
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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Tara Foster, L.Ac, DACM, MSTCM's Expert Contributions
Can chronic neck pain go away?
It depends on what is causing your chronic neck pain. I encourage you to get acupuncture. READ MORE
What can I do for ear ringing?
I encourage you to find an acupuncturist and herbalist for a consultation READ MORE
Can anemia be fixed naturally?
It depends on what kind of anemia you have READ MORE
How can I fix my chronic earache?
It depends on what is causing your earache. I encourage you to find a practitioner that does acupuncture and herbal medicine READ MORE
What is the treatment for chronic fatigue?
There are many treatments on chronic fatigue. I encourage you to find a practitioner that is an acupuncturist and herbalist READ MORE
Can chronic neck pain be fixed?
It depends on what is causing your chronic neck pain. I encourage you to find an acupuncturist READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for back pain?
Acupuncture can be very helpful for back pain. READ MORE
How long is the treatment for chronic back pain?
It depends on what is causing your chronic back pain. I encourage you to try acupuncture. READ MORE
How do you fix chronic shoulder pain?
It depends on what is causing your chronic shoulder pain. I encourage you to try acupuncture. READ MORE
How do you fix hand nerve pain?
It depends on what is causing your nerve pain. I encourage you to get acupuncture. READ MORE
How do you fix chronic knee pain?
It depends on what is causing your chronic knee pain. I encourage you to get acupuncture. READ MORE
Does acupuncture fix tinnitus?
Sometimes. READ MORE
Can chronic headaches be fixed?
It depends on what is causing your headache. I encourage you to try acupuncture. READ MORE
Should I see a doctor for hip pain?
yes READ MORE
Can chronic neck pain be fixed?
It depends on why you have chronic neck pain. I encourage you to try acupuncture. READ MORE
Can anemia be fixed without medications?
It depends on the type of anemia. Eating dark leafy greens everyday and red meat can help with low hemoglobin. There are 6 different kinds of medical anemia in biomedicine and they all have different pathologies READ MORE
How long is the treatment for migraines?
It depends. Sometimes they go away with one treatment. Sometimes it is palliative care and you need acupuncture on and off for many years READ MORE
What are the treatment options for leg nerve pain?
I do not know all the options for treatments for leg nerve pain. I am an acupuncturist and acupuncture can be helpful in providing relief from nerve pain READ MORE
Can chronic knee pain be fixed?
It depends on what is causing your chronic knee pain. I encourage you to try acupuncture READ MORE
Can you help with chronic sinusitis?
It depends on why you have chronic sinusitis. I encourage you to try acupuncture and herbal medicine READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- CSOMA - California State Oriental Medical Association
Tara Foster, L.Ac, DACM, MSTCM's Practice location
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John S Yamas O.M.D., L.A.C.1460 G. Street Arcata CA 95521
- Miss Stacey Diane Kett LAC735 12th St Arcata CA 95521
- Mr. John E. Servilio L.AC.940 9th St Arcata CA 95521
- Ms. Sheridan Michelle Richardson LAC34 Sunnybrae Center Arcata CA 95521
- Ms. Rebecca Cheney Ellis LAC735 12TH ST ARCATA CA 95521
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