Aimee Gonzalez

Acupuncturist

4251 U.S. 9 Suite E, Building 3 Freehold NJ, 07728 Show map

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Aimee Gonzalez, DACM, is an acupuncturist practicing in Freehold, NJ. Dr. Gonzalez evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history, 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. Gonzalez treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

Education and Training

Pacific College Oriental Med MSTOM, DACM 2008

Board Certification

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Aimee Gonzalez

Aimee Gonzalez's Expert Contributions

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How often should I get acupuncture for pain?
Hello! Sorry to hear you've been having pain in your legs. A typical treatment plan could be anywhere from 2-3 times a week for the first few weeks to help decrease the frequency and intensity of your pain. Every person is unique so you and your provider will determine what works best for you. READ MORE
Can you help with chronic pain?
Hello and thanks for reaching out! Acupuncture is proven to help alleviate chronic pain. That's one of the things we do best. Many insurance companies as well as the World Health Organization acknowledge the amazing effect acupuncture can have on decreasing chronic pain. It's not an instant cure. Sure, you'll feel better when you leave the clinic, but it will probably come back if you don't return for treatment over a period of time. Typically patients should come in for treatment according to their treatment plan which is usually 1-2x a week for several weeks. The effects are cumulative and the pain relief gets better and lasts longer with consistent treatments over a period of time. It all depends on why you have the pain, how long you have been in pain and what is the cause of your pain. All of these things will be addressed during your initial consultation and reviewed between you and your practitioner. Don't shy away from it. There is no reason that you should always be in pain. You'll thank yourself later and wonder why you waited so long. Feel free to read my blogs on pain management on my website or reach out to me or any other provider in your area. Ask questions and inform yourself. Hope that helps! READ MORE
Balancing QI
Hello there! Great question. Acupuncture is typically used after wisdom tooth removal for postoperative pain. It's also good for decreasing swelling as well as bleeding after removal. Acupuncture is often used after dental work to mitigate the trauma to the area due removals, surgery or routine dental work. It can help rebalance the body through meridian work locally, distally (arms, legs, or ears). Acupuncture also assists with the healing process by creating microtraumas in the surrounding area which will set the immune system into action. It also promotes circulation, decreases inflammation and alleviates pain. This is achieved through working LI and ST meridians with the addition to other points to break through qi stagnation and rebalance the body. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions! Happy New Year! READ MORE
Carpal tunnel
Hello! Sorry to hear that you've been experiencing this for so long. Acupuncture is an effective tool for pain anywhere in the body. It also is perfect for getting to the root cause of any internal imbalances that may be contributing to your condition. Oftentimes other modalities are utilized in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel such as herbal plasters, liniments, moxibustion, E-stim and tuina. It's not just needles and combining therapeutic techniques with acupuncture often result in effective pain relief. I hope that answers your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at aimee@lnjsacupuncture.com READ MORE
Is acupuncture treatment good for insomnia?
Hello! Yes, acupuncture is very good for insomnia. Not only are there specific points to help insomnia, but your provider will also do a consultation to figure out what imbalances are occurring in your body that are contributing to the insomnia. Acupuncture is highly effective in treating insomnia with little to no side effects naturally. Hope that helps! READ MORE
Is acupuncture or chiropractor better for migraines?
Hello! I would have to say both are equally as good because they are approaching the migraines from different perspectives. Chiropractors will work on aligning the spinal column to help alleviate any pressure on the nerves that may be contributing to migraines. Whereas acupuncture works with a person's physiology and treats the root cause of the migraines. Many times, migraines run in families and there is no issue or problem with the spine. Acupuncture is very effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of these types of migraines as well. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like more information. READ MORE
Can migraines be fixed?
Hello! Thank you for your question. I hesitate to say "fixed". Migraines are very well managed with acupuncture by decreasing the frequency and intensity of migraines which provides a better quality of life. Many times, patient's will only have mild headaches, infrequently, compared to the more severe symptoms associated with migraines. It is important to come in for a consultation to determine the underlying cause of the migraines, it can be different for everyone, in order to proceed with a treatment that will be unique for the patient. I have included a link below to my website that covers a more in depth explanation. https://lnjsacupuncture.com/three-benefits-of-using-acupuncture-to-treat-your-migraines/ Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. READ MORE
