Jody Eisemann, L.Ac.

Acupuncturist

9 Mott Ave 206B Norwalk CT, 06850 Show map

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Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM, is a licensed acupuncturist with 30 plus years in private practice. She has a private practice, a clinic and worked at Norwalk Hospital's Integrated Medical Department for 3 years. And she has been both an adjunct professor and clinic supervisor for the Acupuncture Institute at the University of Bridgeport.

Jody has treated many varied health conditions over the years and specializes in treating all kinds of pain. With her many years using acupuncture, she has been privileged to treat many conditions successfully including migraines/headaches, fertility issues, depression, anxiety, colitis, menstrual problems and ADD.

Jody graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture and has an undergraduate degree from University of Rochester. She is currently the Vice President of the CT Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is licensed by the state of Connecticut in acupuncture.

She had studied for many years under Dr. Richard Tan from San Diego and uses his quick and highly effective techniques in her practice. She also had the good fortune to assist renowned Dr. Miriam Lee, the second acupuncturist licensed in the state of California. Jody was also lucky enough to work under Dr. Mike Smith at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, NY. Dr. Smith is the creator of the world renowned NADA ear acupuncture protocol now used around the world for stress, trauma and addiction.

Jody is a Connecticut native and raised in Westport, CT. previously she worked in television production and has lived and travelled extensively in the US and overseas. She raised her son in Fairfield, CT

Education and Training

University of Rochester B.A. 1985

Board Certification

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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Female English, French

Jody Eisemann, L.Ac.

