Acupuncture

Name: Cloud 9 Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine | Dr. Laura Parks, D.Ac., L.Ac.
Telephone: 410-847-4766

“Do More in 2024” for Your Health & Your Future

At last, the new year is upon us. Will we live our best lives and manifest our fullest potential? What we do with all that potential, is always up to us.

One way to hone in on our resolutions, our health and wellness goals is to try something new, like acupuncture. Although acupuncture is technically anything but “new” being over 3,000 year old system of medicine originating from China, it may be a new experience for you.

Acupuncture is truly an excellent treatment approach for many ailments for several reasons. First, there are no side effects to acupuncture like there are with medications or surgery. Second, it is actually a very pleasant experience for most people, as most patients fall asleep during their session, and it is considered non-invasive. Third, it can treat multiple health concerns at the same time. Many times a patient will come in for their chronic pain, for example, and also see lasting improvements with their lifelong anxiety or insomnia, digestive issues or migraines. It even helps couples get pregnant who are struggling to start a family, or help with menopausal concerns and reproductive health.

Anything you would consider taking a pill for, you could try acupuncture.

With the New Year, many folks even use acupuncture to quit smoking, or use acupuncture to lose weight.

At Cloud 9 Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, we take an integrative approach looking at many ways to naturally support your health and wellness, utilizing acupuncture, electro-stim, ATP Resonance BioTherapyTM, O3 Regenerative TherapyTM, and custom nutritional support.

While we specialize in complex, chronic conditions that are difficult to treat such as neuropathy, autoimmune conditions, infertility, migraines, and women’s health, we do treat many other conditions (and all ages) as well.

Interested in seeing what acupuncture can do for you?

Call 410-847-4766 to begin with a consultation with Dr. Laura Parks, our medical director who has over 13 years experience using acupuncture to change lives.

Healing Trauma with Acupuncture

Trauma can be emotional or physical and carries a weight with it for those who suffer from a traumatic event and the longer post-traumatic stress that can come from it. Fortunately, we live in a time where help is available. Since acupuncture subscribes to the whole mind/body/spirit healing approach to balancing energy and achieving complete wellness, it makes sense that acupuncture could be a helpful tool to treating various forms of trauma and its impact on both the mind and body. continue reading »

Neuropathy Relief with Acupuncture

Neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves, causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the affected areas. While there are several treatment options available, acupuncture has gained popularity as a natural and effective method to alleviate neuropathic symptoms.

When it comes to neuropathy, acupuncture targets the affected nerves, promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammation. This stimulation triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, providing relief from neuropathic pain.

Studies have shown that acupuncture can significantly reduce neuropathy symptoms and improve nerve function. It is a safe and non-invasive treatment option that can be used alongside conventional therapies.

In conclusion, acupuncture offers a promising alternative for individuals suffering from neuropathy. Its ability to address the root cause of the condition and provide relief makes it an attractive choice for many. Consider exploring this ancient therapy to manage your neuropathy symptoms effectively.

Acupuncture Success With Fertility

Fertility acupuncture is a natural and effective way to enhance fertility and increase the chances of conceiving.

By inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, fertility acupuncture helps regulate hormones, improve blood circulation to the reproductive organs, and reduce stress and anxiety. It can also address underlying conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, and endometriosis that may hinder fertility. It also helps with unexplained infertility.

Studies have shown that fertility acupuncture can significantly improve pregnancy rates when used in conjunction with assisted reproductive techniques like IVF. It enhances egg quality, increases implantation rates, and reduces the risk of miscarriage.

For couples struggling with infertility, fertility acupuncture offers a safe, natural, and holistic approach to optimize their chances of conceiving. It provides a gentle and supportive environment for the body to heal and prepare for pregnancy, ultimately increasing the likelihood of a successful and healthy pregnancy.

Call to begin today with Couples Consultation at Cloud 9 Acupuncture! (410) 847-4766

Acupuncture for Treating Leaky Gut Syndrome

There are a variety of gastrointestinal and autoimmune diseases that can contribute to what is known as leaky gut syndrome. So, what exactly is leaky gut syndrome? It’s close to exactly what it sounds like. Each one of us has semi-permeable guts. What that means is the mucous lining of our intestines is designed to absorb water and nutrients from our food. Your intestinal lining is responsible for acting as a barrier to bacteria. With leaky gut syndrome, your intestinal lining “leaks” allowing more water and nutrients through, but also potentially allowing toxic molecules to come through as well. continue reading »