ANCIENT TRADITION MEETS LATEST SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION. A Complete Healing Solution.

 Acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needles beneath the skin at specific points throughout the body to promote pain-relief and healing. The art of acupuncture has existed for over 3,000 years. Recent rigorous scientific studies have shown that acupuncture provides pain relief by enhancing the immune system, releasing endorphins, promoting circulation, blocking pain receptors and regulating hormones. 

 ​The World Organization and the National Institute of Health have declared acupuncture to be suitable for treating a wide range of health concerns. ​​According to a nationwide survey of Acupuncture users by Claire M. Cassidy, Ph.D.

At Eastlake Acupuncture of San Diego, we follow the guidance of The National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization, who have recognized that acupuncture can assist in the treatment of the following ailments and conditions:

Recently, scientists and researchers have begun to cast a serious eye on acupuncture and its treatment results. Their findings have shown that acupuncture does have a measurable positive effect on patients with a wide variety of injuries, emotional disorders and illnesses. 

 These studies, as well as word of mouth from happy clients has helped acupuncture gain wide acceptance. In fact, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 51% of medical doctors understand the efficacy and value of acupuncture, and medical doctors refer patients to acupuncturists more than any other alternative care provider.