Acupuncture in San Francisco with Felix Melamed, LAc

My name is Felix Melamed, LAc. Over the past 20 years, I have seen thousands of clients visit my office in San Francisco for acupuncture, cuppings, and consultations. I have helped thousands of people restore and improve their health, improve the quality of their lives, and eliminate pain, anxiety, stress, and depression. I am different from most of the acupuncturists you visited in the past. Not only I was trained differently, but I also have a very different perception of how my treatments should be administered and what I expect my clients to receive during treatments.

Here are nine reasons why you should come to see Felix Melamed, LAc, at Biotherapy Clinic in San Francisco to experience the ancient treatment of acupuncture :

1. A painless and comfortable experience: I totally believe in providing a comfortable, relaxing, and painless environment for my clients where they can experience multiple therapies, including acupuncture, in a happy state of mind.
2. A vast in-depth experience: That’s right. I have more than 20 years of experience in Holistic medical treatments.
3. Free consultations: No obligation or pressure on our clients. Be assured that I never push any services or products on you.
4. Unmatched availability: My office is open on weekends and evenings as well. I always find convenient times for my clients.
5. Serving in a convenient location: Come and heal with acupuncture in San Francisco. My office is centrally located in the Lower Pacific Heights. Public transportation is great. Parking is available.
6. Variety of treatments for hard-to-treat, chronic conditions: I specialize in many chronic, complex conditions. Many of my clients came to me after visiting numerous other medical practitioners. I hear my client say: “I wish I came here sooner” everyday.
7. Multi-disciplined clinic: By combining the acupuncture with numerous other therapies such as dietary supplements, cupping, manual therapy, colon hydrotherapy, hypnosis and several others, my clients get more success and better results for their illness condition.
8. Ranked high by my clients: I have some incredible reviews about our services on yelp and plenty of testimonials.
9. For your convenience, my office will verify if your insurance covers acupuncture: We always verify whether your insurance covers acupuncture for you prior to your first treatment so that we may save you the hassle of getting any surprises later on. Many insurance carriers cover acupuncture with copay. If you have Cigna, United Healthcare, UMR, you are very likely to have coverage for acupuncture. Please call or fill out our online form. We also accept lien, PI and worker’s compensation patients for acupuncture.

What is Acupuncture and why is it so beneficial?

Well, a lot us today have at least an idea about what acupuncture essentially is. Acupuncture is actually a procedure in which hair-thin needles are inserted in the body on specific points. The inserted needles, in turn, initiate human body’s healing defense forces. The art of acupuncture is one of the oldest medical methods used for treatment.  The research points back as far as 5,000 years in history. The originating country of this healing method is China where it is still practiced widely  today as well as in Japan, Korea, Europe, Israel, Russia, and many other nations of the world. It was officially recognized as a medical treatment for an assortment of ailments in 1997 by a committee of specialists at the National Health Institute in United States.

This is how acupuncture works:

1. Stimulation of nerves: Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, which can stimulate sensory nerves under the skin and muscle. This can trigger a cascade of physiological responses, including the release of neurotransmitters and hormones, which can help to reduce pain and inflammation.

2. Activation of the immune system: Acupuncture may stimulate the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells, antibodies, and other immune system components. This can help to improve overall health and reduce the risk of infections and other illnesses.

3. Regulation of the nervous system: Acupuncture may help to regulate the autonomic nervous system, which controls various involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. By balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the nervous system, acupuncture can help to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

4. Release of endorphins: Acupuncture may stimulate the release of endorphins, which are natural pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body. Endorphins can help to block pain signals in the brain and reduce feelings of discomfort.

5. Modulation of brain activity: Acupuncture may affect the activity of certain areas of the brain, including those involved in pain processing, mood regulation, and the autonomic nervous system. This can help to improve cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall health.

Although, even now a lot of people don’t actually know how a therapeutic acupuncture will help them achieve healthier condition but American medicine is finally realizing the worth of acupuncture treatments.  According to the president of National Health Institute David Ramsey, the practice of acupuncture is very helpful and crucial for specific medical conditions, more specially the ones that involve osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, painful disorders, tennis elbow, low back pain, fibromyalgia, and numerous others. If we see from a modern perspective, the simple and effective objective for acupuncture is to develop your body’s immune system so that your body could be stronger and healthier. The practice of acupuncture additionally elevates your antiseptic, analgesic, antiparalytic, and antispasmodic capabilities too.

According to a report by the World Health Organization, acupuncture therapy can also be used for several common conditions like common cold, acute bronchitis, acute sinusitis, chronic and acute gastritis, constipation, trigeminal neuralgia, acute and chronic colitis, Meniere’s illness and several other common conditions.

Acupuncture in San Francisco with Felix Melamed, LAc at Biotherapy Clinic

Acupuncture can be helpful in maintaining good health and in treating patients with a wide range of health problems. Acupuncture may be used alone or in combination with other complementary or conventional medicine treatments.

If you are not sure whether acupuncture is an appropriate treatment for your condition, first schedule a FREE consultation, where I will go over the various services provided at Biotherapy Clinic  and help you figure out what might best fit your needs.

Acupuncture can be used to treat a number of condition and health problems, including:

• Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Acupuncture can help ease the nausea associated with chemotherapy, increase the immune response, relieve pain and improve energy levels.
• Headache Acupuncture can help reduce the severity and frequency of chronic headaches, including tension headaches and migraines.
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain Acupuncture may be helpful in relieving chronic pain caused by spinal stenosis, disc herniation, spondolithesis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Women’s Reproductive Health Issues Acupuncture can be used to enhance fertility, relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and minimize bothersome symptoms of menopause, including mood changes, hot flashes and insomnia.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that causes debilitating fatigue, including exhaustion and reduced stamina, neurological problems, and a variety of flu-like symptoms.
• Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by fatigue and widespread pain in the fibrous tissues of the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Acupuncture may help relieve the pain associated with this condition.
• Asthma Research in the past decade has shown that acupuncture can be very effective in alleviating the symptoms of respiratory diseases, including asthma. It may also reduce the frequency and intensity of asthma attacks.
• Sports Injuries Acupuncture can be used to treat various sports and repetitive stress injuries.
• Gastrointestinal Disorders Acupuncture may be helpful in relieving some of the discomfort caused by gastrointestinal disorders, including chronic liver disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Weight loss Acupuncture is our speciality. We have helped many people achieve success and lose excessive weight.
• Fertility. We have worked with many couples to help them achieve their goals of conceiving a baby.  Acupuncture has been well known for many female issues such as PMS, menstrual cycle irregularities, infertility and menopause.
• Facial Acupuncture. We can help you eliminate wrinkles, blemishes and other issues with your facial skin.

There are many other symptoms and conditions that can be relieved by acupuncture. In the last 20 years, I have successfully used acupuncture to help relieve symptoms of pancreatitis, skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis and rosacea, liver disorders such as hepatitis and early stages of cirrhosis as well as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis.

Acupuncture can be used to great extend to help with the symptoms of depression, stress and panic attacks, to control cravings during alcohol, drug and smoking cessation, recover from surgery, recover from stroke, osteoporosis, and to promote the weight loss.

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