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Alyssa Risi
Acupuncturist
Alyssa is a board certified, Licensed Acupuncturist accepting new patients in Tinton Falls NJ. Alyssa evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine sterile acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points is how she treats the patients' conditions. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture on a physiological level, treating physical pain as well as emotional stress. Alyssa is trained in three forms of acupuncture, allowing her to provide well rounded and integrated treatments specific to each patient.
7 years
Experience
Alyssa Risi
- Tinton Falls, New Jersey
- TriStateCollege of Acupuncture
- Accepting new patients
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Is acupuncture good for pregnancy?
Yes, treatment by a licensed acupuncturist during pregnancy is safe and effective.
Can acupuncture ease sinus problems?
Yes, there are points locally and distally that help clear the sinuses, break up congestion, and ease associated headaches.
What should I do after acupuncture?
I always recommend drinking plenty of water after a session, along with a nourishing meal. Try to take it easy and relax, especially if it is your 1st session. Everyone's reaction READ MORE
I always recommend drinking plenty of water after a session, along with a nourishing meal. Try to take it easy and relax, especially if it is your 1st session. Everyone's reaction to acupuncture is different, so for your first visit try not to do anything too strenuous afterward.
How many acupuncture sessions does it take to see results?
If you have had headaches for a long time, the time it takes to notice a difference will vary. You may start to feel some difference within 5-7 sessions or so, whether they are READ MORE
If you have had headaches for a long time, the time it takes to notice a difference will vary. You may start to feel some difference within 5-7 sessions or so, whether they are subtle or more drastic.
Is acupuncture a placebo?
There are many studies that say that, but there are also studies that prove on a cellular or physiological level that acupuncture is effective in targeting the brain to release READ MORE
There are many studies that say that, but there are also studies that prove on a cellular or physiological level that acupuncture is effective in targeting the brain to release chemicals to aid in increased circulation, relaxation, and muscle recovery while decreasing pain and sensitivity. The placement of needles enhance the healing process and for internal disorders, it helps re-calibrate the system to function at a better level.
Does acupuncture help with spinal stenosis?
Along with PT and corrective exercise, acupuncture can help relieve the tension from the spine by loosening tight muscles in the back around the site of the stenosis, allowing READ MORE
Along with PT and corrective exercise, acupuncture can help relieve the tension from the spine by loosening tight muscles in the back around the site of the stenosis, allowing the nerve fibers to unwind and not be compressed under tight tissues. If you are also doing physical rehab, acupuncture can help with tissue and muscle recovery and pain relief, ensuring you get the most out of your PT/chiro regimen.
Is acupuncture good for sciatica?
Yes, acupuncture can target the muscles around the nerve that may be compressing the fibers and giving you pain/radiating symptoms. Relieving some of the tension will allow the READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture can target the muscles around the nerve that may be compressing the fibers and giving you pain/radiating symptoms. Relieving some of the tension will allow the nerve to glide better. If the pain is also coming from the back, muscle work can help relieve tightness in those muscles as well.
Can acupuncture help with migraines?
Based on your signs and symptoms after the initial intake, a practitioner can plan a treatment protocol to target the source or cause. There are also muscular trigger points that READ MORE
Based on your signs and symptoms after the initial intake, a practitioner can plan a treatment protocol to target the source or cause. There are also muscular trigger points that can resemble migraine or headache pain, so releasing those tight muscle fibers can also help subside the symptoms.
How many sessions of acupuncture are effective?
The number of sessions you need will be dependent on several factors, as every patient is different. Usually after 5-7 sessions you may begin to feel some kind of shift. If not, READ MORE
The number of sessions you need will be dependent on several factors, as every patient is different. Usually after 5-7 sessions you may begin to feel some kind of shift. If not, speak with your practitioner, as he or she can change up the protocols or tweak aspects of the treatment to help you feel more improvement.
Does acupuncture hurt the next day?
Soreness and aches can be normal after a treatment especially if your practitioner is working on the muscles. I like to tell patients that any soreness or pain should subside within READ MORE
Soreness and aches can be normal after a treatment especially if your practitioner is working on the muscles. I like to tell patients that any soreness or pain should subside within the first 24-48 hrs. Be sure to hydrate and rest, do not over-extend yourself after a session. If the pain is not going away, be sure to let your practitioner know at your next follow up or reach out to them about it.
