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Cynthia Gallant
Acupuncturist
<p>Cynthia Gallant is an acupuncturist practicing in Arlington, MA. Dr. Gallant 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. Gallant treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif';">Cynthia is a graduate of New England School of Acupuncture/ Mass College of Pharmacy 2014 and a diplomat in acupuncture and Asian bodywork therapy with professionally board certified from the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently, Cynthia is an acupuncture guest speaker for Mass College of Pharmacy and was an international guest speaker at the EuroSciCon in Dublin, Ireland where she gave a talk and published on “<em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The uses of acupuncture in the hospital setting for symptom management in patients with breast cancer</em>.” In addition, Cynthia was invited as a guest speaker at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA and lectured on, <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Acupuncture, a pointed approach to healing</em>.” She received her US licenses of doctorate acupuncture in RI by the Dept. of Health, licensed in acupuncture by the MASS Board of Medicine for acupuncture and by the MA Board of Massage Therapy. Formerly, Cynthia was on faculty at NESA as part of the “CAP” Community Affiliated Outreach Program at the Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA in Dept. of Hematology and Oncology specialized in pain management and enhancing the quality of life for her breast cancer and sickle cell patients in the Breast Cancer Clinic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has previously joined South Boston Yoga Community where she treated yoga students and staff in Boston, MA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently, she practices at the Water House Wellness in Arlington, MA as well as Serenity in the City Spa in Medford, MA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia draws from her various clinical intern experiences at Winchester Hospital Walk-In Clinic and NESA’s Newton, MA Clinic where she practiced both Japanese and Chinese acupuncture styles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia also has 11 years clinical experience in zen shiatsu bodywork therapy as a graduate of Charles River School of Shiatsu in 2004 and received BA in Biology at Boston University 1994.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia was awarded “Top Doctor 2018” for the Arlington and Medford, Mass area based on certified patient reviews and belongs to International Association of Healthcare Professionals and Find a Doc. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif';">Cynthia is a graduate of New England School of Acupuncture/ Mass College of Pharmacy 2014 and a diplomat in acupuncture and Asian bodywork therapy with professionally board certified from the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently, Cynthia is an acupuncture guest speaker for Mass College of Pharmacy and was an international guest speaker at the EuroSciCon in Dublin, Ireland where she gave a talk and published on “<em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The uses of acupuncture in the hospital setting for symptom management in patients with breast cancer</em>.” In addition, Cynthia was invited as a guest speaker at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA and lectured on, <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Acupuncture, a pointed approach to healing</em>.” She received her US licenses of doctorate acupuncture in RI by the Dept. of Health, licensed in acupuncture by the MASS Board of Medicine for acupuncture and by the MA Board of Massage Therapy. Formerly, Cynthia was on faculty at NESA as part of the “CAP” Community Affiliated Outreach Program at the Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA in Dept. of Hematology and Oncology specialized in pain management and enhancing the quality of life for her breast cancer and sickle cell patients in the Breast Cancer Clinic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has previously joined South Boston Yoga Community where she treated yoga students and staff in Boston, MA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently, she practices at the Water House Wellness in Arlington, MA as well as Serenity in the City Spa in Medford, MA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia draws from her various clinical intern experiences at Winchester Hospital Walk-In Clinic and NESA’s Newton, MA Clinic where she practiced both Japanese and Chinese acupuncture styles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia also has 11 years clinical experience in zen shiatsu bodywork therapy as a graduate of Charles River School of Shiatsu in 2004 and received BA in Biology at Boston University 1994.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia was awarded “Top Doctor 2018” for the Arlington and Medford, Mass area based on certified patient reviews and belongs to International Association of Healthcare Professionals and Find a Doc. </span></p>
30 years
Experience
Cynthia Gallant
- Arlington, MA
- Boston University
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Can acupuncture help panic attacks?
