EXPERT
Ms. Ellen D. Leonard, L.AC.
Acupuncturist
Dr. Ellen D. Leonard L.AC. is a top Acupuncturist in Grants Pass, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Ellen D. Leonard L.AC. is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Ellen D. Leonard L.AC. is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Ellen D. Leonard L.AC. is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Grants Pass, OR, Dr. Ellen D. Leonard L.AC. is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
24 years
Experience
Ms. Ellen D. Leonard, L.AC.
- Grants Pass, OR
- New England School of Acupuncture
- Accepting new patients
No results found
Are acupressure mats safe?
I am unfamiliar with acupressure mats so I can't give you a definitive answer. They probably have nobs at certain points to try to correlate with acupuncture points on the back. READ MORE
I am unfamiliar with acupressure mats so I can't give you a definitive answer. They probably have nobs at certain points to try to correlate with acupuncture points on the back. But people are different heights, so it would be difficult to know if they are hitting YOUR points. If they are, they might well be helpful, and I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be safe.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
What does acupuncture actually do for your body?
Unfortunately, there is no quick answer to your question. I would recommend getting and reading the book, "The Web that has no Weaver" by Ted Kaptchuk. It gives a layman's explanation READ MORE
Unfortunately, there is no quick answer to your question. I would recommend getting and reading the book, "The Web that has no Weaver" by Ted Kaptchuk. It gives a layman's explanation of what it took four years of eastern medical school for acupuncturists to learn.
Acupuncture stimulates and balances the different energies in your body. There is nothing comparable in western medicine, so it's difficult to explain in western terms.
Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Acupuncture stimulates and balances the different energies in your body. There is nothing comparable in western medicine, so it's difficult to explain in western terms.
Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Is acupuncture good for mental health?
Emotional pain such as anxiety and depression are probably my favorite things to treat because acupuncture works so well. Unlike western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine READ MORE
Emotional pain such as anxiety and depression are probably my favorite things to treat because acupuncture works so well. Unlike western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is truly holistic in that it recognizes and treats the emotional body at the same time it is treating the physical body. They are inseparable to us. I would highly recommend you see an acupuncturist for your issues. You'll wish you had started a long time ago.
What can be treated with acupuncture?
Anxiety and depression are probably my favorite things to treat because acupuncture works so well. Unlike western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is truly holistic READ MORE
Anxiety and depression are probably my favorite things to treat because acupuncture works so well. Unlike western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is truly holistic in that the emotional and physical bodies are inseparable. There is an emotion associated with every organ, so as we are treating the physical body we are also treating the emotional body, as well.
So if I were you, I would get into see an acupuncturist ASAP. You'll wish you'd started a long time ago.
So if I were you, I would get into see an acupuncturist ASAP. You'll wish you'd started a long time ago.
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for anxiety?
There are no true "quick fixes" for our physical or emotional bodies. It takes time for real healing to occur. Having said that, you will most likely start to feel changes within READ MORE
There are no true "quick fixes" for our physical or emotional bodies. It takes time for real healing to occur. Having said that, you will most likely start to feel changes within a treatment or two. It does take time for those changes to stick, so it's important to commit to a series of treatments. I start out seeing patients twice a week until their symptoms stay reduced the whole time, then I see them once a week, then every other week, and so on, This usually takes months, but it IS effective, so I encourage you to find someone who has worked with anxiety in the past and then stick with it. You'll be so glad you did.
FYI, a LOT of insurances are now covering acupuncture, so check with your insurance to see if it's one of them.
FYI, a LOT of insurances are now covering acupuncture, so check with your insurance to see if it's one of them.
Can acupuncture help with anxiety attacks?
Oh ABSOLUTELY!!
How does acupuncture help relieve allergy symptoms?
I can't tell you how acupuncture works - I spent 4 years in medical school to learn about it. But it can help, as can herbal formulas and lifestyle changes.
Can I do electroacupuncture if I have titanium plates?
I don't believe there's any problem with that, but I would ask your acupuncturist just so they know where your plates are.
What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?
The shorter answer would be what acupuncture CAN'T treat. About the only things I won't treat are an active heart attack or acute appendicitis. Remember, by some accounts, acupuncture READ MORE
The shorter answer would be what acupuncture CAN'T treat. About the only things I won't treat are an active heart attack or acute appendicitis. Remember, by some accounts, acupuncture is up to 5000 years old, and for most of that time was the only form of medicine being used in those countries. They pretty much figured out how to treat everything using needles, herbal formulas, and exercise. So call around and check with your local practitioners to see if they have had success treating whatever issues you have going. We all have our specialties, so call til you find someone who can address what's going on with you.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
How does acupuncture relieve pain?
