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Mr. Steven Richard Sonmore, L. AC., DIPL. AC.
Acupuncturist
Dr. Steven Richard Sonmore L. AC., DIPL. AC. is a top Acupuncturist in Edina, MN. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to his specialty, Dr. Steven Richard Sonmore L. AC., DIPL. AC. is an expert in changing the lives of his patients for the better. Through his designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Steven Richard Sonmore L. AC., DIPL. AC. is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in his field, Dr. Steven Richard Sonmore L. AC., DIPL. AC. is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. He embodys the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Edina, MN, Dr. Steven Richard Sonmore L. AC., DIPL. AC. is a true asset to his field and is dedicated to the profession of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
30 years
Experience
Mr. Steven Richard Sonmore, L. AC., DIPL. AC.
- Edina, MN
- Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture & Herbal Studies
- Accepting new patients
7 Reasons to Seek Out Acupuncture
Do you ever feel like your life is a merry-go-round that doesn't stop? Do you toss and turn at night waiting to fall asleep? Do you ever take time for yourself? Do you suffer...
Lately I've been experiencing a lot of fatigue. Can acupuncture help?
Yes, in the right hands acupuncture can help your fatigue. Even chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, we usually use all the tools of Chinese medicine for this such as Chinese READ MORE
Yes, in the right hands acupuncture can help your fatigue. Even chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, we usually use all the tools of Chinese medicine for this such as Chinese herbal formulas, dietary therapy and life style counseling. It has taken your body years to develop this condition so it will require a seires of treatments to reverse it.
Can insomnia be treated with acupuncture?
Most people that use medications for insomnia end up being dependent on their meds. Plus they endure the side effects. Acupuncture is a natural way for rebalancing the nervous READ MORE
Most people that use medications for insomnia end up being dependent on their meds. Plus they endure the side effects. Acupuncture is a natural way for rebalancing the nervous system to enhance sleep. https://www.orientalmedcare.com/2018/01/09/acupuncture-insomnia-edina-mn/
My wife has no drive for sex. Will acupuncture be able to help at all?
A healthy sex drive is a sign of good health. The original emphasis of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine was never just pain management but how to make humans live longer and healthier. READ MORE
A healthy sex drive is a sign of good health. The original emphasis of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine was never just pain management but how to make humans live longer and healthier. This includes helping both men and women have strength, energy and a normal sex drive. https://www.orientalmedcare.com/2017/06/08/low-libido-acupuncture-minneapolis-mn/
Can acupuncture help me in managing stress?
Acupuncture is one of the best therapies for managing stress. Too often in our fast-paced lifestyle we are keyed in to our sympathetic nervous system, or fight-or-flight syndrome. READ MORE
Acupuncture is one of the best therapies for managing stress. Too often in our fast-paced lifestyle we are keyed in to our sympathetic nervous system, or fight-or-flight syndrome. Acupuncture helps you key in to your relaxation response.
Can acupuncture help in treating diabetes?
Yes, acupuncture can help your diabetes. With diabetes, your body either does not produce enough insulin or doesn't respond to it properly. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture can help your diabetes. With diabetes, your body either does not produce enough insulin or doesn't respond to it properly. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can cause serious complications if untreated, including blindness, heart attack, kidney failure, and nerve damage.
Can acupuncture treat my digestive disorders?
A slow digestive system can be caused by several different factors. At our clinic, we would begin with a Chinese pulse diagnosis to determine which organs are involved. Then we READ MORE
A slow digestive system can be caused by several different factors. At our clinic, we would begin with a Chinese pulse diagnosis to determine which organs are involved. Then we would correct it with acupuncture. We have also had much success with bloating and acid reflux.
Are acupressure and acupuncture the same?