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Carpal tunnel
The big secret about acupuncture in treating pain, is it excels at helping any kind of pain, chronic or acute. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it states all pain comes from things not moving (ie stagnation). Acupuncture is an energetic medicine and its all about making the bodys energy move to resolve all kinds of issues. My suggestion is try a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) three times in a row (every three or four days) and if you dont have any pain relief try another L.Ac.. Generally carpal tunnel is not that difficult to treat. But acupuncture is a process, not an event, so just one treatment will not cure anything Just like you dont take just one antibiotic once and expect it to work Acupuncture can be very good for all kinds of pain and carpal tunnel is no exception. I hope this helps you. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
What is the treatment for chronic back pain?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), of which acupuncture is a part of, theres no one way to treat back pain. However the goal with acupuncture/TCM is to make things move energetically. In TCM we believe all pain and illness comes from the bodys energy not moving i.e. stagnation. How to treat any condition depends on the individual practitioners acupuncture approach. In addition to using acupuncture needles, we can use different types of heat, electro acupuncture, dry needling and TCM herbal formulas and much more. So theres no one way to treat pain per se as TCM is a vast science with many solutions to many healthcare issues, especially for a low-grade pain that Western medicine only can offer pharmaceuticals or surgery. The only rule of thumb I suggest is try a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) 3 times (5 times maximum) and if theres no change or improvement try another Acupuncturist as not everyone can treat everything. And most importantly, you want a Licensed Acupuncturist who is fully trained in Chinese medicine. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
Can obesity be reversed?
Obesity is considered reversible with some hard work. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (of which acupuncture is part of), obesity is not considered a genetic issue. It is generally considered a food addiction. And with all the addictive behaviors, it is definitely a multifaceted issue that needs a multi pronged approach. My recommendation to patients is to go to nutritionist to learn proper nutrition, try weight watchers or noom, go to a free 12 step program like Overeaters Anonymous where one can learn the tools to deal with compulsive overeating, pursue therapy to address underlying psychological difficulties and use acupuncture to help increase metabolism and reduce the anxiety that often leads to emotional eating. Additionally there are TCM herbal formulas that can help increase metabolism as well as decrease anxiety. Like with all addictions, obesity is not just a one solution fix. Hope this answers some of your questions. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
Can seasonal allergies be stopped?
Seasonal allergies can be largely be mitigated with the numerous modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. In addition, its also very helpful to make some dietary modifications (most notably avoiding dairy products) plus there are many TCM herbal formulas that can greatly reduce symptoms during those times of the year.. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
How can I fix my chronic earache?
Certainly, acupuncture can alleviate your ear aches. Generally having chronic ear aches is related to the foods that you eat. Those foods are usually made with milk products. You might want to try going without having any dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt, pizza, ice cream, cream cheese etc. for a month and see if your ear aches don't improve or go away. Also, there are Chinese herbal formulas for chronic ear aches as well. Hope this helps answer your question. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for leg nerve pain?
The great thing about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) of which acupuncture is part of, is there are many ways to approach treating a healthcare issue. You could treat leg pain with acupuncture locally or distally, using acupuncture you can treat based on channel/meridians theory or based on symptoms or can use a constitutional diagnostic approach. In addition to needles in TCM, you can treat using different kinds of heat, various forms of stimulation, electro-acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medical herbal formulas, magnets, dry needling, topical herbal preparations, intradermal needles, Chinese massage and much much more. So what I tell patients is to come three (maximum five) times and if there is no improvement or change then maybe try another acupuncture practitioner. It is also very important to go to a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) who is trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and therefore know that acupuncture is part of a vast medical science and much more than just using needles. READ MORE
Can acupuncture be done on the neck?
Yes acupuncture can be done on the neck. It can also be done on other parts of the body to relieve neck pain depending on the practitioners style. And theres also cupping, Chinese herbs: both topical and internal, Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) massage like Tui Na, plus many other approaches found in TCM to treat neck and many other kinds of pain. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
Can tinnitus be fixed?
Tinnitus can be a intractable condition. Sometimes acupuncture can treat it and sometimes it cant, but its definitely a process and worth a try. Success can also depend on your age and state of your health, etc. Because tinnitus is such a challenging condition to treat, often it helps to take Chinese herbs as well. The reason for the herbs, is so the patient can be treated frequently instead of just getting acupuncture once a week. Personally Ive had mixed results with tinnitus, although its certainly worth a try.. Some people also had good luck with tinnitus by taking cinnamon pils for at least a year and sometimes they improved. All that said, since I have had some luck myself treating people with tinnitus, I still think acupuncture should be considered along with herbs, both are worth trying together. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for chronic pain?
Generally acupuncture excels at treating any kind of pain, both chronic and acute. A licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) has many tools in their tool bag to help with pain including but not limited to: acupuncture, electro acupuncture, heat (in the form of moxibustion or heat lamp, etc.), sometimes Chinese herbal formulas, and much more. Many patients have had very good results with numerous kinds of health care conditions involving pain and immobility. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), of which acupuncture is a part of, is a vast science with many time tested solutions and many varied ways to treat pain and discomfort . As acupuncture is a process and not a single event, I suggest you try a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) for 3 to 6 sessions for 2-3 weeks in succession to see if acupuncture might work for you. Hope this response answered your question. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with hand nerve pain?
