Christine Walinch

Acupuncturist

NORTH KAUAI ACUPUNCTURE Princeville Hawaii, 96722 Show map

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Christine Walinch is an Acupuncturist practicing in Princeville, and Hanalei, Hawaii on the Beautiful North Shore of Kauai.

Christine evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Oriental Medicine.

Christine completed her Masters Degree training in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Tai Hsuan Foundation in Honolulu. This is a four year graduate, Masters Degree program.

^{Dr Chang is the founder of Tai Hsuan Foundation. She is a 64th generation Toaist Lineage Holder from the Han Dynasty.}

^{The school was founded and based on ancient principles, augmented by the latest integrated techniques and modern research. Treatment and education are provided in Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chi Kung, Tui Na, Moxibustion & Cupping.}

^{Disorders treated include: Headache, Digestive problems, Muscle Ache, Muskuloskeletal disorders, Menstrual Pain, Infertility, Chronic or Acute pain, Menopause, Fever, Chills, Allergies, Common Cold, Tendonitis, Sprain, Depression, Anxiety & Addiction.}

Christine completed Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine internship in China focusing on stroke and facial paralysis recovery in 2008. She has been studying Japanese acupuncture for the last five years with Master Kiiko Matsumoto.

Christine is an accomplished herbalist, and natural health and nutrition specialist. She has over 20 years of retail management sales experience of natural supplements, herbs, and nutrition in Hawaii.

North Kauai Acupuncture offers the most comfortable, gentle, and effective acupuncture care. The Acupuncture needles are just larger than a human hair, or a cat’s whisker.

Christine takes pride in using the highest quality, and most comfortable acupuncture needles on the market, Japanese manufactured. Effective, thorough and comfortable treatments are provided.