Does acupuncture work for rhinitis?
Hello! Acupuncture has been proven to be highly effective in reducing the symptoms associated with rhinitis. When you come in for an appointment, a full consultation would be done to figure out the underlying cause of your rhinitis in order to treat it best. Many times, patients will not only feel improvement with the rhinitis but also notice benefits in other areas of their life such as improved sleep or energy levels. If you would like to learn more or have any questions, please feel free to read more about it on my website. You can access the page via this link. https://lnjsacupuncture.com/acupuncture-for/allergies/ READ MORE
What can be done for lower back pain?
Hello! Acupuncture is incredibly effective at alleviating low back pain. In addition to the acupuncture portion, the practitioner may choose to utilize cupping, guasha, tuina, or moxibustion to help reduce your pain. Dietary recommendations may also be provided as well as stretches to help alleviate pressure on the low back. As always, in order to find the treatment that works best, a full consultation is required to determine the underlying cause of your low back pain. Feel free to contact me if you have further questions or would like to learn more. READ MORE
Are there any natural treatments for high blood pressure?
Hello! There are many natural treatments for hypertension, but that is not to say that you should discontinue your medication without discussing with your primary care physician. Often, acupuncture is combined with dietary recommendations as well as herbal supplements in the treatment of high blood pressure. There is no quick fix, but with time your doctor may be able to decrease the dosage of your medication in direct correlation with your results. Feel free to contact me if you would like further clarification. www.lnjsacupuncture.com READ MORE
Does acupuncture for neck pain hurt?
Hello! Contrary to popular belief. Acupuncture is a relatively painless, effective and gentle treatment option for neck pain. Often times, patient's aren't even aware that the needles have been inserted. There are also other modalities that are used, depending on the root cause, such as cupping, tuina, guasha, and moxibustion as well as the topical application of herbal liniments and plasters. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss it further. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help tight tendons?
Hello! Acupuncturists can use various modalities to help alleviate tension of the muscles and tendons. Many times, it would involve not just acupuncture needling, but also incorporating guasha, shonishin, cupping, and/or tuina. It is also important to find the underlying cause of your tight tendons. This can only be done with a medical history and consultation. It may also require several sessions to get full relief as each treatment is cumulative. It's hard to promise instant relief as each patient is unique, but acupuncture can help with consistency. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help rotator cuff pain?
Hello! The short answer is yes, acupuncture effectively treats most types of pain. It is important however that you follow up with an orthopedic or your primary care physician to rule out tears. Although acupuncture is good for decreasing shoulder pain, it cannot stitch back together full thickness tears. For that, it is best to work with a physical therapist and acupuncturist so you can help decrease pain and inflammation, while strengthening the surrounding muscles. Feel to contact me if you have further questions. READ MORE
Is acupuncture once a month for fertility enough?
Hello! That's a good question. Typically, acupuncture for fertility works best with treatment twice a week for 8-12 weeks. This way, we can work through several menstrual cycles, focusing on the uterus and ovaries as well as have you follow through with dietary recommendations. That being said, many people find themselves in situations where they cannot go in for treatment that frequently. I recommend you discuss this with your acupuncturist and come up with a plan in which you can continue to do homework, such as doing acupressure with magnets and seeds in between treatments. As always, feel free to contact me directly if you have more questions. READ MORE
Dizziness after acupuncture
Hi there! I wish I could answer this precisely but you say that you got the needles yesterday but have been dizzy for a few weeks. It's hard to say what exactly happened since I wasn't there. What I can offer is what I know from personal experience. One of the side effects besides a drop of blood or bruising is lightheadedness or dizziness. This is often due to the flood of endorphins, your body's natural pain relievers, which can often leave patients with a floating feeling or dizziness. It typically resolves within 10 minutes to a half hour depending on the individual. What I always recommend is call your provider and tell them what is going on. Also contact your physician and have him check you to make sure that there isn't anything else going on. I hope that answered your question. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like to talk more. READ MORE