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Stacy Lauren-Kon

Acupuncturist

Stacy Lauren-Kon is an acupuncturist practicing in los angeles, ca. Dr. Lauren-Kon 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. Lauren-Kon treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Stacy Lauren-Kon
  • los angeles, ca
  • Accepting new patients

Does acupuncture hurt the next day?

Sometimes you may have a slight hematoma from one of the acupuncture points. It is a harmless "bruise" under your skin. You should call your provider and let them know. However, READ MORE
Sometimes you may have a slight hematoma from one of the acupuncture points. It is a harmless "bruise" under your skin. You should call your provider and let them know. However, it is rarely anything to worry about.

How many sessions of acupuncture are effective?

Depending on what the cause of the migraine is and whether it is an acute condition or chronic a new patient should come once or twice a week for a month to gauge immediate results READ MORE
Depending on what the cause of the migraine is and whether it is an acute condition or chronic a new patient should come once or twice a week for a month to gauge immediate results of acupuncture as well as the efficacy of any prescriptions that may be necessary. After that, maintenance of 2xs per month for a few months is highly recommended.

Does acupuncture help inflammatory arthritis?

Hello, Yes, acupuncture does help with inflammatory arthritis. Please refer to the article attached for reference. I have had many patients with reduced pain levels after 1x READ MORE
Hello,

Yes, acupuncture does help with inflammatory arthritis. Please refer to the article attached for reference. I have had many patients with reduced pain levels after 1x a week of acupuncture for 2 months.

https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/natural/other-therapies/mind-body-pain-relief/ra-acupuncture.php

Stacy Lauren-Kon