by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 1, 2024 | Acupuncture, anxiety, Arthritis, Back Pain, energy, Food, headache, Health Tips, migraine, neck pain, neuropathic pain, Pain, Sleep, Stress
Want to get the most out of your acupuncture treatment? Of course you do! Here’s an easy–at least I think it’s easy–step you can take prior to your acupuncture session with me, particularly if your treatment is to address pain, stress, or...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 29, 2023 | Acupuncture, energy, Stress
The world can feel chaotic and overwhelming, at times. There’s a theory that the brain’s #1 goal is to minimize surprises. This theory is called the “free energy principle,” and it is that every living organism is trying to reduce the chances...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 10, 2023 | Acupuncture, anxiety, mental health, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine
It seems weird right? Needles helping you feel calmer? It may sound strange, but yes, it’s true, acupuncture can help you manage your anxiety, even if you’re nervous about needles. Firstly, let me start with the needles part because I know that anyone...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 19, 2022 | Acupuncture, headache, Health Tips, Pain, Stress
Do you suffer from TMJ syndrome? If so, you understand how painful it can be. Whether you’re smiling, laughing, talking, yawning, or chewing, these common daily facial movements can cause you a great deal of agony. The good news for sufferers is that there are...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 5, 2022 | Acupuncture, Arthritis, Back Pain, headache, injury, migraine, neck pain, Pain
Pain isn’t a condition that should be ignored. If left untreated, pain can lead to many other serious health conditions (not to mention how it completely diminishes your quality of life). But did you know that acupuncture is an effective tool for treating pain?...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 26, 2022 | Acupuncture, Back Pain, Pain
Back pain affects almost everyone at some point in their life. It can be a small discomfort, an inconvenience that limits your activities, or one of the most crippling pains you’ll ever experience. No matter which category you fall into, you shouldn’t just have...
