Acupuncture Together

03/10/2026

This study marks a breakthrough in acupuncture research because it used a double blind trial design. Neither participants nor researchers knew who was receiving treatment or placebo. While those who received the placebo also experienced pain reduction, the pain relief lasted longer for those who received acupuncture.
This study is also important as showing promise as an effective treatment for vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition of the v***a and genitalia affecting as many as 10% of females. It is woefully understudied, and the results of this study were very positive.
You can read the research article in the Journal of Pain, and an article with commentary from University of Chicago College of Nursing entitled “Study finds acupuncture produces longer-lasting pain relief than placebo.”

03/09/2026

“There’s never been a trial like this,” Schlaeger says. “This trial was so rigorous, and it’s the first evidence that acupuncture produces a significantly longer-lasting reduction in vulvodynia pain compared to a placebo.” Takakura provided a breakthrough for the acupuncture study: double-blind acupuncture needles that enabled the researchers to treat participants with a placebo. Previously, this was thought to be near-impossible in acupuncture studies, Schlaeger said.

The double-blind needles developed by Takakura are housed in a tube that adheres to the skin via a small pedestal base. Neither acupuncturist nor patient knows what kind of needle is inside the tube: either a sharp-tipped needle that penetrates the skin and provides actual acupuncture or a blunt-tipped placebo that touches the skin, providing a sensation to the patient, without actually piercing it. This way, both the acupuncturist and the study participant don’t know which treatment is applied to which patient.

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03/08/2026

Spring allergies have already started for some people, and for others symptoms will begin in April or May. Acupuncture is helpful for reducing the severity of allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, watery eyes, runny nose, congestion, sneezing , post nasal drip and itchy or irritated throat. It can be used preventatively before allergies are expected to occur in order to reduce symptoms from the start, or it can be used once symptoms begin to get them under control.

03/06/2026

ICYMI, we’re open on both Saturdays and Sundays! Appointments for new and returning patients are available both days this weekend. Justine will be in on Saturday and Andrew is working on Sunday. Book online at acupuncturetogether.com for a restful and healing weekend acupuncture treatment.

02/27/2026

Feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, edgy, irritable or frazzled? Acupuncture can help you get calm and carry on.

02/26/2026

Oh, it's been YEARS since we have had a special... pretty sure this is the first one since our move to Medford nearly 5 years ago! Post-blizzard get back to acupuncture special: $25 follow-ups, $50 first visits and $50 re-evaluation appointments, now through 3/3/26. Limit of one per person. Use this link to schedule.

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02/23/2026

This review came in on Google a few days ago. We really appreciate it and are so happy to see such amazing progress!

02/19/2026

Did you know we are open 7 days a week? Weekend acupuncture is very popular and we are here for you!
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02/17/2026

Tranquil, restorative, connection, healing, relaxing, effective, acupuncture together- this is the magic of community acupuncture

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Acupuncture Together ❤️

02/09/2026

Everyone is welcome in Medford and at Acupuncture Together.
Medford residents can join the Medford community response network. Scan the QR code on our sign the next time you’re here. We are neighbors protecting and helping neighbors. ❤️💪🏼

02/07/2026

We hate to have to do this, but a snow emergency has been declared in Medford. Parking isn’t allowed on Boston Ave. and side street parking is severely limited, therefore, we will be closed on Saturday. We hope to reopen on Sunday afternoon. Andrew will be working on Sunday from 1-5 and plenty of appointments are still available. Book online at acupuncturetogether.com.