Jessica Ra'chel Newman LAC

Acupuncturist

300 E ARBOR ST SPC 34 LONG BEACH CA, 90805 Show map

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Jessica Newman is an acupuncturist practicing in Long Beach, California. Dr. Newman 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. Newman treats the patients condition. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

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Can acupuncture help with thyroid problems?
According to a 2018 research meta-analysis, acupuncture has been effectively used to help reduce thyroid disorders. “Findings indicated reductions in patient symptoms and improvements in biomarkers where acupuncture was used”, was the conclusion analyzing 29 clinical Studies regarding this topic. Consistency of care is key with naturally regulating any physiological disorders. Patience regarding length of treatments needed over time to balance the issue is also recommended. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30341025/ READ MORE
Where is the pressure point for stomach aches?
Halfway between the bottom of the ribs and your belly button is a point you can push to relieve stomach aches. Also warm water bottles can help, applying to stomach area or even back. If that doesn’t work, acupuncture and Chinese herbs are an effective solution! READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for hip bursitis?
Acupuncture lowers inflammation and increases smooth flow of Qi (energy), allowing reduction in pain. On those patients of mine who’ve had hip bursitis, they’ve felt relief. READ MORE
How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for knee pain?
How many sessions depends on patient’s health level, their response to treatment, and their practitioner’s skill set, and even the connection between you and your practitioner! I’ve had patients with knee pain get off the table after their first treatment and fee no more pain! I’ve also seen patients come in 10 times for the same problem and still feel creaky! So, it really all depends. READ MORE
Can acupuncture be done without needles?
There’s acupressure, which is still involving the acupuncture points, but without needles. Insertion, just pressure. It’s not nearly as effective, but benefit may still be derived. READ MORE
How effective is acupuncture for neck spasms?
Acupuncture, Tui Na (Chinese body works), and even Chinese herbal medicine can really help with neck muscle spasms! READ MORE
Pain from acupuncture slippers?
Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry to hear that! Since I’m not familiar with your shoes, off the bat, I’d say to please call the manufacturer. Secondly? Based off of general knowledge, I could say it’s possible that acupressure points stimulated could cause a cascade of a sensation of tenderness and or pain if there is imbalance in the person’s body and the shoes are not customized to the person. It seems it may be a good idea to have a consultation for your personalized situation. READ MORE
Is it safe to do acupuncture every day?
Yes, it could be safe. However, each case is different and some bodies cannot handle the major transition acupuncture can sometimes cause as it does tend to detoxify and balance the body. I’d suggest being sensitive your body’s responses to the treatments received. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for arthritis in the neck?
I’d same similarly for any type of arthritis — they are all under similar diagnoses in Chinese Medicine. Treated similarly. Main thing is consistency and persistence in long-term care with chronic conditions such as these. Sometimes, Miracle Worker Doctors, as been called by former Medical Director of US Healthworks, are able to achieve quicker results. Vessels of The Healer of the World. Chinese herbs also assist prognosis. READ MORE
How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for neck pain?
How many sessions depends on you level of health and balance, the level of severity, and the skills of and connection with your practitioner. When I worked at LA hospitals, ~91% of my pain patients received relief after the first treatment. Apparently, this is a bit rare. Sometimes, it takes longer. READ MORE
How should I feel after my first acupuncture treatment?
Great question! After first acupuncture treatment, everyone has a different response. Some feel immediately lighter, others, relaxed, like a mini vacation, and some a very subtle sense of the lights coming back on or balance. It’s best to be patient with chronic conditions, such as depression. Some patients experience immediate results, and others are able to balance lifelong depression in just a few months of consistent treatments. The more chronic, the longer it takes to address the root cause. Patience, consistency, and persistence are key in overcoming depression with acupuncture! READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with lung pain?
Lung pain isn’t a common complaint. I’ve seen patients whose lungs hurt from extended coughing, dryness, or productive coughing. In these instances, acupuncture has restored balance in the lungs and helped stopped the resulting pain. When paired with traditional Chinese herbal medicine, the results are excelled. I hope this answers your question. READ MORE
Fatigue after acupuncture?
Additionally, the exhaustion and your condition screams nutritional deficiencies and adjustments needed. READ MORE
How long are acupuncture needles left in?
Great question. The minimum amount of time your needles should remain is 20 minutes, to allow the energy (Qi) to circulate. For more: newmansacupilates.wordpress.com READ MORE
What should you not do before acupuncture?
Before acupuncture, it’s best to ensure you’ve eaten. I always prefer my patients to avoid added prescription drugs such as ibuprofen, if possible, so they may experience the raw benefits of acupuncture. Scheduling a busy day or exercise after acupuncture is not recommended, but to rest and relax, to enjoy the full benefits of your treatment! READ MORE
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for stress?
Great question! For about 91% of my patients through the years, they feel immediate results of relaxation and stress melting away. For others, it may take longer, especially if the condition of anxiety has been chronic for many years. It's best to set expectations that your results may not be apparent for a number of sessions, depending on your situation and the practitioner's abilities. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine also can hasten the desired results, smoothing and complementing the process of acupuncture. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help swollen knees?
Absolutely, swollen everything I’ve seen Acupuncture help. Acupuncture naturally detoxifies you as it lowers the Inflammatory response. Inflammation causes 99% of diseases. A good example of this is a recent study, examining all research on acupuncture as the main tool for such inflammatory diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, which increases joint swelling: “3.9. Clinical Efficacy Almost every investigation found that any kind of acupuncture as the main treatment or adjuvant treatment tool could benefit clinical conditions of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) in human or animal subjects... there were no adverse affects of acupuncture reported.” https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2018/8596918/ READ MORE
Is acupuncture better than chiropractic?
Hi there, What a great question! And I’m glad I get to answer it. Coming from a background of having also gone to chiropractic school, I can honestly say that acupuncture and chiropractic complement each other extremely well. For headaches, it’s a good idea to find a practitioner of both with whom you connect. They both approach different aspects of holistic health. While chiropractic aligns bones which hamper optimal body functions, and induce pain, acupuncture improves flow of life force, or qi, and creates a neurotransmitter cascade and balance, lowering inflammation, therefore dissipating pain. As you can see, one is not better than the other. They can work hand in hand for optimal benefit! For more: NewmansAcuPilates.wordpress.com READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with aging skin?
Great question! You'll be happy to hear, one of the benefits of Acupuncture can be age reduction. Especially with aesthetic/facial acupuncture, I’ve had patients who looked 10-20 years older than they were, have started and immediate results. READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for depression?
Yes, acupuncture is incredibly effective for depression! READ MORE