SERVICES & Treatments

There are different ways to balance the body. Acupuncture is the most common modality in the United States.

I offer several different kinds of Chinese Medicine treatments. Each treatment is determined by your specific needs.

Treatments
Disorders Treated
Specialty Areas of my Practice

Treatments

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a technique in which sterile, flexible needles are placed in points found along the channels or meridians that run throughout the entire body. The number of needles used for each treatment depends upon each patient's diagnosis. Acupuncture can strengthen the immune system, enhance circulation, regulate hormones, increase energy, and reduce stress.

Chinese Herbs

Chinese Herbs come from plant, animal, and mineral sources. Individual formulas are developed to meet each person's own health needs. This is based on their diagnosis from their history, tongue observation, and pulse palpation. A combination of up to 20 herbs can be used to give the correct balance in an individual formula. I use herbal powders that can be mixed with food or consumed as a tea.

Cupping

Cupping is a technique in which a glass, plastic, or bamboo jar is attached to the body by suction or negative pressure. This technique warms and promotes the free flow of Qi and blood in the meridians. It is mainly used for arthritis; pain in the lower back, shoulders, neck, and the common cold.

Electro acupuncture

Electro acupuncture is a technique in which small positive (+) and negative (-) clips from a small battery powered machine are attached to already inserted acupuncture needles. A tiny, painless electrical current is sent through the needles you may feel a slight tingling sensation with this treatment. This technique has been shown to decrease pain, accelerate tissue healing; reduce inflammation, edema, and swelling.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a Chinese herb called mugwort or Artemisa Vulgaris. It is used to warm the meridians and expel cold by providing heat to points or certain locations of the body.

Tuina Massage

Tuina is a Traditional Chinese style massage. It can be used in conjunction with acupuncture, or alone to enhance treatments especially in patients with musculoskeletal problems.

"I had been suffering with a head cold for weeks and was skeptical about acupuncture. I decided to try it when I had difficulty breathing, couldn't sleep and became irritable. As soon as Jane inserted two needles I felt so much relief, I could breathe normally. I couldn't believe it. I felt great and now am a true believer in acupuncture."... Linda K., Bridgewater, MA

"Jane prescribed an individualized herbal formula for me. I haven't felt this good in years."... John K., Milton, MA

DISORDERS COMMONLY TREATED

Please feel free to call, (617) 319-2653, or email me with questions, or if you have a condition that is not listed here.

Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders

Toothaches, earaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, laryngitis.

Respiratory Disorders

Colds & flu, bronchitis, asthma, allergies, emphysema.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Food allergies, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, ulcers, colitis.

Circulatory Disorders

Hypertension, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris.

Urogenital Disorders

Cystitis, stress incontinence, neurogenic bladder, prostatitis, prostatic hypertrophy.

Gynecological Disorders

Menstrual irregularity, endometriosis, PMS, infertility, menopausal symptoms.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, TMJ, sciatica, low back pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia.

Psycho emotional & Neurological Disorders

Depression, anxiety, insomnia, headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, post-stroke paralysis, dizziness, tinnitus.

Obstetrics

Labor induction, hyperemesis (vomiting in pregnancy), pain management, and breech presentation.

"I have been a dancer for 12 years and developed severe bilateral knee pain which debilitated me. I went to several doctors to help me with this pain. I had arthroscopic surgery and no cause for my pain was found. The surgery made my pain worse. I was unable to walk or even bend my knees without severe pain. I had four acupuncture treatments from Jane and now able to walk without pain, go to the gym and back to work. I finally feel my age, 21 years old. Thank you Jane!"... Jen F. Acushnet, MA

SPECIALTY AREAS OF PRACTICE

Women's Health

I have worked in Women's Health for over 25 years. I incorporate my knowledge and experience as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner into my acupuncture and herbal practice. Acupuncture and\or herbal medicine are effective treatments for PMS, menstrual irregularities, endometriosis, menopausal symptoms, and improving male and female fertility.

Facial Rejuvenation Program

I hold a certificate in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. This series of acupuncture treatments that rejuvenate the whole body expressing the rejuvenation in the face. It can help health conditions that cause the body to age. A course of treatment consists of ten to fifteen treatments (generally 12) administered once or twice a week. It will hold after 6-7 sessions and usually last about 2-5 years.

Some special health conditions related to other parts of the body may sometimes be treated during a Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture treatment series.

Like surgical facelifts, the actual outcome or how long the effects will last cannot be predicted. Factors such as age and lifestyle have a great effect on maintaining the results. Treatments are about 2 hours each.

Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation program consists of a least four treatments to improve your health. When you stop smoking you can preserve your youthful appearance by decreasing wrinkles and stained teeth. Other advantages include; decreasing your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, osteoporosis, emphysema, breast cancer, cervical cancer.

I give four treatments total, two the first week, two days apart, and two followup appointments a week apart. After the inital four treatments, the focus becomes wellness. I recommend monthly treatments for four to six months.

Herbs in pill form can be purchased separately from me to help with irritability, relief of tobacco cravings and preventing "running on empty".

A pack a day smoker will save on average


• $3.00 a day
• $35.00 a week
• $140.00 a month
• $1820.00 a year

"I had chronic shoulder pain for 1 1/2 years. It woke me up at night. I was leary about acupuncture but felt I didn't have anything to lose. Jane treated me twice and I have been pain free for 2 years"... Pam D., Weymouth

"I had been trying to get pregnant for 1 1/2 years. I started having regular acupuncture treatments, I felt relaxed and was able to conceive. We are now proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. "... Marty S., Quincy, MA