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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.
13 years Experience
Ramona Whan, L.AC.
  • Wildomar, CA
  • Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Is acupuncture good for arthritis in the neck?

Acupuncture is great for any and all kinds of pain management.

Is acupuncture in the neck safe?

Yes. Acupuncture is very safe.

How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for neck pain?

It depends as every person and every situation is different.Is it chronic? Is it acute? Is it caused by something you do everyday? There are many factors to consider.

What are the benefits of acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder?

Acupuncture brings immediate calm during your appointment. Acupuncture will work to bring the different body systems into balance providing a natural calm and stability so that READ MORE
Acupuncture brings immediate calm during your appointment. Acupuncture will work to bring the different body systems into balance providing a natural calm and stability so that you feel more in control of your mind and body.

How should I feel after my first acupuncture treatment?

Your should feel relaxed and peaceful.

Can acupuncture heal nerves?

Acupuncture can help with optimal circulation bring oxygenated blood to the areas of the body that are in question. This will help to provide the nerve with the nourishment they READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with optimal circulation bring oxygenated blood to the areas of the body that are in question. This will help to provide the nerve with the nourishment they need to heal. It is possible that acupuncture could be very helpful.

Is acupuncture for your neck safe?

Acupuncture is safe for any part of the body.

How many sessions of acupuncture do I need?

A regular course of treatment is 7 to 10 treatments long. You will have to be assessed and reassessed to determine how long the healing process will take. Every person is different. READ MORE
A regular course of treatment is 7 to 10 treatments long. You will have to be assessed and reassessed to determine how long the healing process will take. Every person is different. Every situation is different so it is difficult giving an exact time frame.

How effective is acupuncture for depression?

Acupuncture can be very effective for depression. I would suggest an herbal formula to support your pattern as well.

Can acupuncture help get rid of belly fat?

Acupuncture can promote a healthy metabolism, and can curb your appetite. But, I couldn't say that it directly gets rid of belly fat. No.

Can acupuncture help with allergies?

Acupuncture can help to control and reduce allergies. Yes.

Does acupuncture help with high blood pressure?

Acupuncture can help with high blood pressure. We have herbal formulas and food healing to support this as well, but it really depends on how high your BP is and what is causing READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with high blood pressure. We have herbal formulas and food healing to support this as well, but it really depends on how high your BP is and what is causing it. I have sent many a patients to the hospital because their BP is too high and it’s not a disease one should mess around with. However, if your BP is on the low side of high we may be able to control it with acupuncture herbs and lifestyle practices.

Can arthritis knee pain be treated with acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an excellent choice for pain management.

Can acupuncture help with fertility?

Acupuncture an herbs can help with fertility. Many women use acupuncture to become pregnant, to hold onto the pregnancy, for natural birth options, and for post part I’m care and READ MORE
Acupuncture an herbs can help with fertility. Many women use acupuncture to become pregnant, to hold onto the pregnancy, for natural birth options, and for post part I’m care and lactation production.

Does acupuncture lower stress about covid-19?

Acupuncture lowers stress in general. Healthy daily practices will help to lower stress about COVID-19, like washing your hands and wearing a face cover, drinking vitamin C, or READ MORE
Acupuncture lowers stress in general. Healthy daily practices will help to lower stress about COVID-19, like washing your hands and wearing a face cover, drinking vitamin C, or lemon juice in your water, and having a couple of hot drinks through out the day. But for now, practicing breathing exercises and guided meditations on YouTube at home will be very helpful.

How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for back pain?

Every person is different. It depends on how long you have had the pain and what is causing the pain. But, you should notice a difference on your first treatment. Acupuncture is READ MORE
Every person is different. It depends on how long you have had the pain and what is causing the pain. But, you should notice a difference on your first treatment. Acupuncture is not usually a quick fix. it's not a pill you can pop to make the pain go away. Your acupuncturist is actually interested on correcting the cause of the pain. Doctors today don't often work on the cause. They just try to mask the pain. Acupuncture does not work that way. We want to know why you have the pain so we can begin righting what is wrong. It could be quick, but it might take some time.

What should you do after an acupuncture session?

Unless you had cupping or gua sha, you should be free to go about your daily tasks. you may want to rest a bit or drink extra water, but you should be good to go.

Can acupuncture ease sinus problems?

Acupuncture and herbs can help with sinuses.

Can acupuncture help with arthritis in the hands?

Acupuncture can be very good for treating arthritis. I definitely recommend it.

Can acupuncture cure food allergies?

I believe you would need to find a specialist who works specifically with treating allergies with acupuncture to effectively answer this question. Also, acupuncturists aren't really READ MORE
I believe you would need to find a specialist who works specifically with treating allergies with acupuncture to effectively answer this question. Also, acupuncturists aren't really supposed to say that we can "cure" anything. A shellfish allergy is very serious. some acupuncturists specialize in treating this and I wouldn't advise seeing anyone who doesn't have that specialty.