Areas of Expertise
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Christina sees patients with a wide range of health concerns and diverse backgrounds. She has a general practice and frequently treats difficult chronic medical problems including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, endocrine imbalances, digestive issues and other internal medical issues. In addition, she has specialized training and clinical interest in obstetrics and gynecology including: infertility, all stages of pregnancy and postpartum, PMS, menstrual pain, fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, ovarian cysts, HPV, cervical dysplasia, and menopausal issues. She especially enjoys the challenge of complex cases.
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Conditions Treated
Christina is particularly skilled in treating a variety of chronic internal medicine issues. Frequent issues that Christina treats include:
Women's Health and Gynecology read more...
Infertility. Chinese medicine is used in a variety of different ways to assist in pregnancy achievement. read more...
Pregnancy. Acupuncture can be used effectively in all stages of pregnancy. Read more...
Respiratory. Chinese medicine can be very helpful in treating many respiratory conditions, including asthma, colds and flu, low immunity, cough, sinusitis, allergies, and chronic bronchitis.
Emotional and Psychological. Many people find that Chinese medicine offers relief from stress, stress-induced insomnia, grief, anxiety and depression. In some cases she will recommend that you also see a mental health care practitioner.
Digestive. Chinese medicine's holistic approach is important in resolving digestive issues. Christina is experienced in treating stomach issues such as reflux, heartburn and nausea. Bowel dysfunctions such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea also respond well. Christina has seen good success helping individuals with crones disease, colitis, leaky gut, and yeast overgrowth.
Dermatology. Skin problems such as eczema, hives, and acne often respond well to acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Psoriasis, and herpes, are also treated at our clinic.
Sleep disturbances. Recent studies have shown that Chinese medicine is a safe, effective, and side-effect-free treatment for insomnia and somnolence.
Urological Problems. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are often used to treat frequent urination, nocturia, prostatitis, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Cancer. Christina does not specialize in cancer treatment, but does have extensive experience in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy: nausea, poor appetite and drug-induced hot flashes respond well to treatment. She can refer you to acupuncturists in the area who specialize in cancer care.
Chronic Illness, Chinese medicine offers much hope for individuals suffering from a variety of degenerative chronic illnesses. Its holistic approach addresses the cause, as well as the symptoms of long-standing health problems, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neuropathy, and diabetes.
Cardiovascular Disease Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine have a long history of successfully treating hypertension, arrhythmia, heart palpitations, and poor circulation.
Thyroid disorders. Christina has had good success treating hypothyroid, Hashimotos thyroiditis, and hyperthyroid, particularly when the problem is a more recent onset.
Pain. Modern research has confirmed the usefulness of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs for treating many different types of pain. Headaches (migraine, tension, sinus, idiopathic), arthritis, back or neck pain, joint pain and acute or chronic muscle strain typically respond well to treatment.
Women's Health and Gynecology read more...
Infertility. Chinese medicine is used in a variety of different ways to assist in pregnancy achievement. read more...
Pregnancy. Acupuncture can be used effectively in all stages of pregnancy. Read more...
Respiratory. Chinese medicine can be very helpful in treating many respiratory conditions, including asthma, colds and flu, low immunity, cough, sinusitis, allergies, and chronic bronchitis.
Emotional and Psychological. Many people find that Chinese medicine offers relief from stress, stress-induced insomnia, grief, anxiety and depression. In some cases she will recommend that you also see a mental health care practitioner.
Digestive. Chinese medicine's holistic approach is important in resolving digestive issues. Christina is experienced in treating stomach issues such as reflux, heartburn and nausea. Bowel dysfunctions such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea also respond well. Christina has seen good success helping individuals with crones disease, colitis, leaky gut, and yeast overgrowth.
Dermatology. Skin problems such as eczema, hives, and acne often respond well to acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Psoriasis, and herpes, are also treated at our clinic.
Sleep disturbances. Recent studies have shown that Chinese medicine is a safe, effective, and side-effect-free treatment for insomnia and somnolence.
Urological Problems. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are often used to treat frequent urination, nocturia, prostatitis, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Cancer. Christina does not specialize in cancer treatment, but does have extensive experience in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy: nausea, poor appetite and drug-induced hot flashes respond well to treatment. She can refer you to acupuncturists in the area who specialize in cancer care.
Chronic Illness, Chinese medicine offers much hope for individuals suffering from a variety of degenerative chronic illnesses. Its holistic approach addresses the cause, as well as the symptoms of long-standing health problems, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neuropathy, and diabetes.
Cardiovascular Disease Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine have a long history of successfully treating hypertension, arrhythmia, heart palpitations, and poor circulation.
Thyroid disorders. Christina has had good success treating hypothyroid, Hashimotos thyroiditis, and hyperthyroid, particularly when the problem is a more recent onset.
Pain. Modern research has confirmed the usefulness of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs for treating many different types of pain. Headaches (migraine, tension, sinus, idiopathic), arthritis, back or neck pain, joint pain and acute or chronic muscle strain typically respond well to treatment.