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Mary Hills

Acupuncturist

Mary Hills is an acupuncturist practicing in Alpine, CA. Dr. Hills 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. Hills treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
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7 years Experience
Mary Hills
  • Alpine, CA
  • Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture fix muscle knots?

Yes, acupuncture can definitely help with this issue...it would also be helpful to add massage. Mary Hills, DACM, LAc 619-517-7478 www.tothepoint4wellness.com FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Can acupuncture treat neck pain?

Absolutely! I treat many of my patients successfully who suffer neck pain from different causes... Mary Hills, DACM, LAc 619-517-7478 www.tothepoint4wellness.com FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Can acupuncture fix hand pain?

Yes...depending on the cause...I have had good results with patients having this issue.

Can seasonal allergies be fixed with natural treatments?

Thank you for your question...Yes, acupuncture can definitely help with seasonal allergies with regular treatments. I treat patients for this successfully. Mary Hills, DACM, LAc READ MORE
Thank you for your question...Yes, acupuncture can definitely help with seasonal allergies with regular treatments. I treat patients for this successfully. Mary Hills, DACM, LAc 619-517-7478 www.tothepoint4wellness.com FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

How long does it take for acupuncture to work on back pain?

Results can be immediate, depending on how chronic it is. Generally, it can reduce pain significantly that lasts a few hours to a few days, and it is cumulative. So the more often READ MORE
Results can be immediate, depending on how chronic it is. Generally, it can reduce pain significantly that lasts a few hours to a few days, and it is cumulative. So the more often you are treated, the better it gets. I treat back patients all day every day, and acupuncture is the best way to get pain relief. I hope that is helpful...

Can acupuncture help with chronic sinusitis?

Yes it can...I use needles on the face located under the eye level with the pupil and level with the bottom of the nostril...with electrical stimulation set at 15 Hz for 20-30 READ MORE
Yes it can...I use needles on the face located under the eye level with the pupil and level with the bottom of the nostril...with electrical stimulation set at 15 Hz for 20-30 minutes. You will probably need several treatments. Hope that helps. Mary Hills, DACM, LAc 619-517-7478 www.tothepoint4wellness.com FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Can acupuncture help with fatty liver?

Yes, it can.

How does acupuncture help with seasonal allergies?

Absolutely, yes...acupuncture works very well for allergies. I treat many patients with this issue.

Can acupuncture help with chronic sinusitis?

Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, acupuncture can help
with sinusitis - I treat it using electrical stimulation on certain points

Can acupuncture help me stop smoking?

Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, absolutely, acupuncture can assist you to stop smoking, but the key is your desire to stop, which it sounds like you have. READ MORE
Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, absolutely, acupuncture
can assist you to stop smoking, but the key is your desire to stop, which
it sounds like you have. You will need to come in twice a week for 4-5
weeks.

Best of luck to you!


Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
619-517-7478
www.tothepoint4wellness.com
FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Is there a pressure point to relieve foot pain?

Use points on the palm of your hand that correspond with locations on the bottom of your foot. However, acuPUNCture works better for this. Mary Hills, DACM, LAc 619-517-7478 www.tothepoint4wellness.com FaceBook READ MORE
Use points on the palm of your hand that correspond with locations on the
bottom of your foot. However, acuPUNCture works better for this.


Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
619-517-7478
www.tothepoint4wellness.com
FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Can acupuncture help reduce swelling?

Yes...acupuncture can reduce swelling. It sounds like you have edema...I suggest that you see an acupuncturist to help you with this. Regards, Mary Hills, DACM, LAc 619-517-7478 www.tothepoint4wellness.com FaceBook READ MORE
Yes...acupuncture can reduce swelling. It sounds like you have edema...I suggest that you see an acupuncturist to help you with this.

Regards,

Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
619-517-7478
www.tothepoint4wellness.com
FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Does acupuncture help getting pregnant?

Absolutely! Acupuncture can definitely help with fertility, and also during pregnancy for such things as morning sickness. Hope that is helpful! Mary Hills, DACM, LAc 619-517-7478 www.tothepoint4wellness.com FaceBook READ MORE
Absolutely! Acupuncture can definitely help with fertility, and also during pregnancy for such things as morning sickness. Hope that is helpful!


Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
619-517-7478
www.tothepoint4wellness.com
FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Is acupuncture effective for depression?

Yes, acupuncture is very effective for depression. I treat patients often with this issue.

How many acupuncture visits should I have per month?

That would depend on if you have any issues that need to be addressed. If you don't have any issues, once per month is fine to maintain a healthy system. You also need to consider READ MORE
That would depend on if you have any issues that need to be addressed. If you don't have any issues, once per month is fine to maintain a healthy system. You also need to consider your diet and exercise, stress level, etc. A healthy diet and regular exercise are essential to staying healthy.


Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
619-517-7478
www.tothepoint4wellness.com
FaceBook <https://www.facebook.com/maryhills.eastcountygirl/>

Is acupuncture good for your lungs?

Yes, absolutely! It is good for all your organs. I treat my son and other patients with respiratory issues, with great benefit.

Is acupuncture effective for carpal tunnel?

Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, I have treated several patients successfully with a complaint of carpal tunnel. I hope that was helpful!

Is acupressure good for knee pain?

Yes, absolutely...I have treated several patients with knee pain with good results!


Is acupuncture good in early pregnancy?

Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, acupuncture is fine for early pregnancy...it can really help relieve morning sickness. There are certain points that should not READ MORE
Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, acupuncture is fine for early pregnancy...it can really help relieve morning sickness. There are certain points that should not be
used, and an acupuncturist will know which ones those are. After 12 weeks, needles should not be used on the abdomen.
I hope that is helpful.

Mary Hills, DACM, LAc

Do I need to rest after acupuncture?

Many people find acupuncture very relaxing and often even fall asleep. However, it is not necessary to relax after you receive an acupuncture treatment, though you may want to. READ MORE
Many people find acupuncture very relaxing and often even fall asleep. However, it is not necessary to relax after you receive an acupuncture treatment, though you may want to. You can continue your day, and you may find that you have a better night's sleep after receiving acupuncture that day.
I hope that answers your question.

Regards,

Mary Hills, DACM, LAc