John’s Specializations

John also specializes in treating complex or unresolved conditions where other therapies may have fallen short. The unique style of his treatment approach is fine tuned to fit your needs. If you have complaints about chronic or acute pain, John will choose the style of acupuncture and associated modalities to address your unique issue.

He has clients from a wide range of backgrounds such as Olympic athletes, touring musicians, avid gardeners, doctors, construction workers, retired people, computer programmers, “extreme” athletes, actors, teachers, and so on.   With such a variety of patients, there are many conditions that have been quickly addressed under John’s care.  

Some of the common complaints he regularly and successfully treats in his practice are:

  • Chronic pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Tendonitis and tendonosis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Rotator cuff issues
  • Migraines/headaches
  • Temporomandibular jaw disorder/ TMD/TMJ
  • Chronic stress
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome – “computer neck” pain
  • Insomnia
  • Acid reflux/heartburn
  • Shin splints
  • Iliotibial band syndrome
  • Ankle and wrist sprain
  • Tinnitus
  • Tennis elbow
  • Hip pain and dysfunction
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Stroke recovery
  • Anxiety
  • COPD/Emphysema/asthma
  • & much more

Conditions Treated by Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to address a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Modern research—including studies supported by the World Health Organization (WHO)—continues to confirm its effectiveness for many common health issues.

At Integrative Acupuncture, John Ditmars, L.Ac. treats both pain-based conditions and internal disorders, using a combination of acupuncture styles, bodywork, and supportive therapies to restore balance and improve quality of life.

Conditions with Strong Clinical Evidence

The World Health Organization (WHO) and other medical bodies have identified many conditions for which acupuncture has demonstrated therapeutic benefit through controlled clinical trials, including:

Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions

  • Low back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Knee pain
  • Shoulder pain / Periarthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Tennis elbow
  • Facial pain (TMJ disorders)
  • Sprains
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Pain from dental procedures

Neurological & Mental Health

  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Depression (including post-stroke)
  • Insomnia
  • Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)

Respiratory & Immune

  • Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
  • Asthma (adjunct therapy)

Digestive & Gastrointestinal Issues

  • Epigastric pain (gastritis, ulcers, spasms)
  • Acute dysentery
  • Nausea and vomiting (including post-surgical and chemotherapy-related)
  • Morning sickness
  • Biliary colic

Reproductive & Women’s Health

  • Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
  • Induction of labor
  • Malposition of fetus (breech)
  • Labor pain
  • Postpartum lactation support

Other Proven Benefits

  • Hypertension / Hypotension
  • Leukopenia
  • Renal colic
  • Tobacco and substance dependence support

Additional Conditions with Positive Evidence

Acupuncture has also shown therapeutic benefit in treating or supporting a wide range of chronic or complex conditions, based on additional clinical and observational studies.

Internal Medicine & Organ Health

  • Digestive complaints (IBS, bloating, chronic gastritis)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Diabetes (Type 2, adjunctive support)
  • Gout
  • Hepatitis B (carrier status)
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Ulcerative colitis

Mental Health & Neurological

  • Anxiety & stress-related disorders
  • PTSD & trauma recovery support
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Ménière’s disease
  • Schizophrenia (adjunct therapy)
  • Vascular dementia
  • Concussion and post-concussion symptoms

Skin, Allergy & Autoimmune

  • Acne
  • Eczema & neurodermatitis
  • Allergies
  • Herpes zoster / Shingles (nerve pain relief)
  • Pruritus (itching)
  • Sjögren’s syndrome

Addiction & Recovery Support

  • Smoking cessation
  • Alcohol dependence
  • Opioid and substance detox support

Urological & Sexual Health

  • Chronic prostatitis
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Male sexual dysfunction
  • Urinary retention

A Personalized Approach to Healing

John specializes in treating complex or unresolved issues where other therapies may have fallen short. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, fatigue, acute injury, insomnia, digestive complaints, or hormonal imbalances, anxiety, or insomnia, acupuncture treatments may offer some answers. In this clinic, John treats not just the symptoms – he works with treating patterns of imbalance that may be affecting multiple systems in the body and mind!

Not Sure if Acupuncture Can Help?

If you’re wondering whether acupuncture is right for your condition, feel free to contact the clinic for a consultation. John is always happy to answer questions and help you better understand your options.