Integrative Acupuncture Iowa City

worked as a licensed massage therapist providing pain and stress relief in Iowa City for 10 years before practicing acupuncture and tui na (massage) in Iowa City and his experience shows in his unique hands-on treatments which integrate Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and tui na massage with a modern understanding of chronic and acute pain. Patrick is an expert in identifying and eliminating myofascial trigger points, which can cause pain and dysfunction of joints, using tools such as acupuncture, tui na (massage), gua sha (muscle scrapping/stripping), and cupping. Patrick also uses these treatment modalities to treat the wide range of diseases, conditions, and symptoms considered to be effectively treated with acupuncture and tui na by the World Health Organization: allergies, nausea and vomiting, headaches, depression, anxiety, facial pain and temporomandibular pain, periarthritis of the shoulder, post operative pain, sciatica, and sprains. Acupuncture is also widely used as part of a comprehensive recovery plan in stroke and spinal cord rehabilitation plans. Acupuncture is the cornerstone of any wellness or holistic health program. Integrate acupuncture into your wellness program today and you will be on your way to living a life that is active and free from pain.