Richard S Mandell LIC. AC., Acupuncturist
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Richard S Mandell LIC. AC.

Acupuncturist

1354A Beacon Street Brookline MA, 02446
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Practice Philosophy

Holistic Medicine

About

Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac., received his diploma in Acupuncture from The New England School of Acupuncture and is licensed by the Committee on Acupuncture/Board of Medicine in Massachusetts. He is also the founder and executive director of The Global Acupuncture Project.

Education and Training

New England School of Acupuncture Acupuncture 1990

Provider Details

Male English 34 years of experience
Richard S Mandell LIC. AC.
Richard S Mandell LIC. AC.'s Expert Contributions
  • Can acupuncture fix insomnia?

    Yes, acupuncture can help to improve sleep issues, including difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • How often should I get acupuncture for pain?

    It is impossible for me to provide a helpful answer to this. To be able to answer this, your practitioner would have to evaluate your particular issue via a thorough health history intake. Richard Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • What treatments can be done to fix lower back pain?

    Acupuncture is very helpful to reduce or eliminate back pain. Often, cupping is also included in the treatment plan. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Can acupuncture fix sciatica?

    Thank you for your questions about acupuncture and sciatica. Acupuncture will help resolve the locus of the problem, probably your lower spine, as well as improve circulation in your low back and legs to reduce and resolve the sciatic pain. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Miscarriage or periods

    Good Morning: It is difficult to fully understand what is occurring based on the information you provided. Might you be pregnant? When was your last period? What were the symptoms associated with that period? Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • What is the treatment for chronic back pain?

    In acupuncture and Chinese medicine, each patient is treated as a whole individual, and thus each case is evaluated individually. Because of this, back pain will be treated differently for each person. Treatments may include the use of needles, moxa (a type of heat therapy), and cupping. Richard Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Is acupuncture safe for anxiety?

    Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment modality. With regard to treating anxiety, acupuncture can be used as the sole treatment or alongside medication. However, if the anxiety is severe, interrupting one's ability to function, one should also seek other professional help. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Can you help with blood pressure issues?

    Yes, acupuncture can help to reduce blood pressure Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Can chronic headaches be fixed?

    While I would never use the term "fixed," I do find that acupuncture can be very helpful in reducing the incidence and severity of headaches. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Can you help with neck stiffness?

    Yes, acupuncture and its adjunctive techniques can be very helpful with resolving a stiff neck. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Is acupuncture good for restless leg syndrome?

    Yes, acupuncture can be helpful in treating restless leg syndrome. READ MORE

  • Can you help recover after a stroke?

    Acupuncture has a long history of helping people recover from a stroke. The sooner a person begins acupuncture, the better the outcome. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Is acupuncture an effective treatment for pain?

    Acupuncture is very effective in treating pain, including neck pain. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • How often should you get acupuncture for leg pain?

    Because acupuncturists treat each patient as an individual and holistically, it is impossible to say what frequency of treatments you might need without doing a complete intake. This is an excellent question for your acupuncturist. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Can tinnitus be fixed?

    Thank you for your question. Tinnitus can be difficult to treat successfully. As with all conditions, the acupuncturist will need to do a complete intake to make a diagnosis according to acupuncture theory. The information gathered and the particular diagnosis will help to predict how successful the treatments will be. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Can you help with elbow pain?

    Yes, acupuncture can definitely help to reduce your elbow pain Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Is acupuncture effective for insomnia?

    Thank you for the question about acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia Yes, I have found over my many years of practice that acupuncture can be very helpful treating insomnia. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Is acupuncture good for gastritis?

    Yes, acupuncture can help with the symptoms of gastritis. The best results will be seen when appropriate diet changes are also made. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Does acupuncture help with sinus allergies?

    Yes, acupuncture can be very helpful with the signs and symptoms of sinus allergies. Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist Brookline Community Acupuncture www.brooklinecommunityacupuncture.com READ MORE

  • Where are acupuncture needles placed for vertigo?

    Thank you for your question about vertigo. Acupuncture treats every patient as an individual, based on information gathered during the initial visit, including that from feeling the radial pulse and looking at the tongue. Therefore, it is impossible to tell you which acupuncture points the practitioner may use prior to doing the intake. READ MORE

Professional Memberships

  • National Acupuncture Detoxification Association  
  • Trainer National Acupuncture Detoxification Association  1990 

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Global Acupuncture Project

Experience & Accolades

  • Founder & Executive Director2002The PanAfrican Acupuncture Project

Richard S Mandell LIC. AC.'s Practice location

Brookline Community Acupuncture

1354A Beacon Street -
Brookline, MA 02446
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New patients: 617-879-9992
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BROOKLINE, MA 02446
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