Yes, Acupuncture can access your autonomic system by balancing your sympathetic nervous system subduing your fight or flight patterns. You need to find what your triggers are and READ MORE
Yes, Acupuncture can access your autonomic system by balancing your sympathetic nervous system subduing your fight or flight patterns. You need to find what your triggers are and be aware of them as the psychological component. The pandemic has kicked a great deal of panic attacks. www.acufinder.com website has a list of Acupuncturists near you. Good luck and Be Well. Cynthia Gallant, LAc., LMT
Can more than one condition be treated in an acupuncture session?
Yes they should be addressing both physical aliments. You might need a new Acupuncturist than can cover more in one session. www.acufinder.com look for an in your area.
Can acupuncture be done without needles?
There is non-inserted style Japanese Acupuncture called Shakuju that gently places the needles on the surface of the skin similar to a sham acupuncture it still has an effect, READ MORE
There is non-inserted style Japanese Acupuncture called Shakuju that gently places the needles on the surface of the skin similar to a sham acupuncture it still has an effect, however the surface of your skin interacts somatic sensory with your connective tissue. Great for insomnia, anxiety and super peaceful. That being said this does nothing for orthopedic issues like joint pain or muscle knots, you need Acupuncture with needle insertion for that and Acupuncture with needle insertion is longer lasting. If you are a super sensitive person then either massage, reiki, shiatsu or non-inserted style acupuncture would be better for you. Everyone is different and has different sensitivity levels.
Is acupuncture good for insomnia?
Acupuncture can work for insomnia, you also need to find out your root cause. look at your lifestyle as well. Are your high stressed at work? Do you exercise enough during the READ MORE
Acupuncture can work for insomnia, you also need to find out your root cause. look at your lifestyle as well. Are your high stressed at work? Do you exercise enough during the day so that you are tired enough at night? Do you have season depression? People from the North East have less Sunshine effecting Melatonin levels so you might just need some Melatonin with Acupuncture. You find an Acupuncturist near you. www.acufinder.com that is licensed and belongs to the NCCAOM. Good Luck!
Is acupuncture for your neck safe?
Yes if done properly. You don't need large acupuncture needles to release tiny muscles in your neck like your scalenes or scm muscles. I do a great amount of neck acupuncture. READ MORE
Yes if done properly. You don't need large acupuncture needles to release tiny muscles in your neck like your scalenes or scm muscles. I do a great amount of neck acupuncture. I'm at the Water House Wellness in Arlington, MA if you can't find anyone near you. Otherwise, www.acufinder.com make sure they are state licensed and belong to the NCCAOM national certification organization for Acupuncturists.
Can acupuncture cause muscle spasms?
Yes I do Orthopedic Acupuncture Trigger Point Muscle Release Acupuncture under dry needling will work, don't go to a physical therapist for this. PT's get certified 27 hours a READ MORE
Yes I do Orthopedic Acupuncture Trigger Point Muscle Release Acupuncture under dry needling will work, don't go to a physical therapist for this. PT's get certified 27 hours a weekend workshop instead of 3-5 years of needling that it takes to learn proper technique of needle insertion and injuries are less common with Acupuncturists, from what has been reported. They are not licensed to work with needles unless they went to an Acupuncture school. Find a licensed Acupuncturist near you that belongs to the NCCAOM. www.acufinder.com
Is it safe to do acupuncture every day?
Depends on what is going on. If you have severe Chronic Issues then every other day can be prescribed. If you Acupuncturist thinks that you need a short session every day in the READ MORE
Depends on what is going on. If you have severe Chronic Issues then every other day can be prescribed. If you Acupuncturist thinks that you need a short session every day in the beginning until your symptoms subside then they might do that and then spread out your session as you improve. You shouldn't need every day for long term treatment. Again depends on the chronicity of your aliments. You can find a licensed Acupuncturist near you on www.acufinder.com. Make sure they belong to the NCCAOM.
How do you acupressure your feet?
You can take a course on Foot Reflexology. Good luck!