Call Christine today at (808) 351-6374

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Is an acupuncture treatment painful?
Acupuncture is performed using hair-thin needles (the diameter of a cat's whisker), only 1/10 the thickness of hypodermic needles, so, treatments are relatively painless. The majority of people experience no pain upon the insertion of needles. A small population may feel a slight pricking sensation, or you may also experience a dull, achy or itchy sensation. Some people feel an increase in stimulation to a specific area. A relaxed, euphoric feeling commonly accompanies deep relaxation and sleep. This is normal and is caused by energy flow changes. READ MORE
Should I drink water after acupuncture?
This is for two reasons: 1) It's important to stay hydrated after acupuncture because it can cause toxins to be released into your system. Staying appropriately hydrated helps flush out these toxins. Since alcohol and coffee both cause dehydrating effects on the body, they should be avoided after acupuncture. READ MORE
How does acupuncture lower stress?
Electronic acupuncture blocks the chronic, stress-induced elevations of the HPA axis hormones and the sympathetic NPY pathway.. Our growing body of evidence points to acupuncture’s protective effect against the stress response. Researchers have discovered that stress hormones were lower in rats that had received electronic acupuncture. Results were published in the Journal of Endocrinology. Researchers discovered that the electronic acupuncture blocks the chronic, stress-induced elevations of the HPA axis hormones and the sympathetic NPY pathway. Stress activates the Sympathetic Nervous System while acupuncture activates the opposing Parasympathetic Nervous System of the body which begins relaxation. It may reverse stress induced changes in biochemistry and behavior. Acupuncture blocks stress-induced elevations of sympathetic NPY pathway & HPA axis hormones by inserting fine painless needles at specific meridians of body. It affects actual changes in the brain to reduce stress and make long lasting changes. Acupuncture help to stimulate the body’s Nervous System and release neurochemical messenger molecules. This stimulation brings some biochemical changes that influence the homeostatic mechanisms of the body and promotes emotional & physical well being. Acupuncture decreases stress by releasing endorphins i.e. natural pain killer chemicals in the brain. This therapy improves blood circulation throughout the body and boosts the amount of oxygen in tissues. Some people experience a feeling of relaxation immediately after the insertion of the first needle. Most people describe their acupuncture experience as incredibly effective. Just a slight pinch of needle and they felt a sense of calm energy flow in the body. Some patients feel immediate stress reduction after a single session. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help get rid of belly fat?
“In a new study in the Journal Acupuncture in Medicine, folks who got acupuncture for eight weeks saw a 6% reduction in BMI, a smaller waist circumference, and a loss in overall body fat. "Stimulating specific points can help suppress appetite and increase metabolism.” Acupuncture helps adrenal and kidney functioning, thereby reducing stress hormone levels like cortisol in the body, Excessive cortisol stress hormones are linked to belly fat weight gain and food cravings. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help with fertility?
Acupuncture can be helpful to support both female and male fertility by increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and improving sleep and stress. Patients with unexplained infertility, high stress, or those seeking to improve their outcomes with ART (such as IVF) can also benefit from adding acupuncture to their care plan. Ideally, good to begin seeing the patient 3 - 4 months prior to conception/transfer so that we can help with egg quality, work on any cycle or lining irregularities, address any nutritional concerns, and help reduce stress. If you are going through IVF, FET or DET, acupuncture helps to prepare your body for your transfer. READ MORE
Is acupuncture a safe treatment for chronic pain?
“I think the benefit of acupuncture is clear, and the complications and potential adverse effects of acupuncture are low compared with medication,” says Dr. Lucy Chen, a board-certified anesthesiologist, specialist in pain medicine, and practicing acupuncturist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.“ Modern medicine generally emphasizes how acupuncture needles stimulate nerve and muscle cells, reducing the sensation of pain and releasing the body's natural painkillers, called endorphins. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with fertility?
Why acupuncture? Acupuncture helps regulate and balance the hormones by affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and is a very important tool in the fertility process. Acupuncture as a treatment for infertility shows great results both in man and women. Acupuncture can be considered as successful treatment in restoring fertility in the patients, by improving the sperm quality and ovaries function and balancing the endocrine system and hormones. READ MORE
Is it normal to feel worse after acupuncture?
It is important to eat two hours before the acupuncture treatment for balanced blood sugar levels. The treatment will set and hold better, and the patient is less likely to get dizzy or lightheaded after the treatment. While most people notice a marked improvement in their symptoms following acupuncture, some feel worse before they start feeling better. In natural medicine circles, this is sometimes referred to as a healing crisis. The idea is that as your body starts undergoing the changes involved in moving toward health, things get stirred up. This can cause not only an exacerbation of current symptoms but also the recurrence of previous ailments that had been dormant. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with migraines?
There have been many controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for Migraine attacks. The general consensus in research is that acupuncture is significantly better than no treatment or basic care when it comes to managing migraine attacks. As well as easing the pain of existing migraines, you can also use acupuncture to prevent them from returning; the technique can activate your parasympathetic nervous system and reduce muscle tension. Most people who suffer from migraines have a lot of muscle tension in the upper back and neck; clearly, releasing this tension is likely to reduce the number of migraines they get in the future. READ MORE
Can chronic fatigue syndrome be treated with acupuncture?
Each benefit of acupuncture and herb remedy treatments has a marked effect on a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptom . Acupuncture and an herb remedy treat this illness by reducing the level of harmful hormones in the body; restoring the balance of hormonal regulation; reducing stress, anxiety and tension; regulating a distorted immune function and promoting body detoxification. READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for arthritis pain?
The latest study by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is one of the largest and longest clinical trials to show such conclusive effects and patients who underwent acupuncture treatment reported a 44% average reduction in pain and a 40% improvement in mobility. Acupunture treatment points for arthritis are located all over the body, not just directly over the affected area. During the treatment, tiny needles are place along the patient’s legs, arms, shoulders and even toes. These needles are so tiny that multiple acupuncture needles can fit inside a human hair. The needles stay on the area for set amount of time , and then removed. Most people relax and even fall asleep during the treatment. The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary according to the intensity of the pain, and its severity and pervasiveness with the patient. READ MORE