WOMEN’S HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Schedule this complimentary consultation if you are new to acupuncture or integrative medicine, and you have questions about the benefits of these modalities for women’s health. During this session, you will have the opportunity to discuss your health history, including any complex medical issues that you may be experiencing. All treatment plans are customized according to each client's unique health history. We encourage all of our clients to book a complimentary consult if you would like to discuss your specific needs prior to scheduling an initial women’s health consultation.

Clients benefit from a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating many complex medical conditions related to women's health and well-being. During this session, we will review your health history, recent lab work or exam findings, and develop a customized treatment plan. Integrative treatment plans may include nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, functional medicine testing, lifestyle modifications, as well as other modalities when appropriate. Integrative medicine modalities and acupuncture are uniquely suited to address many complex medical conditions affecting women and their families. The goal of all comprehensive treatment plans is to address the underlying cause of these conditions including autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, gynecological conditions, infertility, Lyme disease, neurological conditions, and thyroid conditions.

If you are a new patient and would like to include acupuncture as part of your treatment plan, please let us know when you book online. We will ensure that you have comfortable travel time between your telehealth consultation and initial acupuncture session.

All follow-up sessions combine acupuncture with adjunctive therapies such as nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, massage therapy, lifestyle modifications, as well as stress management techniques. Additionally, other Traditional Chinese Medicine therapeutics may be incorporated into follow-up acupuncture sessions such as tui na, gua sha, and cupping. If you are a new patient and are booking online, please schedule an initial acupuncture session prior to scheduling all follow-up acupuncture sessions.

Follow-up, telehealth consultations may include a review of recent lab work, nutritional counseling, supplement and herbal medicine review, lifestyle recommendations, exercise rehabilitation, as well as mindfulness and stress management techniques. We believe that a team approach benefits our patients. As a result, we coordinate care with your primary care physician or treating specialist when appropriate. If you are a new patient and are booking online, please schedule an initial consultation prior to all follow-up, telehealth consultations.

Discover an integrated approach to food, combining Eastern and Western nutritional therapies. This session focuses on the use of food for medicine, reviews nutritional supplementation, and herbal therapies when appropriate. Food sensitivity testing is also available for clients to address delayed immune reactions to common foods, colorings, and additives. If you are a new patient and are booking online, schedule an initial consultation prior to all nutrition follow-up consultations.

Chinese herbal medicine can be an important treatment tool for patients with complex medical conditions. Customized herbal formulas are prescribed according to each client's diagnosis and health condition. Formulations can be prepared in different forms according to client preferences. All herbal preparations are certified organic by the BCS Oko-Garantie, a leading international certifying agency. This session also integrates the use of food for medicine and reviews nutritional supplementation when appropriate. If you are a new patient and are booking online, schedule an initial consultation prior to all follow-up herbal medicine consultations.

More About Women’s Health & Integrative Medicine

At OMBE, integrative medicine including acupuncture, nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, functional medicine testing, as well as other lifestyle modifications are combined to benefit the overall health and well-being of each patient. Research studies from around the world have shown acupuncture to be an effective treatment modality for a wide range of conditions related to women’s health and well-being. Integrative medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine are uniquely suited to address the underlying physiological cause of many complex medical conditions affecting women and their families today. These therapeutic modalities can be beneficial for the treatment of endometriosis, infertility, interstitial cystitis, pelvic pain, polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid disorders, and symptoms related to menopause.

Researchers have suggested that acupuncture may regulate the nervous system, aid the activity of endorphins and immune system cells, decrease inflammation in the body, or alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones. The goal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and related modalities is to address the root cause of many interrelated medical conditions affecting women’s health. These include autoimmune, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and neurological disorders such as Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, Graves’ and Hashimoto’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Lupus, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. To learn more about the benefits of acupuncture for women’s health, visit our blog: 5 Reasons to Choose Integrative Medicine for Women's Health.

 All clients are welcome to schedule a complimentary consult in advance of an initial consultation.

More About OMBE

OMBE is celebrating 15 years of service in Massachusetts! Additionally, we are now scheduling in-person acupuncture sessions for our South Shore and Cape Cod clients. Telehealth consultations are available for all of our Massachusetts clients living in the Boston area, North Shore, and Western Massachusetts. Learn more about us, read our organic health philosophy, or visit our integrative medicine blog. Please feel free to contact us for any questions about appointment scheduling, acupuncture services, or integrative medicine. We look forward to hearing from you!