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Tara Foster

Acupuncturist

Dr. Tara Foster is an Acupuncturist practicing in Arcata, CA. Dr. Foster evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Asian Medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history, observing the body, and taking pulses. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points is how Dr. Foster treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can relieve physical pain as well as emotional stress. Acupuncture can help relieve symptoms of many different ailments and is also excellent preventative medicine 
5 years Experience
Tara Foster
  • Arcata, CA
  • ACTCM - San Francisco
  • Accepting new patients

How quickly does acupuncture work for migraines?

It depends, usually if you are having a migraine and come in for acupuncture it can relieve the symptoms immediately. You will need more treatments to stop them from happening READ MORE
It depends, usually if you are having a migraine and come in for acupuncture it can relieve the symptoms immediately. You will need more treatments to stop them from happening all together. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture cure dry eyes?

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help moisten the mucus membranes in the body. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Does acupuncture work on feet?

Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

How do you relieve pressure points in your feet?

I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

What is ear acupuncture good for?

The entire body. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture cure cataracts?

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help with eye health

Can acupuncture help ringing in the ears?

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture help with ear problems?

Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture help facial nerves?

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Where is the pressure point for ear pain?

It depends on what is going on. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

How often should you have acupuncture for nerve pain?

it depends on the pain, anywhere from 1-3 times a week until the symptoms subside.

What happens if acupuncture hits a nerve?

then you will have nerve pain. it is not something that you would not notice, it is extremely sensational.

Can acupuncture help with neuropathy in the feet?

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture help with hair loss?

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture help with dermatitis?

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture detox your liver?

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Is there a pressure point to relieve gas?

There are many points on the body. It depends on what is going on, and you might need some nutritional counseling. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice READ MORE
There are many points on the body. It depends on what is going on, and you might need some nutritional counseling. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture help with rashes?

Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

Can acupuncture help with thyroid problems?

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.