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Dr. Kyle Masami Miura, DAOM MPH, MSOM, MDIV

Acupuncturist

Dr. Kyle Miura is a doctor acupuncturie and Oriental  medical with doctoral specialization in neuromuscular medicine practicing in Berkeley, CA for over 20 years. Dr. Miura evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Miura treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
20 years Experience
Dr. Kyle Miura, DAOM MPH, MSOM, MDIV
  • Berkeley, CA
  • Five Branches University
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture help with swollen ankles?

Acupuncture and organic Chinese herbs can help but I would first recommend getting your blood tested to find out potential causes of the swelling. A good acupuncturist should know READ MORE
Acupuncture and organic Chinese herbs can help but I would first recommend getting your blood tested to find out potential causes of the swelling. A good acupuncturist should know how to read blood tests. Dr. Miura

What are the acupuncture points for insomnia?

I would recommend taking a self-help class in acupressure. They use the same points as acupuncture. You will learn much about how to help your sleep by stimulating the right acupressure READ MORE
I would recommend taking a self-help class in acupressure. They use the same points as acupuncture. You will learn much about how to help your sleep by stimulating the right acupressure points for you. Dr. Miura

Can acupuncture help reduce swelling?

Acupuncture can help with swelling, but it is important you first see your MD for this condition to gather more information on the cause of the swelling. Numerous factors can be READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with swelling, but it is important you first see your MD for this condition to gather more information on the cause of the swelling. Numerous factors can be involved with swelling from wrong or high doses of certain medications so ch as steroid drugs, infection, compromised kidney function, diabetes, etc. If your MD cannot help you first, acupuncture and herbs could be the next intervention that can help you. Dr. Miura

Numbness and tingling after acupuncture?

Acupuncture should not be doing this. I would be worried too. Please temporarily stop acupuncture with this practitioner and see your MD to assess if there are underlying medical READ MORE
Acupuncture should not be doing this. I would be worried too. Please temporarily stop acupuncture with this practitioner and see your MD to assess if there are underlying medical problems that are triggering the pain and numbness. Dr. Miura

Can acupuncture help with chronic sinusitis?

Acupuncture is excellent for chronic sinusitis but first you want to check with your MD if you have other underlying medical conditions such as a deviated septum or sinus polyps READ MORE
Acupuncture is excellent for chronic sinusitis but first you want to check with your MD if you have other underlying medical conditions such as a deviated septum or sinus polyps that may be contributing to the sinusitis. Combining acupuncture with herbs and dietary therapy would be ideal. Dr. Miura

Can acupuncture help me stop smoking?

Acupuncture with herbs can definitely help but you would want an experienced practitioner who is trained in addiction to help you. Dr. Miura

What point do you press for stomach pain?

Please google stomach 44 and large intestine 4 points for location. These are two good points for stomach pain. However, you want to find out what foods are triggering this. Please READ MORE
Please google stomach 44 and large intestine 4 points for location. These are two good points for stomach pain. However, you want to find out what foods are triggering this. Please avoid acidic foods and deep fried or greasy foods. Dr. Miura