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Christie Luu
Acupuncturist
Christie Luu is a top acupuncturist practicing in Westminster, CA. Dr. Luu 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. Luu treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
6 years
Experience
Christie Luu
- Westminster, CA
- Five Branches University
- Accepting new patients
Yin and Yang Nature Based on Huangdi Neijing, Su Wen and Ling Shu
Everyday, people are living in a complicated environment. They can be influenced by so many factors such as emotions, climates, nutrition, and lifestyles. Yin and Yang, by nature,...
Is acupuncture safe during the first trimester?
Yes. Acupuncture can help during the first trimester such as nausea and vomiting, anxiety, depression, headaches, migraines, fatigue, and support for threatened miscarriage. It READ MORE
Yes. Acupuncture can help during the first trimester such as nausea and vomiting, anxiety, depression, headaches, migraines, fatigue, and support for threatened miscarriage. It is safe when performed by a trained and licensed professional acupuncturists.
Will acupuncture help with knee pain?
Yes. Acupuncture helps increase blood circulation to the injured area. Acupuncturists insert the needles at certain points on the body and Ashi acupoints.
Do you need a diagnosis to get acupuncture?
Discuss acupuncture with your doctor first If you have a pacemaker, pregnant, or other implants and get referral to licensed acupuncture practitioner.
How does acupuncture help relieve allergy symptoms?
Acupuncture has an impact on the nervous and immune systems. Acupuncture treatment aims to regulate the Liver and stimulate the energy of the Lung helps the body adapt to the READ MORE
Acupuncture has an impact on the nervous and immune systems. Acupuncture treatment aims to regulate the Liver and stimulate the energy of the Lung helps the body adapt to the environment. Weakness of the Lung and Liver causing allergic reactions.
How long do the effects of acupuncture last?
The effect of acupuncture usually last for depend on severity of of the symptoms and the time taken to heal depend on how long the patient has had the symptoms for.
Does acupuncture help knee pain?
Acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system through the brain to release beta-endorphins, the body's natural painkillers helps reduce inflammation and increases circulation READ MORE
Acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system through the brain to release beta-endorphins, the body's natural painkillers helps reduce inflammation and increases circulation to the knees.
Which is better for back pain: acupuncturist or chiropractor?
Always discuss what your primary care physician recommends.
Does acupuncture hurt the first time?
Acupuncture needles are typically not much thicker than a hair, and their insertion is practically painless. The sensation is not comparable to receiving an ordinary injection. READ MORE
Acupuncture needles are typically not much thicker than a hair, and their insertion is practically painless. The sensation is not comparable to receiving an ordinary injection. In some cases, you will not even know the needles are in place. In others, there may be some tingling, warmth, or heaviness moving up and down the body. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing and many fall asleep during treatment.
How does acupuncture relieve pain?
The body heals itself as life-giving nutrients are delivered to all areas of the body. In Chinese, there is a saying: "If there is pain, there is no free flow; if there is free READ MORE
The body heals itself as life-giving nutrients are delivered to all areas of the body. In Chinese, there is a saying: "If there is pain, there is no free flow; if there is free flow, there is no pain." Acupuncture promotes and reestablishes the free flow of blood.
