From chronic pain to fertility to supportive cancer care - forty years of clinical focus.
Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization as effective for over 40 conditions, and in our clinic we've seen many more. Below is a practical guide to what we treat most, how we think about your specific condition, and what to expect from a course of care.
The same stomach pain can be six different conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
In the West, two patients with the same diagnosis receive largely the same treatment. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, two patients with the same diagnosis often need two completely different treatments - because TCM doesn't just see the disease, it sees the pattern.
Two people walk in with the same "stomach pain." One has a full, forceful pulse, a greasy yellow tongue, and dark urine - a pattern of Damp Heat affecting the Spleen. The other is thin and thirsty, with a dry red tongue and a rapid pulse - a pattern of Deficient Yin affecting the Stomach. Same symptom, entirely different treatment plans, because the underlying imbalance is different.
This is why your first visit begins with a long conversation and two careful exams - pulse and tongue - before a single needle is placed. The diagnosis is what makes the treatment work.
These are the areas where Dr. Qiao has accumulated the deepest clinical experience across forty years of practice. This list isn't exhaustive - if your condition isn't listed, call us for an honest answer about whether acupuncture can help.
The World Health Organization has specifically recognized acupuncture as effective for the conditions listed below. Dr. Qiao has treated patients across all of them.
The WHO list reflects decades of international research. Individual responses vary, and acupuncture is rarely a stand-alone treatment for serious disease - we work alongside your primary care provider, oncologist, or specialist whenever that's appropriate.
The same diagnosis can be many different patterns. These four steps are how we move from what you came in with to a treatment plan that matches your body.
A thorough conversation about your main concern, medical history, sleep, digestion, stress, and lifestyle. The goal is to see the full picture, not just the symptom.
Twelve pulse positions across both wrists; careful observation of the tongue's color, shape, cracks, and coating. Two of TCM's oldest and most refined diagnostic tools.
We synthesize everything into a TCM pattern - not "migraine," but Liver Yang rising or Blood deficiency with wind. This is the piece that decides the treatment.
You receive your first treatment the same day, and leave with a realistic care plan - session frequency, duration, and any herbal formulas or home-care guidance.
Chronic conditions take longer to resolve than acute ones. A condition you've had for ten years won't usually turn around in a single visit - but many patients feel meaningful relief early in the course of care, and the plan gets adjusted as your body responds.
At your first visit we'll give you a realistic, honest estimate based on what's going on - no hidden plans, no upsell. The schedule below is the general pattern.
A fresh injury, a recent flare-up, a seasonal issue - these often turn around quickly, with sessions usually spaced a few days apart.
Chronic pain, long-running digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, stubborn insomnia - expect a course of care, usually weekly then tapering down. Monthly maintenance is common for long-term stability.
This list covers the conditions we see most often, but it's not exhaustive. If you're not sure whether acupuncture can help with what you're dealing with, call us - we'll give you an honest answer.
Bring your questions, your history, and whatever isn't feeling right. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether acupuncture is a good fit - no commitment, no pressure.