically, we sell packages, ie: 4 for $120 treatment packages offering a 10% discount. This brings down the rate to $30.00 per visit. We are also in the process of developing subscription offers.

2.  People think acupuncture is painful.

In general, acupuncture is a mostly comfortable experience. The large majority of people who receive acupuncture do not experience pain. Occasionally, one of the needles might hurt a little, but it can be removed or replaced with one that feels better. No acupuncturist wants their patient to feel discomfort, so tell your acupuncturist if a needle bothers you after the initial insertion.

At Acupuncture Together, we use some of the thinnest acupuncture needles on the market. Most people who visit our clinic do not experience any discomfort when receiving their acupuncture treatments.

3.  People don’t know what acupuncture can help them with.

The quick answer is almost anything! The most common reasons people get acupuncture at Acupuncture Together are:

Allergies  Anxiety  Arthritis  Asthma  Bell’s palsy  Chemo side effects Depression  Digestive problems  Eczema  Fatigue  Fertility  High blood pressure  Hives  Hot flashes  IBS  Injuries  Insomnia  Jet lag  Knee pain Migraines  Neck pain  Plantar fasciitis  PMS  Rashes  Stress  Sugar addiction  Surgical recovery  Tendonitis  Tennis elbow  TMJ

If you are interested, give acupuncture a try! It doesn’t have to be expensive, it probably won’t hurt, and it will most likely help you feel better.