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Ramona Whan, L.AC.

Acupuncturist

Ramona M. Whan, L.AC., MSTOM, is an acupuncturist practicing in Wildomar, CA. Ramona evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a full patient history, asking questions about the presenting issue, completing a short Western medical exam, and looking at the patient's tongue, taking their pulse, and then palpating the body. An acupuncturist then places very fine needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and obtaining Qi is how Ramona treats the patient's condition. In other words, the needles stimulate the brain to send energy to and through the points that have been needled which promotes wellness and balance in the patient's body and mind. Acupuncture can treat physical pain, emotional stress, dysmenorrhea, menopause symptoms, headache, male sexual dysfunction, obesity, arthritis, and many other health concerns.

Ramona enjoys treating patients from her home clinic where she is happy to see one patient at a time. Ramona accepts Triwest health insurance for Veterans and can bill out of network for some United Health Care patients. Most patients are happy to pay out-of-pocket prices and make use of the money-saving packages that are offered. Ramona has continued her education by attending Acupunctural Facial Rejuvenation classes, Five Element classes, and most recently Medical Qigong classes. She practices a gentle needling technique and encourages the consumption of healing foods, and ancient Chinese movement exercises as a part of her wellness practice. She also enjoys providing holistic Chinese herbal formulas to promote wellness in her patients.

In her spare time, Ramona enjoys hiking and camping with family and Boy Scouts of America. She tutors grade school children in reading and math with Professional Tutors of America. Also, she organizes the volunteers for the nursery at her local church. It is her privilege and honor to use her God-given talents to serve her community, and promote holistic wellness wherever she goes. Ramona's blog will be about acupuncture and her areas of expertise, and sometimes about her spare-time hobbies.
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13 years Experience
Ramona Whan, L.AC.
  • Wildomar, CA
  • Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

How do you relieve pressure points in your feet?

Well you can relieve trigger points(painful points) by pressing them and pumping 30-50 presses each.

How quickly does acupuncture work for back pain?

Every person is different but you should feel a difference in your first appointment.

What happens to your body after acupuncture?

It relaxes, and begins to bring your body back into balance. You may feel a little sore, but that is normal.

What pressure point relieves stress?

The Point located at the third eye works wonders for stress. You may also use P6. Look up location on Google.

Can acupuncture release trapped emotions?

Yes.

Can you get an infection from acupuncture?

Your acupuncturist should be using clean needle technique, and the needles are single use sterilized needles. It’s highly unlikely to get an infection from acupuncture.

Can acupuncture help ringing in the ears?

Acupuncture and herbs can help.

What is ear acupuncture good for?

Auriculotherapy can treat the whole body. It is good for pain management, anxiety, depression, and can even relieve symptoms of addiction like for smoking cessation for example. READ MORE
Auriculotherapy can treat the whole body. It is good for pain management, anxiety, depression, and can even relieve symptoms of addiction like for smoking cessation for example.

How quickly does acupuncture work?

You should’ve feel results immediately after receiving treatment. Depending on what the issue is, It may take many treatments to truly deal with your issue, but mostly everyone READ MORE
You should’ve feel results immediately after receiving treatment. Depending on what the issue is, It may take many treatments to truly deal with your issue, but mostly everyone feels something on the first day.

How effective is acupuncture for arthritis?

Acupuncture is extremely effective for managing pain.

Why can't I sleep after acupuncture?

Perhaps your acupuncturist has to do a more sedating treatment for you. Acupuncture is supposed to relax you but also enable you to feel more energetic and motivated to get your READ MORE
Perhaps your acupuncturist has to do a more sedating treatment for you. Acupuncture is supposed to relax you but also enable you to feel more energetic and motivated to get your daily tasks finished. If you are in need of sedation ask your acupuncturist to use a different technique.

Is acupuncture good for anxiety and depression?

Acupuncture can be very helpful for both anxiety and depression.

Does acupuncture help mental illness?

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help with mental illness.

Can acupuncture help facial nerves?

In what sense exactly? Do you need to rebuild nerves? Are you experiencing nerve pain? Acupuncture can be helpful for both.

What happens if acupuncture hits a nerve?

Acupuncture doesn’t typically hit nerves. What you may experience is a feeling of qi. Your bodies energy can feel powerfully electric sometimes. Other times it can feel heavy or READ MORE
Acupuncture doesn’t typically hit nerves. What you may experience is a feeling of qi. Your bodies energy can feel powerfully electric sometimes. Other times it can feel heavy or warm. But, it is not the same as nerve pain.

Can acupuncture detox your liver?

We have Chinese herbs that can help with that. Acupuncture will help to circulate liver energy, and will help to calm it as well.

Is acupuncture safe during first trimester?

There are certain acupuncture points to avoid during pregnancy, but generally speaking yes, acupuncture is safe through out the whole pregnancy

Can acupuncture help with hair loss?

Acupuncture can help with proper blood circulation, and stress. If those are the reasons you lost the hair then it could help. That being said, I think hair loss would be better READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with proper blood circulation, and stress. If those are the reasons you lost the hair then it could help. That being said, I think hair loss would be better helped with minerals and other supplements and possibly a Chinese herbal formula.

How often should you have acupuncture for nerve pain?

Depends on how often you are having the pain and how high on the pain scale it is. Once or twice a week could really be helpful, and we have herbs that help with nerve pain.

Does acupuncture help nerve pain?

Acupuncture is helpful for all types of pain.