Your acupuncturist will insert tiny needles all over your body to balance your body's energy (qi). If you'd like to understand more, I recommend picking up the book, "The Web READ MORE
Your acupuncturist will insert tiny needles all over your body to balance your body's energy (qi). If you'd like to understand more, I recommend picking up the book, "The Web that has no Weaver' by Ted Kaptchuk.
Does acupuncture relieve arthritis pain?
Yes, acupuncture and herbs can help arthritis. I would also suggest becoming gluten free as gluten is an inflammatory and has been directly linked to arthritis.
Does acupuncture hurt the first time?
If you are the sensitive type, ask if your practitioner can use Japanese needles instead of Chinese needles. They're smaller and quite painless.
What are acupuncture ear seeds?
Ear seeds are just little pellets that are stuck onto acupuncture points in the ear with little pieces of adhesive tape. You can press on them to stimulate the point. As to READ MORE
Ear seeds are just little pellets that are stuck onto acupuncture points in the ear with little pieces of adhesive tape. You can press on them to stimulate the point.
As to how they work, it's the same as how any other acupuncture point works. Each point has a function(s), and stimulating them with a needle or a seed activates that function to cause the body to heal itself. They are very effective.
I would suggest you see an acupuncturist for your migraines. There are lots of ways to treat them.
As to how they work, it's the same as how any other acupuncture point works. Each point has a function(s), and stimulating them with a needle or a seed activates that function to cause the body to heal itself. They are very effective.
I would suggest you see an acupuncturist for your migraines. There are lots of ways to treat them.
Which is better for back pain: acupuncturist or chiropractor?
That's a difficult question to answer. When I get patients with back pain, I usually have excellent luck relieving their pain. But if I haven't made any progress after 9 or 10 READ MORE
That's a difficult question to answer. When I get patients with back pain, I usually have excellent luck relieving their pain. But if I haven't made any progress after 9 or 10 treatments, I suggest they see a chiropractor because at that point it usually means that the spine is out, preventing the acupuncture from doing its job. Doing both at the same time is fabulous if your insurance will cover both - they help each other hold.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
How long do the effects of acupuncture last?
Treating arthritis isn't a one-shot deal. It takes a series of treatments, usually a couple times a week for several weeks. Once the pain goes down and stays down between treatments, READ MORE
Treating arthritis isn't a one-shot deal. It takes a series of treatments, usually a couple times a week for several weeks. Once the pain goes down and stays down between treatments, then I spread them out to once a week, then once every two weeks, etc., until the pain stays down or gone. Then you're good to go. If something starts to hurt again, I recommend that patients come back right away for a treatment or two to take care of it.
Hope that answers your question.
Hope that answers your question.
Does acupuncture help knee pain?
At your age, I would strongly recommend getting acupuncture now. The longer you've had an injury, the longer it takes for acupuncture to undo the harm and pain associated with READ MORE
At your age, I would strongly recommend getting acupuncture now. The longer you've had an injury, the longer it takes for acupuncture to undo the harm and pain associated with it.
Each practitioner has their own approach, so I can't tell you how they will treat your knee. Some use local points, some use meridian therapy. But they all work on the energy flowing through your knee. But it's about healing, not covering up the pain.
Each practitioner has their own approach, so I can't tell you how they will treat your knee. Some use local points, some use meridian therapy. But they all work on the energy flowing through your knee. But it's about healing, not covering up the pain.
How often does acupuncture cause bacterial infections?
No, bacterial infections are definitely NOT a common risk with acupuncture. We are VERY thoroughly trained and nationally tested on clean needle techniques. So I would check READ MORE
No, bacterial infections are definitely NOT a common risk with acupuncture. We are VERY thoroughly trained and nationally tested on clean needle techniques. So I would check with the practitioner you want to see to find out if the cut will be in their way, but if they use meridian therapy, they may not even put needles in your hand.
Is acupuncture safe for people with hemophilia?
There is rarely any blood from the acupuncture needles - especially Japanese needles are extremely fine - about the size of your hair. But I would certainly bring it up to any READ MORE
There is rarely any blood from the acupuncture needles - especially Japanese needles are extremely fine - about the size of your hair. But I would certainly bring it up to any practitioner you are contemplating going to see to be sure they are comfortable with the disease and know what to do in case they do nick a capillary.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Find an acupuncturist who uses Japanese needles - a lot of them do. Then you most likely won't even feel the needles. I treat a 3 year old and a 6 year old and they look forward READ MORE
Find an acupuncturist who uses Japanese needles - a lot of them do. Then you most likely won't even feel the needles. I treat a 3 year old and a 6 year old and they look forward to their appointments. So don't be scared - just start calling around and asking for Japanese needles and you'll be fine!
Is acupuncture safe?
Absolutely. No reason at all not to get acupuncture for this.
