Eugene Acupuncture Treatments
John’s diagnostic and treatment style is unique. Rather than solely relying on verbal, pulse, and tongue intake, he also gathers much of the pertinent information by utilizing precise palpation techniques (feeling with the fingertips and palms of his hands) of the acupuncture meridians, soft tissue, nerves, and bones. He may also perform orthopedic and active range of motion exams in order to further develop the best treatment plan.
Personalized Acupuncture Treatments
Each treatment is tailored to each patient’s needs at that time. Sometimes a session might consist of two styles of acupuncture. John will most likely be utilizing the Acupuncture Physical Medicine style of acupuncture as the foundation of a treatment.
Internal and Organ-Based Approaches
For internal and organ-based ailments, he might utilize the Kiiko Matsumoto or Traditional Chinese methods of diagnosis and treatment. Occasionally, patients receive electrostim acupuncture, which is done by adding electrical stimulation to the needles. This helps to work with tight soft tissue and the nervous system. Sometimes John will apply fire cupping therapy, gua sha, or provide some TuiNa, which is a Chinese medical bodywork. Sometimes John will suggest internal or external Chinese medicinal herbal formulas, and perhaps he might offer some advice on diet and nutrition based on your condition and what you need most to heal. If there is pain involved, you may leave with some homework in the form of rehabilitative exercises and stretches.
Trigger Point Acupuncture and Dry Needling Expertise
John also might perform Trigger Point Acupuncture, which is sometimes called “dry needling” by non-acupuncturists, and is an important part of the Acupuncture Physical Medicine style of acupuncture, which is John’s main modality. Many people come in to see John because they were referred out for dry needling. Dry needling is an acupuncture technique that has been used in Classical Chinese Acupuncture for almost six thousand years. John has vast training and experience in trigger point work, and in fact went to the acupuncture school that other schools called “The Trigger Point School” since modern trigger point acupuncture/dry needling was developed at Tri-State College of Acupuncture.
Dr Janet Travell, who was famous for her trigger point work and considered by many to be the expert at finding and treating trigger points, learned how to address them with filiform(acupuncture) needles at TSCA under the guidance of Dr Mark Seem. That all being said, if you are looking for the highest quality trigger point therapy with needles, John is one of a handful in the State of Oregon that is competent in doing just that.
Blending Western and Eastern Healthcare Insights
Patients note that John is fantastic at helping to bridge the gap between Western diagnoses from their doctors and the Eastern diagnoses from his practice, which helps to provide a solid explanation about their healthcare needs. One of John’s goals is to encourage his patients to gain self-empowerment over their healthcare options. He enjoys working with his patients and not on them. In each treatment, he asks for verbal feedback while applying any of the healing modalities that are being used. That said, another one of his goals is to get you the relief you seek as quickly as possible!