How does acupuncture lower stress?
After taking a full patient intake on your daily habits, system functioning etc, practitioners set up a protocol specific to your signs and symptoms to target stress at the source. READ MORE
After taking a full patient intake on your daily habits, system functioning etc, practitioners set up a protocol specific to your signs and symptoms to target stress at the source. After the needle insertion, you are able to rest and enter a deeper mode of relaxation, allowing the brain to settle down and enhance the healing process.
Can acupuncture help with fertility?
Studies have shown that local acupuncture around the abdominal area along with empirical distal points helps enhance circulation to the uterus which is beneficial for pregnancy. READ MORE
Studies have shown that local acupuncture around the abdominal area along with empirical distal points helps enhance circulation to the uterus which is beneficial for pregnancy. It also helps to lower any stress and anxiety that could be increased during the process of trying to conceive.
What should you do after an acupuncture session?
Be sure to drink extra water after your session and eat a warm, nourishing meal. I like to tell patients to try to take it easy and not to anything too strenuous. Especially after READ MORE
Be sure to drink extra water after your session and eat a warm, nourishing meal. I like to tell patients to try to take it easy and not to anything too strenuous. Especially after the first session, your body is adjusting to the treatment, so take care of yourself and allow proper time for this adjustment. Increase water intake and relax.
Is acupuncture for your neck safe?
Yes. When performed by a licensed acupuncturist, needling around the neck is very safe.
What alternative healing practices can reduce my back pain?
If you are experiencing tight, tense muscles, acupuncture can help relieve some of that tension. There are also empirical acupuncture points used to target muscles and tendons READ MORE
If you are experiencing tight, tense muscles, acupuncture can help relieve some of that tension. There are also empirical acupuncture points used to target muscles and tendons specifically. Loosening up surrounding tissues may help take pressure off the spine. Consulting a DPT could also be helpful, as they can provide some back strengthening and stabilizing exercises/stretches.
Should I drink water after acupuncture?
It is always a good idea to keep up with proper hydration. Oftentimes after a treatment, I am sure to tell patients to drink a little extra water that day. Circulation and fluids READ MORE
It is always a good idea to keep up with proper hydration. Oftentimes after a treatment, I am sure to tell patients to drink a little extra water that day. Circulation and fluids are moving, along with toxins. Water helps flush the toxins out to allow the acupuncture to have a more positive effect.
Is there evidence that acupuncture works?
Yes, acupuncture can be effective in releasing tension or tightness that can be associated with physical pain, neck included. It also works on a physiological level to desensitize READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture can be effective in releasing tension or tightness that can be associated with physical pain, neck included. It also works on a physiological level to desensitize the brain, allowing the brain to decrease those "pain" signals and help re-calibrate the system to function without feeling pain or discomfort.
Can acupuncture work for acne?
There are acupuncture detox protocols that help the rid of the body of toxins or bacteria, which could be contributing to acne. There are also specific local skin protocols, LED READ MORE
There are acupuncture detox protocols that help the rid of the body of toxins or bacteria, which could be contributing to acne. There are also specific local skin protocols, LED light therapy, and non-needling techniques that can be used to target the immediate area to help soothe the skin, increase cellular turnover, and decrease inflammation.
Will acupuncture help me with hand pain?
Acupuncture can work to release tension within those tiny hand/finger muscles, letting the joints breathe. It can also flush out any residual swelling or inflammation, which is READ MORE
Acupuncture can work to release tension within those tiny hand/finger muscles, letting the joints breathe. It can also flush out any residual swelling or inflammation, which is also beneficial to maintain smooth flow of fluids throughout the system. Modalities such as physical therapy can also be incorporated into your regimen to keep the inflammation down and increase strength, while also settling down any "nerve" symptoms if it is a carpal tunnel syndrome.
Does acupuncture help with fertility?
Acupuncture targets stress, which is very heightened when trying to conceive. We can also use points to target reproductive organs, increase blood flow to the uterus, and promote READ MORE
Acupuncture targets stress, which is very heightened when trying to conceive. We can also use points to target reproductive organs, increase blood flow to the uterus, and promote smooth flow of fluids through the body. By decreasing stress and promoting blood flow, it makes the environment more open to conception.