That's a great question. Acupressure is pressing on acupuncture points with the fingers and thumbs. Acupuncture is stimulating acupuncture points with sterile needles about the READ MORE
That's a great question. Acupressure is pressing on acupuncture points with the fingers and thumbs. Acupuncture is stimulating acupuncture points with sterile needles about the thickness of a human hair. They are not usually done at the same time. Acupuncture must be performed by a licensed acupuncturist. Acupuncture is more effective than acupressure. It can target a health problem or disease more precisely.
Is there a cure for acute arthritis in acupuncture?
The "itis" in the word arthritis indicates inflammation. Acupuncture is a champion in quelling inflammation. Medications and painkillers only work at masking the symptoms. Acupuncture READ MORE
The "itis" in the word arthritis indicates inflammation. Acupuncture is a champion in quelling inflammation. Medications and painkillers only work at masking the symptoms. Acupuncture when done correctly directs the blood into the injured area so it can heal.
Is there any way acupuncture can help treat asthma?
Yes, if done properly acupuncture can greatly help your asthma. It will open up your lungs and help you to breath easier. Some of our patients have been checked by their regular READ MORE
Yes, if done properly acupuncture can greatly help your asthma. It will open up your lungs and help you to breath easier. Some of our patients have been checked by their regular physician after a series of treatments at our clinic and have found significant improve in their lung capacity.
Can acupuncture help treat thyroid imbalance?
Yes, Acupuncture can be used to treat thyroid diseases. Several studies showed that acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can be beneficial in treating hypothyroidism. One READ MORE
Yes, Acupuncture can be used to treat thyroid diseases. Several studies showed that acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can be beneficial in treating hypothyroidism. One study involved 27 female patients who were found to have elevated TSH levels, along with normal levels of thyroid hormones. Twenty of the 27 patients who underwent the treatment showed a significant decrease in the severity of clinical symptoms, and the TSH levels fell down to the physiological values.
Another study at Shanghai Medical University in China, 32 patients with hypothyroidism were treated for one year with a Chinese herbal preparation to stimulate the kidney meridian. The results were compared with a control group of 34 people. The study found that the clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism were markedly improved, which confirmed that hypothyroidism is closely related to a deficiency in kidney energy.
Acupuncture can improve the immune system and it can benefit people with immunological conditions such as those with allergies, infections, immune deficiency and autoimmune conditions.
Another study at Shanghai Medical University in China, 32 patients with hypothyroidism were treated for one year with a Chinese herbal preparation to stimulate the kidney meridian. The results were compared with a control group of 34 people. The study found that the clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism were markedly improved, which confirmed that hypothyroidism is closely related to a deficiency in kidney energy.
Acupuncture can improve the immune system and it can benefit people with immunological conditions such as those with allergies, infections, immune deficiency and autoimmune conditions.
I have a migraine problem. Should I see an acupuncturist?
Acupuncture treats migraines naturally by stimulating endorphins and other neurotransmitters to control pain. It relieves stress while promoting a sense of well being. Many patients READ MORE
Acupuncture treats migraines naturally by stimulating endorphins and other neurotransmitters to control pain. It relieves stress while promoting a sense of well being. Many patients have come to us that have used medications for years because they were not working. Acupuncture has been working for thousands of years.
Does acupuncture work for anxiety?
Yes, acupuncture is an excellent therapy for anxiety. According to Chinese medicine each emotion corresponds to a specific emotion. For example the liver is associated with anger READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture is an excellent therapy for anxiety. According to Chinese medicine each emotion corresponds to a specific emotion. For example the liver is associated with anger and frustration. The stomach is associated with worry. The kidneys are associated with fear and so forth.
We were made to experience each emotion but not get preoccupied with one. By balancing the organ with acupuncture treatments we balance the emotion.
We were made to experience each emotion but not get preoccupied with one. By balancing the organ with acupuncture treatments we balance the emotion.
Can acupuncture help in treating GERD?
The exact cause of acid reflux or GERD, is still unknown. The drugs available do not cure the disease, and they have side effects plus they have limited effectiveness in suppressing READ MORE
The exact cause of acid reflux or GERD, is still unknown. The drugs available do not cure the disease, and they have side effects plus they have limited effectiveness in suppressing the symptoms.
