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Laura Ellis

Acupuncturist

Laura Ellis is an acupuncturist practicing in Anthem, AZ. Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Laura Ellis
  • Anthem, AZ
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture help ankle pain?

Good Question, Yes, acupuncturist can help ankle pain. If there is a fractured ankle electostimulation with the needles works best. Releasing Substance P, can assist with bone READ MORE
Good Question, Yes, acupuncturist can help ankle pain. If there is a fractured ankle electostimulation with the needles works best. Releasing Substance P, can assist with bone health and accelerate the healing. If it is a sprain, Acupuncture with or without electostimulation is appropriate. Both modalities will reduce inflammation and reduce pain. Sincerely, Laura Ellis, LAc

What pressure point relieves stomach pain?

Good Afternoon, The best acupuncture point for stomach pain is Stomach 36. It is the command point of the stomach. Other points you can use are Ren 12, and Stomach 25. Stomach READ MORE
Good Afternoon, The best acupuncture point for stomach pain is Stomach 36. It is the command point of the stomach. Other points you can use are Ren 12, and Stomach 25. Stomach 36 is 3 finger length or cun under the kneecap. Ren 4 is 4 cun above the umbilicus. Stomach 25 is 2 cun lateral from the umbilicus. Rub each point lightly in a clockwise direction. Slowly increase the pressure. You will be using what is called acupressure. Wishing you good health! Laura Ellis, LAc Life's Great Experience Acupuncture 42101 N 41st Dr Suite C-152 Anthem, AZ 85086 P: 602-877-3045

Is acupuncture successful for sciatica?

That is a good question. Sciatica can be debilitating. The nerves are aggravated and it causes radiating pain. Acupuncture has a high success rate of addressing the pain and when READ MORE
That is a good question. Sciatica can be debilitating. The nerves are aggravated and it causes radiating pain. Acupuncture has a high success rate of addressing the pain and when electrical stimulation is used, even curing the issue. Make an appointment today!

Can acupuncture help with facial nerve damage?

Good Afternoon, Acupuncture can work with facial nerve damage including trigeminal neuralgia, and nerve damage from a stroke. Using electrostimulation on the nerves along with READ MORE
Good Afternoon, Acupuncture can work with facial nerve damage including trigeminal neuralgia, and nerve damage from a stroke. Using electrostimulation on the nerves along with scalp acupuncture, the rate of success is very high.

How do you open a blocked nose with acupressure?

Acupressure can unblock a nose. You open a blocked nose with acupressure on the sides of the highest point of the nasolabria. (The part of the nose thar sticks out on the bottom READ MORE
Acupressure can unblock a nose. You open a blocked nose with acupressure on the sides of the highest point of the nasolabria. (The part of the nose thar sticks out on the bottom of the nose.) Take your finger and rub lightly on that spot. Then slowly gently press on the spot in a small circular motion. Each time putting a little more pressure, until the nasal passage opens. Happy health! Dr. Laura

Where do they put acupuncture needles for migraines?

There are many ways to approach migraines, but I find the most successful is in the cervical and the cervical and thoracic spine along with one on the top of the head, Du 20.

Can acupuncture help with chronic sinusitis?

That is an excellent question! Yes, acupuncture can assist with chronic sinusitis. There can be many causes of chronic sinusitis as well as many triggers to aggravate this condition. READ MORE
That is an excellent question! Yes, acupuncture can assist with chronic
sinusitis. There can be many causes of chronic sinusitis as well as many
triggers to aggravate this condition. We will walk through your history
and discuss common causes, treatments that you have had to date and create
an individualized plan for you! I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Laura Ellis, LAc, Dipl
Life's Great Experience Acupuncture
P: 602-877-3045

Does acupuncture for neck pain hurt?

That is an awesome question! Yes, acupuncture does help both acute and chronic neck pain by bringing blood flow into the area and also reducing inflammation. Since acupuncture READ MORE
That is an awesome question! Yes, acupuncture does help both acute and chronic neck pain by bringing blood flow into the area and also reducing inflammation. Since acupuncture builds on itself, it will take more visits if it is chronic than if it is acute. Don't wait!

Can chronic fatigue be fixed?

Yes. Chronic fatigue can be cured in most cases with a combination of acupuncture and herbs.