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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

Is acupuncture good for osteoarthritis?

Acupuncture is great for pain management of any sort, especially for arthritis and we have many natural Chinese herbal remedies that will support your pain management as well.

How long do the effects of acupuncture last for anxiety?

The duration of time that the effects of acupuncture will last for anxiety will differ for every person. It depends on your home situation, and lifestyle as well. I can tell you READ MORE
The duration of time that the effects of acupuncture will last for anxiety will differ for every person. It depends on your home situation, and lifestyle as well. I can tell you that you should feel immediate relief upon treatment and we have many Chinese herbal formulas to support your wellness at home.

Does acupuncture help swollen knees?

I personally have seen it work for someone so wonderfully that they were able to go back to work. It's difficult to predict how everyone's body will respond to acupuncture, but READ MORE
I personally have seen it work for someone so wonderfully that they were able to go back to work. It's difficult to predict how everyone's body will respond to acupuncture, but yes it can help.:)

Can acupuncture treat sweating?

Yes acupuncture and herbs can help with sweating.

Is acupuncture better than chiropractic?

So these are two very different practices. I personally go to a chiropractor to thwart my migraines. That being said I treat many people with chronic headaches and I have seen READ MORE
So these are two very different practices. I personally go to a chiropractor to thwart my migraines. That being said I treat many people with chronic headaches and I have seen it be very helpful for them. I think that together acupuncture and chiropractic would do wonders for a body. It really depends on the mechanism of the headache. Do you get them because of a mal alignment? Or because your body is out of balance somehow? Chiropractic will help to keep you aligned. Acupuncture helps to balance your bodies systems.

Can acupuncture cure sweaty hands and feet?

This is a very interesting question. I have not had personal experience with this, but if we can figure out which systems are causing the sweating and bring them back into balance READ MORE
This is a very interesting question. I have not had personal experience with this, but if we can figure out which systems are causing the sweating and bring them back into balance I think it could be very helpful. We also have herbs that may be of some help.

Can acupuncture damage nerves?

Acupuncture has very few side effects and is very safe to have. Acupuncture should help to aid in the healing of nerves and muscle tissues as it promotes circulation so that healing READ MORE
Acupuncture has very few side effects and is very safe to have. Acupuncture should help to aid in the healing of nerves and muscle tissues as it promotes circulation so that healing blood and lymphocytes can nourish a damaged area. It does not cause damage. It may uncover underlying issues that were pre existing, but it is not inherently dangerous.

Does acupuncture cause itching?

The itching caused by acupuncture should only last during the appointment. When qi is activated some people feel itchy at that time, but long lasting itchiness should not be happening. READ MORE
The itching caused by acupuncture should only last during the appointment. When qi is activated some people feel itchy at that time, but long lasting itchiness should not be happening. I did have one case in which my patient later found out that she was highly allergic to metal. I would say that if you are still itchy after a treatment it is most likely due to a contact allergy.

Can acupuncture help with skin problems?

Acupuncture and herbs can help with certain skin problems. Yes.

Can acupuncture help with aging skin?

Many celebrities use acupuncture facial rejuvenation to help their skin stay younger looking. I do believe it can be helpful to rebuilding collagen, giving the face a healthy glow, READ MORE
Many celebrities use acupuncture facial rejuvenation to help their skin stay younger looking. I do believe it can be helpful to rebuilding collagen, giving the face a healthy glow, and a gentle lift.

Can acupuncture help panic attacks?

Acupuncture and herbs along with some lifestyle practices like Qigong can help with anxiety and panic attacks.

What does acupuncture do for anxiety?

Upon leaving the office from your first treatment you will feel immediately relieved. For long term care I recommend acupuncture and herbs. Your acupuncturist should also offer READ MORE
Upon leaving the office from your first treatment you will feel immediately relieved. For long term care I recommend acupuncture and herbs. Your acupuncturist should also offer some lifestyle practices that would be very helpful as well.

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for panic attacks?

That would depend on how often you have them and what triggers them. I would recommend acupuncture and herbs along with lifestyle practices like qigong to help support anti-anxiety. READ MORE
That would depend on how often you have them and what triggers them. I would recommend acupuncture and herbs along with lifestyle practices like qigong to help support anti-anxiety. However, upon leaving from your first appointment you should feel very peaceful and zen like.

Can acupuncture help lung problems?

Acupuncture can help with Lung problems and we have many Chinese herbs that support healthy lungs as well. There are special qigong exercises I would recommend, along with breathing READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with Lung problems and we have many Chinese herbs that support healthy lungs as well. There are special qigong exercises I would recommend, along with breathing exercises and I would add about 4 Kiwi/day to your diet right away as well.

Is acupuncture good for sprained ankles?

Acupuncture is very good at helping to heal injuries. We also have herbs to help with the healing process.

Does acupuncture treat acid reflux?

So acupuncture can help with acid reflux, but I would also put you on a food healing protocol with activated charcoal before meals to make sure the acid stays in the stomach. Peppermint READ MORE
So acupuncture can help with acid reflux, but I would also put you on a food healing protocol with activated charcoal before meals to make sure the acid stays in the stomach. Peppermint tea/and or oil may also help after the meal.

Is acupuncture on the forehead safe?

Acupuncture is completely safe on the forehead as there are no vital organs below the skin. You would only be at risk for a possible bruise, but that rarely happens as the needles READ MORE
Acupuncture is completely safe on the forehead as there are no vital organs below the skin. You would only be at risk for a possible bruise, but that rarely happens as the needles we use on the face are even smaller than the ones we use on the body.

What does acupuncture for the head do?

Could you be more specific? Acupuncture promotes circulation, which can battle headaches, nasal congestion, signs of aging, jaw pain, toothache, earache, and so much more. There READ MORE
Could you be more specific? Acupuncture promotes circulation, which can battle headaches, nasal congestion, signs of aging, jaw pain, toothache, earache, and so much more. There are a lot of acu points on the head that can help with other parts of the body as well. Acupuncture can also be helpful for foggy headedness, forgetfulness, poor focus, and mental/emotional problems.

Would acupuncture help plantar fasciitis?

Yes it would.

Is acupuncture good for heel pain?

Acupuncture is good for pain management in general, so it could be helpful. But, it depends on what is causing the pain.