The paradigm and system of acupuncture and East Asian Medicine treats underlying patterns of imbalance in the body, and not just symptoms. Because of this, most ailments can be addressed, as well as complementary support for Western diagnoses and treatments.

Whether it is physical pain, chronic or acute illness, life transitions, general feelings of anxiety, or a overall sense of not feeling quite like yourself, acupuncture and East Asian Medicine can help to subtly search out what needs to be balanced in your unique presentation to help provide relief. Whatever it is you are struggling with:

Yes. Acupuncture Can Help.

What To Expect At LUPINS WEST

  • Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin pins into very specific points on the body that both are relevant for their anatomical location, as well as their indication through the paradigm & theory of East Asian Medicine. The practice of acupuncture treats both acute and chronic symptoms by treating the body as one connected whole, rather than separate parts.

  • Dr. Oswald specializes in anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, depression, existential dread and life transitions, & chronic sympathetic overload.

    She also works integratively in women’s health, chronic fatigue and digestive issues, dysregulated eating and history of eating disorders, Urogenital health and chronic UTIS, and chronic inflammation.

    At LUPINS WEST Tune-Up appointments are always available for pain, chronic and acute injury, and overall wellness.

  • At LUPINS WEST Dr. Oswald utilizes Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese style Acupuncture, Zen Shiatsu meridian massage, and all other modalities relevant to your treatment. She treats through a trauma-informed model, using palpation and pulses at the forefront of treatment always allowing the body guide the way.

  • In addition to Acupuncture you may receive:

    GUA SHA

    The tender scraping of a soft-tipped tool using a technique to break-up stubborn knots & scar tissue impeding circulation and causing stiffness and pain. Great for folks who regularly work hard in their bodies in work or play. Typical for orthopedic treatments and pain.

    ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE

    A small tens unit that attaches to the acupuncture pin to create a low vibration deep to where the pin is inserted. In the LUPINS Clinic this is most often used to relieve pain, and assist in dilation and labor in pregnancy.

    MOXIBUSTION

    The burning of compressed rice-sized wools of the plant Artemisia vulgaris (Chinese mugwort) at specific points of the body to warm, build fluids, tonify the point, or ease soft tissue.

    HERBAL MEDICINE

    Herbs will be prescribed if the pattern we are treating requires additional support. They may be given as a supplement, a tincture, or a strong tea. Over the counter Western herb remedies are available in the clinic as well, and do not require a prescription.