For You
Classical Chinese Medicine & Five Element Acupuncture
What I help with
Rather than simply addressing symptoms, I look for your constitutional strengths and the root cause of the imbalance. Prevention and enhancing vitality are central to Chinese Medicine, so you don't have to be unwell to benefit. These are some of the conditions my patients have come to me with, many after everything else had fallen short.
Pain
back pain, sciatica, knee and joint pain, arthritis, injury recovery
Sleep
insomnia, restless nights, waking unrefreshed
Stress and mood
anxiety, tension, burnout, low spirits
Head and jaw
chronic headaches, migraine headaches, TMJ, jaw tension
Digestive Issues
IBS, GERD, constipation, indigestion, appetite and weight concerns
Chronic conditions
fibromyalgia, fatigue, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, menopause
"After a year of low back aches and pains, three rounds of physical therapy and daily exercise, I met Carol Burke. One acupuncture session and the persistent pain disappeared and has stayed away."
Not sure your situation fits? Text me and I'll call you back, or email me and ask.
What a session with me is like
I treat one patient at a time, with my full attention. Your first visit runs an hour and a half to two hours: time to actually listen. We'll go through your health history, and then I evaluate the whole person in body, mind, emotions and spirit, through physical assessment, palpation, pulse diagnosis and years of experience, rather than a symptom checklist.
Every session, and every treatment plan, is designed for one person: you. Nearly all of my patients receive acupuncture combined with touch therapies. The combination has a synergistic effect: the needles open the pathways, and the hands-on work helps the body settle and integrate. Health education is part of every visit; I want you leaving with more understanding of your own body, not just a follow-up date.
Follow-up sessions are one hour. How often we meet depends entirely on you and what your body needs. Once the problem that brought you in has settled, many patients keep coming for periodic tune-ups.
Beyond pain relief
Prevention, vitality & healthy aging
In America, acupuncture is known mostly for pain relief. In its core essence it is about much more: facilitating well-being, preventing chronic illness, promoting longevity, and helping you fulfill your destiny. Prevention and enhancing vitality are central to Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture can support your well-being at every stage of life.
Catching things early
A Chinese medicine evaluation can detect vulnerability in a particular system and treat it before symptoms manifest or worsen.
Regular tune-ups
After recovering from the problem that brought them in, many of my patients come back for periodic tune-ups to maintain balance and vitality.
Immune support
Acupuncture supports the immune system: part of staying well, not only getting well.
Healthy aging
Aging bodies need more attention, not less. Ongoing care helps you maintain the highest level of wellness as the years go by.
I'm particularly drawn to working with people who want to explore the deeper aspects of this medicine: body, mind, emotions, spirit, soul, consciousness and personal growth, not only physical symptoms. In the classical tradition, acupuncture is tied to the awakening of consciousness and to each person's own process of individuation and evolution. If that speaks to you, I'd love to work with you.
“I am honored & humbled to practice and share this profound ancient healing art with you.”
Carol Burke, L.Ac.