Tara Foster, L.Ac, DACM, MSTCM
Acupuncturist
827 Bayside Rd Arcata CA, 95521About
Dr. Tara Foster is an Acupuncturist practicing in Arcata, CA. Dr. Foster evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Asian Medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history, observing the body, and taking pulses. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points is how Dr. Foster treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can relieve physical pain as well as emotional stress. Acupuncture can help relieve symptoms of many different ailments and is also excellent preventative medicine
Education and Training
ACTCM - San Francisco DACM, MSTCM 2019
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Can acupressure help joint pain?
yes READ MORE
Is acupuncture successful for sciatica?
yes READ MORE
Tremor occuring?
you should contact the practitioner you got a treatment from. this is not a normal side effect of acupuncture READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for gastritis?
yes READ MORE
What pressure point relieves nausea?
yes READ MORE
Can acupuncture help ankle pain?
yes READ MORE
How can you help with allergic rhinitis?
yes READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with varicose veins?
yes READ MORE
Does acupuncture help with sinus allergies?
yes READ MORE
How can acupuncture help with anemia?
yes READ MORE
Can acupuncture fix blood circulation?
yes READ MORE
What do you wear for hip acupuncture?
shorts, but also the practitioner should be able to drape you with a sheet to access your hip READ MORE
Is it normal to have pain after acupuncture treatment?
no READ MORE
Where are the acupuncture points for the liver?
there are many point for the liver READ MORE
Abdominal pain?
sounds like you should schedule an acupuncture appointment with your preferred practitioner READ MORE
Can acupuncture help lower back pain?
yes READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for hip pain?
yes READ MORE
Can acupuncture lower high blood pressure?
acupuncture and herbs can help with cardiac health READ MORE
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for ear ringing?
it depends. sometimes it takes many treatments sometimes just 1 READ MORE
Can acupuncture help blood clots in the legs?
if you have blood clots in your leg go to the ER READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- CSOMA - California State Oriental Medical Association
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