The good news is is that acupuncture is generally excellent when it comes to treating pain. In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) it is believed that all disease, pain and discomfort are the result of the stagnation of the energetic movement in the body know as Qi (Chee). By using hair thin acupuncture needles and the selection of certain acupuncture points, a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) can direct that energy to move and therefore can improve and/or resolve most painful situation regardless of the cause. Most western diagnoses are merely descriptions of a condition, whereas in TCM, a description of a condition not only describes the cause but how to treat it as well. So regardless of the cause, like nerve pain, it is almost incidental for an acupuncture treatment to help, as an L.Ac., who will focus on specific meridians and/or certain diagnostic combinations of acupuncture points to both improve pain and resolve its cause Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
How long will acupuncture pain relief last?
Acupuncture is always a process and not an event. So one acupuncture treatment generally does not correct any issue including pain. Acupuncture treatment is basically the same process as taking a pill, one pill one time does not successfully treat any condition. The acupuncture process is a relief, correction then maintenance. RELIEF: (improvement) should be within 1-3 sessions. CORRECTION: (a prolonged improvement) is generally within 6 to 10 treatments (depending on the chronic status of the condition or underlying causes of the condition). MAINTENANCE: (unless there is an ongoing underlying issue or new or returning problems) generally maintenance means to come twice annually when the seasons are unstable (changeable) in the spring and fall And get a tune-up (we tune up our cars but not ourselves) to maintain health and well-being. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for allergic rhinitis?
Yes acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be very helpful relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Along with some minor dietary changes, patients can experience relief from seasonal allergies. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help stomach bloating?
Acupuncture can often successfully treat a bloated stomach. Generally, a bloated stomach is a sign of what, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is termed as “digestive disharmony.” A Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) will do an initial differential diagnosis based on TCM parameters to determine whatever organ system is interfering with the digestion and will treat to improve the “energy flow” to correct the underlying digestive issue(s). READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with fatty liver?
Can acupuncture treat a fatty liver, yes, it can often help. But in addition a course of Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) herbs herbs should be included for a more speedy recovery. Many successful treatments for fatty liver used in TCM formulas often include, in particular, the herb bupleurum (chai hu in pinyin) which is considered a liver tonic. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help bloating?
Generally bloating can be from a number of different causes based on Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) diagnostics. However, generally bloating is associated with digestive issues in TCM (but not always). Initially a Licensed Acupuncturist would normally do a detailed differential diagnosis to determine whether the bloating is caused by a digestive “imbalance” or from other causes. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
Should you drink a lot of water after acupuncture?
I don’t know any reason why you would need to drink a lot of water after an acupuncture session. I suggest people not swim immediately after acupuncture or take a hot shower as acupuncture is very subtle energy medicine and you want to give the body time to acclimate to changes and improvements. If you are thirsty after acupuncture (which would be highly unusual), speak with your Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) about it. But generally, acupuncture should not make someone more thirsty, hot, or dry. I’m not sure why your doctor suggested you drink a lot of water however western allopathic physicians are generally not familiar with what acupuncture can or cannot do, so be sure to work with a Licensed Acupuncturist when being treated with acupuncture. Generally, Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.) are the only practitioners that are licensed by the state to do acupuncture. Other kinds of professions do not have our extensive academic training and sometimes have as little as 24 hours in a certification program to do so-called “dry needling.” Dry needling is essentially what we acupuncturists are trained in as “trigger point release” using an acupuncture needle to stimulate an area. So be sure to check your practitioner’s training and whether they are licensed to do acupuncture in your state. READ MORE
Where do you put acupuncture needles for knee pain?
Acupuncture is generally very good for any joint that is swollen, painful, or stiff, especially when the patient is on the younger side of 60. Between using acupuncture, possibly with electroacupuncture and possibly heat (in the form of moxibustion or heat lamp, etc.) and sometimes Chinese herbal formulas, many patients have very good results with numerous kinds of health conditions involving pain and immobility. Traditional Chinese medicine, of which acupuncture is part, is a vast science with many time-tested solutions and many varied ways to treat pain and discomfort. As acupuncture is a process and not a single event, I suggest you try a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) for 3 to 6 sessions for 2-3 weeks in succession to see if acupuncture might work for you. Hope this response answered some of the questions. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for swollen ankles?
Yes, acupuncture can be very effective in treating the causes of edema depending on the person’s health condition. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), of which acupuncture is part, there are a number of reasons why someone’s ankles swell. During your initial visit, your Licensed Acupuncturist (L Ac.) would ask you detailed questions to determine exactly what kind of edema you have and proceed accordingly. As acupuncture is a process and not a single event, it is suggested you try a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) for 3 to 6 sessions for 2-3 weeks in succession to see if acupuncture might work for you. Hope this response answered some of the questions. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for swollen knees?
Acupuncture is generally very good for any joint that is swollen, painful, or stiff, especially when the patient is on the younger side of 60. Between using acupuncture, possibly with electroacupuncture and heat (in the form of moxibustion or heat lamp, etc.) and sometimes Chinese herbal formulas, many patients have very good results with numerous kinds of health conditions involving pain and immobility. Traditional Chinese Medicine, of which acupuncture is part, is a vast science with many time-tested solutions and many varied ways to treat pain and discomfort. As acupuncture is a process and not a single event, I suggest you try a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) for 3 to 6 sessions for 2-3 weeks in succession to see if acupuncture might work for you. Hope this response answered some of the questions. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for chronic pain?
Acupuncture excels at treating all kinds of pain, both chronic and/or acute. So it is definitely worth trying before taking a direction of pharmaceuticals or surgery. It is also important to note: try a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) 3 to 5 times on a frequent basis and if there’s no change or improvement, I always suggest the patient might want to consider trying another Licensed Acupuncturist who might have more experience at treating their specific kind of pain. Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM Main Office: 9 Mott Ave. Suite 206B Norwalk, CT 06850 www.AcupunctureHealingCT.com (203) 216-2548 jeisemann2@gmail.com READ MORE