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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.
7 years
Experience
Mary Hills
- Alpine, CA
- Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can acupuncture help lung problems?
Yes, absolutely, acupuncture works very well with respiratory issues. I treat my son and other patients for asthma...it is also great for respiratory infections and the common READ MORE
Yes, absolutely, acupuncture works very well with respiratory issues. I treat my son and other patients for asthma...it is also great for respiratory infections and the common cold.
Regards,
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Regards,
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Is acupuncture on the forehead safe?
Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, it is perfectly safe, I do points on the forehead frequently.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Is acupuncture good for heel pain?
Yes...I have helped many people with heel pain. From what you are saying, it sounds like what is called plantar fasciitis.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Can acupuncture help with sleep problems?
Yes, acupuncture can help sleep issues. Sleep issues can be caused by different reasons, and it would require an evaluation by a licensed acupuncture practitioner to determine READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture can help sleep issues. Sleep issues can be caused by different reasons, and it would require an evaluation by a licensed acupuncture practitioner to determine the best course of treatment.
I hope this helps answer your question.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
I hope this helps answer your question.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Can acupuncture help a cough?
Yes, it can, and there are also herbal formulas that can help.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
How does acupuncture help anxiety?
Yes, acupuncture can help with anxiety. I have successfully treated many patients with this issue. There are certain points on the body that elicit a sense of calm and in addition, READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture can help with anxiety. I have successfully treated many patients with this issue. There are certain points on the body that elicit a sense of calm and in addition, the needles stimulate the release of endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals that help to relieve pain or stress and boost happiness. My patients with anxiety always feel very relaxed after their treatment and most times fall asleep.
I hope my response is helpful.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
I hope my response is helpful.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Is acupuncture good for stress?
Yes, acupuncture definitely is good to relieve stress. I treat many patients with this complaint, and I also add herbal formulas to assist.
I hope that was helpful.
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Yes, acupuncture definitely is good to relieve stress. I treat many patients with this complaint, and I also add herbal formulas to assist.
I hope that was helpful.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
I hope that was helpful.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Can acupuncture help your skin?
Yes, acupuncture can help the skin. The needles stimulate production of collagen and also reduce inflammation.
Take Care,
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Take Care,
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Can acupuncture help with knee pain?
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, acupuncture can help with knee pain. I have helped many people with this issue, Sometimes it is more difficult to treat when it is chronic and READ MORE
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, acupuncture can help with knee pain. I have helped many people with this issue, Sometimes it is more difficult to treat when it is chronic and arthritic with bone on bone. There have been many studies that support acupuncture as a treatment for knee pain. Here is one of many studies...note that it does conclude that there is only short-term pain relief in patients with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Your situation would have to be evaluated...you are young, so, without actually seeing you, I would say that it could be very effective:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27655986/?from_term=acupuncture+knee+pain&from_pos=4
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27655986/?from_term=acupuncture+knee+pain&from_pos=4
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
What are the pressure points to relieve neck pain?
Hi there,
Here are some points that may help you:
6 Best Acupressure Regions to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain:
Acupressure is a complete healing therapy
that is rooted READ MORE
Hi there,
Here are some points that may help you:
6 Best Acupressure Regions to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain:
Acupressure is a complete healing therapy
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-reflexology-massages/>
that is rooted in ancient eastern healing arts which helps in curing the mid and irritating as well as the all-consuming throbbing pains that has become a part of modern life. It helps in relieving stress and bringing back balance in our life. These 6 simple acupressure points can be stimulated on your own or a therapeutic acupressure session can be given to a loved one in order to relieve pain and stiffness of the neck and shoulder.
Shoulder Region:
Shoulder Well - This point is located on the shoulder muscle, half way between the base of the neck and the end of the shoulder muscle. Stimulating this point helps in relieving stiffness of neck and shoulder. It also helps in relieving back pain.
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/5-best-reflexology-exercises-for-back-pain/>
Occipital Region:
Completion Bone - This point is located on the occipital ridge, in the depression behind the ear in the SCM muscle. Stimulating this point helps in relieving headache, neck pain and dizziness.
Neck Region:
Heaven’s Pillar - This point is located on the occipital ridge, just at the side of where the spine enters the skull in the tendon. Stimulating this point helps in relieving neck pains, numbness and stiffness of neck. Stimulating this region also helps in relieving chronic cough.
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/7-best-acupressure-points-for-cough-relief/>
Head Region:
The next region consists of a series of 7 points situated on the head. We have shown these points in the diagram with help of numbers from 1 to 7 starting from the forehead. Stimulating all these points simultaneously helps in relieving neck pains caused by arthritis and frontal headaches.
1. Eyebrow Ascension
2. Deviating Turn
3. Fifth Place
4. Light Guard
5. Celestial Connection
6. Declining Connection
7. Jade Pillow
Side Neck Region:
Celestial Window - This point is located in the muscle, under and slightly behind the earlobe. Stimulating this point helps in reducing neck and shoulder stiffness and headache.
Hands:
Union Valley - This point is located in the web between the thumb and the index finger. Stimulating this point helps in reducing tension and uneasiness in the neck and shoulders. Stimulating this point is also a great way of relieving stress and anxiety.
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/top-9-acupressure-points-relieve-stress-anxiety/>
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Here are some points that may help you:
6 Best Acupressure Regions to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain:
Acupressure is a complete healing therapy
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-reflexology-massages/>
that is rooted in ancient eastern healing arts which helps in curing the mid and irritating as well as the all-consuming throbbing pains that has become a part of modern life. It helps in relieving stress and bringing back balance in our life. These 6 simple acupressure points can be stimulated on your own or a therapeutic acupressure session can be given to a loved one in order to relieve pain and stiffness of the neck and shoulder.
Shoulder Region:
Shoulder Well - This point is located on the shoulder muscle, half way between the base of the neck and the end of the shoulder muscle. Stimulating this point helps in relieving stiffness of neck and shoulder. It also helps in relieving back pain.
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/5-best-reflexology-exercises-for-back-pain/>
Occipital Region:
Completion Bone - This point is located on the occipital ridge, in the depression behind the ear in the SCM muscle. Stimulating this point helps in relieving headache, neck pain and dizziness.
Neck Region:
Heaven’s Pillar - This point is located on the occipital ridge, just at the side of where the spine enters the skull in the tendon. Stimulating this point helps in relieving neck pains, numbness and stiffness of neck. Stimulating this region also helps in relieving chronic cough.
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/7-best-acupressure-points-for-cough-relief/>
Head Region:
The next region consists of a series of 7 points situated on the head. We have shown these points in the diagram with help of numbers from 1 to 7 starting from the forehead. Stimulating all these points simultaneously helps in relieving neck pains caused by arthritis and frontal headaches.
1. Eyebrow Ascension
2. Deviating Turn
3. Fifth Place
4. Light Guard
5. Celestial Connection
6. Declining Connection
7. Jade Pillow
Side Neck Region:
Celestial Window - This point is located in the muscle, under and slightly behind the earlobe. Stimulating this point helps in reducing neck and shoulder stiffness and headache.
Hands:
Union Valley - This point is located in the web between the thumb and the index finger. Stimulating this point helps in reducing tension and uneasiness in the neck and shoulders. Stimulating this point is also a great way of relieving stress and anxiety.
<https://www.modernreflexology.com/top-9-acupressure-points-relieve-stress-anxiety/>
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
