Michelle Grasek, LA.c?

Michelle Grasek, LA.c

Acupuncturist

12 N Park St Seneca Falls NY, 13148 Show map

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Michelle Grasek is an acupuncturist practicing in Seneca Falls, NY. Michelle evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of East Asian medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by taking 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 Michelle treats the patient's condition. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

Education and Training

Le Moyne College Bachelor's of Biology 2007

NE College of Health Sciences Master's Acupuncture & Herbs 2010

Board Certification

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Provider Details

Female English

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Can acupuncture treat neck pain?
Hello. Yes, acupuncture is often very helpful for different kinds of neck pain. It helps to release trigger points, improve blood flow, modulate the way the brain interprets pain, and impacts the central nervous system, allowing for the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine which can help reduce sensitivity to pain. Acupuncture is cumulative which means the effects build over time. The typical treatment recommendation for neck pain is one treatment per week for eight weeks, then we try to space treatments out and see if you can go 2, 3, and 4 weeks between treatments while still feeling good. Depending on the cause and severity of the neck pain, some patients may choose to do regular maintenance treatments to keep the pain at bay. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Can acupuncture fix chronic headaches?
Hello. Yes, acupuncture is often very helpful for chronic headaches and migraines. There are many different causes of headaches but acupuncture is often helpful for most types. The typical treatment recommendation is once a week for 8 weeks and then we reduce treatment frequency to see if the patient can go 2 then 3 weeks between treatments. Some patients need regular maintenance treatments (for example, monthly) to keep symptoms at bay. I hope this is helpful! READ MORE
How does acupuncture help with anxiety?
Hello. Acupuncture helps reduce anxiety in a few ways. It helps move the body out of a pattern of chronic "fight or flight" mode (sympathetic nervous system response) into "rest and digest" (parasympathetic nervous system). It also helps reduce cortisol, considered the stress hormone. It can help reduce symptoms of anxiety including racing or pounding heart, sensation of pressure in the chest, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, panic attacks, etc. Over time the goal is to help the patient feel like they have a more balanced physical and mental response to stressors/triggers. The typical treatment recommendation is one treatment per week for 8 weeks, and then we see if we can reduce the treatments to READ MORE
Can you help with chronic sinusitis?
Yes, acupuncture is typically very helpful for chronic sinusitis. It can help reduce facial pain, congested sinuses, post-nasal drip, watery/itchy eyes, and headaches caused by congested sinuses. I hope this is helpful! READ MORE
How can I fix my chronic pain?
Acupuncture is often very helpful for chronic pain. Typically the treatment protocol is one treatment per week for 8 weeks, and then we try to space treatments out to see if you can go two, three, and four weeks while still maintaining your results. However, this depends on a number of factors, and patients may need longer weekly treatment, for example, if they have had pain for many years. In that case, 12 weekly treatments may be recommended before spacing treatments out. It can also depend on the nature of the pain, and the original cause of the pain. Some patients require monthly maintenance treatments to continue feeling good, while others do not. It's very individual. But I recommend trying acupuncture as a gentle, non-drug option for chronic pain with very few (if any) side effects. READ MORE
Can migraine be fixed?
Hello. Acupuncture is often helpful for reducing migraine severity and intensity. Typically the recommendation is one treatment per week for 6-8 weeks, and then we would try to space the treatments out and see if you still feel good. For example, can you go 2 weeks, then 3 weeks, etc. without treatment. Some people require monthly maintenance for migraines. It depends on how long they've been going on for, the trigger(s), etc. But I would recommend giving acupuncture a try if you can. I've treated many patients successfully for migraines over the years. Hope this help READ MORE
Can acupuncture help lower back pain?
Hello. Yes, acupuncture is typically very helpful for chronic low back pain due to a variety of causes. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with tennis elbow?
Hi, yes. Acupuncture is usually very helpful for tennis elbow. The usual treatment protocol is one treatment per week for 6-8 weeks, or if the pain is more acute, 2x/week for the first two weeks and then once a week for a week or two after that. It depends on the severity of the tennis elbow, how long it's been going on for, and a few other factors. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for hip pain?
Hello. Yes, acupuncture is generally very good for hip pain due to most causes - arthritis, injury, athletic overuse or repetitive motion, etc. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help ankle pain?
Yes, acupuncture is often very helpful for ankle pain. Typically multiple treatments are needed for lasting effects, and this depends on the cause of the ankle pain as well as how long you've had the pain for. But most patients find acupuncture useful for recovery for ankle pain. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help stomach bloating?
Yes, acupuncture is often helpful for abdominal bloating and discomfort. Abdominal bloating can be caused by many different factors but I find that acupuncture often helps patients find relief. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pain managementCosmetic acupuncture - Wrinkles, acne, acne scarring

Faculty Titles & Positions

Adjunct NE College Health Sciences 2017 - 2019

Professional Memberships

Acupuncture Society of New York
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Areas of research

3 consecutive studies on the Effects of Bee Pollen a Health Food Supplement in Type-1 Diabetic Rats. Carried out from 2007-2010 at Le Moyne College under the supervision of Dr. Beth Pritts.