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Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow, LAC
Acupuncturist
Rebecca Kitzerow is an acupuncturist practicing in La Center, WA. Dr. Kitzerow 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. Kitzerow treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
19 years
Experience
Mrs. Rebecca Kitzerow, LAC
- La Center, WA
- OR College of Oriental Medicin
- Accepting new patients
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Is acupuncture effective for chronic pain?
Yes! Acupuncture is even covered by Medicare for Chronic Low Back Pain now.
Can acupuncture help pass kidney stones?
That is a trickier one. I will say yes - Acupuncture is incredibly effective to help reduce pain, increase mobility, increase circulation, and can support kidney help. By helping READ MORE
That is a trickier one. I will say yes - Acupuncture is incredibly effective to help reduce pain, increase mobility, increase circulation, and can support kidney help. By helping you manage the discomfort, acupuncture can make passing a kidney stone easier. There are Chinese herbs in particular that can definitely help you dissolve and pass the stone, but acupuncture alone ... I would say that it would be a case by case basis for the acupuncture to actually help you pass it. It can definitely make the passing more comfortable, however.
Is acupressure good for knee pain?
Yes, acupressure is good for knee pain but Acupuncture is better because it can get directly into the knee joint for deeper relief.
Does acupuncture help vitiligo?
Acupuncture alone for vitiligo I haven't seen to be consistently effective, though I have seen it help some cases. I would recommend that Chinese herbs are more effective in that READ MORE
Acupuncture alone for vitiligo I haven't seen to be consistently effective, though I have seen it help some cases. I would recommend that Chinese herbs are more effective in that case.
What is the pressure point for knee pain?
The points vary by person, depending on your individual presentation of the pain, not just based on the pain itself, so you would have to see a provider for evaluation to get that READ MORE
The points vary by person, depending on your individual presentation of the pain, not just based on the pain itself, so you would have to see a provider for evaluation to get that specific answer.
Is acupuncture good for IBS?
Yes! I had terrible IBS - as in daily pain for 5 years - when I went for Acupuncture the first time. 3 months of regular acupuncture and daily herbs later and I had NO ISSUES whatsoever. READ MORE
Yes! I had terrible IBS - as in daily pain for 5 years - when I went for Acupuncture the first time. 3 months of regular acupuncture and daily herbs later and I had NO ISSUES whatsoever.
What pressure point relieves ankle pain?
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual pain in relation to the whole READ MORE
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual pain in relation to the whole picture. The pressure points unique to your ankle pain would be different than those for someone else - it would take an appointment with a provider to diagnose you specifically and give you a plan.
What pressure point relieves back pain?
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual pain in relation to the whole READ MORE
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual pain in relation to the whole picture. The pressure points unique to your back pain would be different than those for someone else - it would take an appointment with a provider to diagnose you specifically and give you a plan.
Does the acupuncture pen really work?
I would have to say no - Acupuncture is a very complex and ancient system of healing, an acupuncture pen in the hands of a layman isn't likely to be effective.
Can you do too much acupressure?
You could over press and bruise yourself, surely, but acupressure is pretty mild and it's unlikely that aside from bruising yourself that you would overdo it.
How does acupuncture help relieve stress?
Yes, 110%!
Can acupuncture hit a nerve?
Yes, it is possible for an acupuncture needle to hit a nerve but it is highly unlikely that it could actually damage the nerve. Hitting nerves is very uncommon - we spend many READ MORE
Yes, it is possible for an acupuncture needle to hit a nerve but it is highly unlikely that it could actually damage the nerve. Hitting nerves is very uncommon - we spend many years in school practicing on fruits and vegetables and then each other, and then we work under direct supervision of experienced providers before we are unleashed on the public to ensure that we know how to needle safely and comfortably. And not hit nerves.
How does acupuncture stop pain?
"How" is a complex question. From a TCM perspective, we stop pain by removing stagnation of the Qi and rebalancing the body's vital life energy. By doing this, balancing the Qi, READ MORE
"How" is a complex question. From a TCM perspective, we stop pain by removing stagnation of the Qi and rebalancing the body's vital life energy. By doing this, balancing the Qi, the physical body - which the Qi runs through - follows suit and the pain is relieved. From a western standpoint, we know that acupuncture can change MU opiate receptors in the brain to change how we feel or perceive pain, we know it can improve circulation and decrease inflammation and cause endorphin release as well, but there is no single western answer for "how," only the traditional energetic explanation. I like to say a little bit of science and a little bit of magic.
Can acupressure help with thyroid problems?
Yes, absolutely. Thyroid issues are something I treat a lot!
Which is better acupuncture or acupressure?
Acupuncture is stronger, but acupressure might be better in certain cases or for certain people - it just depends on the case.
How are acupuncture needles removed from your ear?
All acupuncture needles have handles and are inserted and removed using those handles. If you are speaking of battlefield acupuncture with the small implantable needles, they are READ MORE
All acupuncture needles have handles and are inserted and removed using those handles. If you are speaking of battlefield acupuncture with the small implantable needles, they are either removed with tweezers or will have a sticker-type backing on them that you can peel off and have the needle come out with it.
Can acupuncture release trapped emotions?
Yes. There is a specific type of acupuncture called 5 Element Acupuncture that is specific to emotional issues that works quite well for that.
What pressure point relieves stress?
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual issue in relation to the whole READ MORE
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual issue in relation to the whole picture. The pressure points unique to your stress would be different than those for someone else - it would take an appointment with a provider to diagnose you specifically and give you a plan.
What point do you press for stomach pain?
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual pain in relation to the whole READ MORE
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual pain in relation to the whole picture. The pressure points unique to your stomach pain would be different than those for someone else - it would take an appointment with a provider to diagnose you specifically and give you a plan.
What happens to your body after acupuncture?
Most people feel relaxed, sometimes tired, and should start to feel relief from their issue within 24-48 hours, if not immediately.
