About our acupuncturist and acupuncture
Acupuncturist: Wei Xu, L.Ac.
- Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, Florida.
- NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl.Ac.) and Chinese Herbology (Dipl. C.H.)
Indicates that the practitioner passed the following National Board exams:
Foundations of Oriental Medicine Theory
Acupuncture Theory
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Point Location
Western Bio-Medical
- Graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
- Internship in China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences affiliated hospital
- Residence in Capital Medical University affiliated hospital
- Near 30 years practice experience
Information about acupuncture and alternative medicine:
"Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific body points to improve health and well-being. It originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. American practices of acupuncture use medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea and other countries. In the United States, the best-known type involves putting hair-thin, metallic needles in your skin.
Acupuncture for Arthritis
To ease arthritis pain, you do not necessarily have to rely solely on pain pills and steroids; there are a few alternative treatments that may help you find relief, including acupuncture."
About Acupuncture
The Use of Meridian Stimulation has been Associated with Higher Success rates in many of the following conditions:
Musculoskeletal/Neurological Pain Management
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (RSI, CPS)
- Joint pain, neck and back pain
Internal/Gynaecology Treatment
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hay-fever and allergy symptoms
- Infertility treatment
- Menopause
- Immune system depression / augmentation
- Stress management
- Insomnia
Addiction Treatment
- Drug/Alcohol addiction
- Tobacco addiction