Dahms Acupuncture

Posted this photo to my stories a couple weeks ago but wanted to share again. Acupuncture is a great option to treat foot pain, tendinitis, and muscle tension. Many conditions I treat include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and neuropathies.

The Connection Between Fascia and Pain — Dahms Acupuncture Orthopedic Acupuncture & Stress Management Fascia is a connective tissue that forms a three-dimensional web throughout the entire body, enveloping muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. This expansive network provides structural support and facilitates communication between different body parts. Comprising collagen, elastin, and a gel-l

Acupuncture is now covered treatment under Medicare Part B for the treatment of low back pain. However, in order to use your Medicare benefits for acupuncture, you must see a participating Medicare provider. In California, licensed acupuncturists are not able to be participating Medicare providers and, unfortunately, this limits access for millions of people who are seeking help for many chronic pain conditions.

In an effort to make acupuncture more accessible, I am happy to now offer a Medicare discount of 20% off the full rate of a regular acupuncture treatment for up to 12 visits within 3 months for those currently receiving Medicare benefits and whose secondary insurance does not cover acupuncture.

Mindful eating is good way to help you feel better and have more energy throughout your day. With life being so busy, it’s easy to rush through meals and grab things that are easy to make but maybe not the healthiest choice (trust me, as a mom of 3 I know). But making time to sit for each meal and being mindful of what and how you’re eating are steps toward making a big difference on how you feel the rest of the day. Listening to your body for cues as to when you’re full, or how you feel after certain foods can help create healthy eating habits. Talking about this with your kids can also help set them up to have healthier eating habits as they grow up (at least that’s the hope 🤞).