Studies have proven the effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs). This muscle lets food to move to the stomach. In GERD sufferers, this muscle relaxes at the wrong time, letting acid move into the esophagus and initiating the irritating heartburn.
In the study an acupuncture point on the wrist reduced the frequency of TLESRs by more than 50% in 1 hour. Now that was with just one point. Imagine what a treatment from an experience acupuncturist could do for your husband's GERD.
Studies have proven the effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs). This muscle lets food to move to the stomach. In GERD sufferers, this muscle relaxes at the wrong time, letting acid move into the esophagus and initiating the irritating heartburn.
In the study an acupuncture point on the wrist reduced the frequency of TLESRs by more than 50% in 1 hour. Now that was with just one point. Imagine what a treatment from an experience acupuncturist could do for your husband's GERD.
Can I go to an acupuncturist to get rid of my abdominal pain?
In the right hands, yes. The expert acupuncturist will diagnose the cause of the abdominal pain first before the treatment. This will determine which internal organs are causing READ MORE
In the right hands, yes. The expert acupuncturist will diagnose the cause of the abdominal pain first before the treatment. This will determine which internal organs are causing the severe gas, acidity and pain. The superior acupuncturist will not needle your abdomen. Instead they would needle your arms and legs. These are the most effective points for that condition. Acupuncturists have been refining and passing on this knowledge for over two thousand years.
I am having a lot of stress due to menopause and I am unable to sleep soundly. Should I go for acupuncture treatment?
Acupuncture can balance your hormones to reduce the negative symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety and irritability. Acupuncture can also balance your READ MORE
Acupuncture can balance your hormones to reduce the negative symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety and irritability. Acupuncture can also balance your nervous system so you can sleep soundly. Too often with our fast paced lifestyle, we are keyed into our sympathetic nervous system or fight and flight syndrome. Acupuncture helps you tap into your parasympathetic nervous system or relaxation response.
Is there a treatment for bronchitis in acupuncture?
Yes, acupuncture can do wonders for bronchitis. This last winter our clinic was flooded with patients suffering with bronchitis, pneumonia, colds and flu who received our help READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture can do wonders for bronchitis. This last winter our clinic was flooded with patients suffering with bronchitis, pneumonia, colds and flu who received our help with acupuncture treatments
Can accupuncture help in bringing down my cholesterol?
Yes, our clinic has helped patients lower their cholesterol.
Can an acupuncturist help me with my GERD?
In the right hands yes. We treat GERD often at our clinic. Chinese medicine has been used for digestive disorders as far back as 3 AD. Studies has proven that specific acupuncture READ MORE
In the right hands yes. We treat GERD often at our clinic. Chinese medicine has been used for digestive disorders as far back as 3 AD. Studies has proven that specific acupuncture points have a calming effect that relaxes muscles and promotes digestion.
I have headaches frequently. Can acupuncture treatment help?
Certainly, we treat this everyday. Headaches are a sign that something is wrong in the body. We start out the first session with Chinese pulse and tongue diagnosis to find out READ MORE
Certainly, we treat this everyday. Headaches are a sign that something is wrong in the body. We start out the first session with Chinese pulse and tongue diagnosis to find out the cause of the headaches. Then a treatment plan is formulated. The treatments are effective and relaxing.
Is acupuncture effective in treating blood related problems like anemia?
Special acupuncture points can nurture nutrients that can enhance iron absorption. Studies have shown that acupuncture can enhance levels of serum ferratin. They can also resolve READ MORE
Special acupuncture points can nurture nutrients that can enhance iron absorption. Studies have shown that acupuncture can enhance levels of serum ferratin. They can also resolve symptoms of anemia like shortness of breath, palpitations, paleness and tiredness. Acupuncture can enhance digestion and the absorption of food.
