Women’s Health

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Acupuncture for Women’s Health

In the development of Chinese medicine close attention has always been paid to women’s health because of the strong connection between health, reproduction and healthy offspring. As a result Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a full range of preventative treatments, diagnostic tools and methods for bringing the body back into balance. Bone loss, hormone imbalance, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, irregular periods, endometriosis and mood swings are just a few of the many reasons that women seek treatment.

Call for an appointment:
Bethany Bechtel, AP, PhD 352-222-3816

We approach each patient from a holistic, personal point of view, looking at your symptoms in the context of your overall health. Utilizing acupuncture, herbal remedies, diet and lifestyle recommendations and mild exercise suggestions, we work to get your health back into optimal condition.

At your intake appointment we will observe your symptoms, including tongue and TCM pulse-taking, ask questions and then form a treatment plan.  Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles into key points on the body. These points lie on meridian pathways that direct the flow of energy or “qi”.

We serve all of North Central Florida at our Gainesville acupuncture offices.

Acupuncture has traditionally been used to address a wide variety of ailments, and Chinese medicine has placed particular emphasis on women’s health.

In addition to women’s general health, we provide treatments focused on: