Yuqing Kou, LAc
Acupuncturist
725 NE 102nd Ave Suite A Portland OR, 97220About
Yuqing Kou is an acupuncturist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Kou 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. Kou treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Education and Training
Oregon College of Oriental Med MACM 2015
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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Yuqing Kou, LAc's Expert Contributions
Can acupuncture help with neuropathy in the feet?
Certainly! I have had very good results treating peripheral neuropathy in my practice, and there are numerous studies on the benefits of acupuncture for neuropathy. READ MORE
Where do you put acupuncture needles for knee pain?
It depends, but often, your acupuncturist will place needles in the local area (in this case the knee), adjacent area (above and below the knee), and some in the distal areas (perhaps ankles, feet, or hands). This is to help with circulation and opening up the channels of energy flow throughout your body. READ MORE
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