Acupuncture in Mill Valley

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Acupuncture Treatment in Mill Valley

Mill Valley, due to the town’s quaintness and physical location nestled in the redwoods of Mount Tamalpais, is the hub for self-care in Marin County, making it the top choice for those seeking Acupuncture in Mill Valley. As a licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist who has served the local community for twenty years, Luminate Mill Valley Acupuncture Clinic is committed and dedicated to helping those suffering in pain, providing symptomatic relief to acute conditions as well as finding remedies to chronic problems with the use of natural Chinese medicine.

What Does Acupuncture Do?

Acupuncture helps to regulate the smooth flow of chi/energy and blood, and by doing so, is able to restore balance in the body. Chinese medicine believes that diseases arise when the flow of chi and blood is dysregulated. There are myriad factors which triggers the body into a state of disequilibrium, including emotional upset caused by stress and grief, dietary irregularities leading to improper digestion, hormonal imbalances due to menstruation and menopause, as well as injury to the body on a foundational level due to over-consumption of alcohol and over-working.

Acupuncture has become an increasingly popular choice for individuals seeking alternative or complementary therapies. And the diverse applications of this ancient healing art continue to demonstrate its potential in addressing a wide range of health concerns such as:

Treating Chronic Pain
Treating Hormonal Imbalance
Gastro-Intestinal Problems
Treating Tendonitis
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Reduce Stress and Anxiety and Depression
Treating Viral Respiratory Infection
Skin Diseases
Treating Auto-Immune / Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
And the list can go on…

Get Acupuncture Treatment in Mill Valley

Discover the ancient art of acupuncture, and get the best treatment in Mill Valley.

Luminate Mill Valley Clinic

Address: 295 Miller Ave, Suite C, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Phone: (415) 383-9900

Email: chris@luminate-millvalley.com

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Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of acupuncture?

Acupuncture restores balance in the body by stimulating the flow of chi/energy and blood via the energetic pathways which run through the body, known as channel or meridian. Therefore, it benefits your circulatory system as well as the vasculature in the body.

How often do I need to come for Acupuncture treatment?

Course of treatment varies case by case. Generally, acute conditions like back pain takes 2-4 acupuncture sessions to resolve. Chronic conditions could take up to 3 months ( typically 1 or 2 sessions per week ) since it requires identifying and uprooting the underlying cause of the symptom. In Chinese medicine, we always trace the problem back to the root cause.

Does Acupuncture hurt?

The needles used for Acupuncture are hair-thin, stainless steel, and disposable. While you may feel some sensation as the needles are inserted, it is not described as painful. More accurately, the felt sensation is a sense of heaviness, as if a weight is being placed on the area. This indicates that the smooth flow of Chi and Blood has arrived at the local area, which is considered as a desirable outcome. Other sensations reported are tingly and warm.

What risks are associated with Acupuncture?

When Acupuncture is done correctly by a licensed practitioner, the risks are low. It is imperative that Acupuncture should be done in a clean environment; using clean, disposable and unbreakable needles. According to NIH ( National Institute of Health ), few complications from Acupuncture have been reported, but when they are, they usually stem from non-licensed acupuncturists.

Can I use Acupuncture in addition to other methods for reducing pain?

The short answer is Yes! Acupuncture is very effective as a stand alone treatment strategy for pain management. But Acupuncture also works well in conjunction with other modalities such as chiropractic, physical therapy and osteopathy. Some patients choose to use over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol to manage acute pain while using Acupuncture to get to the root cause of the pain in order to find a long-term solution.

Is acupuncture covered by insurance?

Many health insurance plans include acupuncture benefits. For my practice, I do not bill insurance directly. However, if your plan has out-of-network acupuncture benefit, then I will issue a superbill/receipt which you submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Why Choose Luminate Mill Valley?

My patients come to see me because IT WORKS!!! Anyone suffering from sciatica or low back pain knows he/she will feel better when leaving my office. The quality of my work is focused single-mindedly on producing the desired outcome, whether it is providing symptomatic pain relief or coming up with a treatment strategy to resolve a chronic problem. The trust and goodwill I have built with my patients over the years guarantee that you will receive the highest quality of care under my watch. My patients know what to expect when they come in and the overarching reason why they continue to return is because of the favorable results I produce.

Acupuncture Clients in Mill Valley

    
 
 
        
   jonelle williams 
 2023-10-11
 
 
  Oh my gosh, I was referred to Chris Veiga a few months ago and FINALLY had the chance to book a session with him last week. I was ABSOLUTELY blown away by my session, and I feel like I walked out of his office so much more informed about my body than went I had arrived.

Not only was my acupuncture session handled very well, but Chris also did a wonderful job explaining to me about my body and selecting the appropriate herbs for me. He was also kind enough to translate the list of herbs that he had arranged for me into English so that I could be informed about what I was putting into my body, and he emailed me a very helpful dietary list for my body's constitution. What I also found really helpful was that he loaned me an herbal pot to prepare my herbs, thoroughly went over the directions on how to prepare them (it was all typed out & very easy to do), and even had a convenient way for me to return the pot once I was done using it.

After one session, it is very clear to me that Chris knows his craft. And he is a real pleasure to talk to as well. My only wish is that I could pick his brain some more about acupuncture in general, as I love anything related to healing the body! Hands down, I recommend Chris Veiga for acupuncture & herbal services. I was really satisfied with my visit, and I certainly plan to return to him for my acupuncture & herbal needs.
  
 
       
   Leslie Morgan 
 2023-10-10
 
 
  I have been treating my mild to sever psoriasis on my hands since 2017.  My dermatologist could offer steroid creams and shots (very expensive) but a friend who had great luck with Chinese medicine steered me in that direction. I have always believed in the mind/body connection that Chinese medicine embraces and embodies.
I had had acupuncture and herbal remedies before but Chris was able to do them together which seemed more effective. Also, his needles and herbs much stronger than with other practitioners. He also was able to pick up on the emotional stress,  asked questions and used his needles accordingly. Chinese herbs are intense and a commitment but have been so worth it for me. For novices, you cook them yourself (a good meditative practice)and the recipe gets adjusted as you go based on results. I also had to adjust my diet.
Four weeks later my hands are obviously looking better but I am also feeling better than I have felt in at least a year. My "conditions" come from years and years of stress so won't clear up  overnight, but I can feel the motion in that direction.
Chris makes himself easily available through text and e-mail for questions and his office is lovely.
  
 
       
   Sarah Brucks 
 2023-08-31
 
 
  I decided to take a chance and scheduled an appointment with Chris for some skin issues and I instantly liked Chris and his approach to mind, body, spirit. He takes a holistic approach and really digs deep to try to find the root cause to your issues. Chris has used acupuncture, cupping and herbs and I have to be honest the herbs are very bitter, but I feel like they are working! I've also been dealing with migraine headaches and Chris has been a miracle worker. I had a migraine on a Friday night before my birthday on Saturday. It was intense and I was naseaus and felt terrible and woke up Saturday (my birthday) with a lingering headache. I went on a hike but it hit me bad again around 2pm so I tried to sleep it off. I sent Chris a text at 5:30pm asking if there was anything he would suggest as I was going to have to cancel my birthday plans and he responded immediately and asked if I could come in for a session (on a Saturday evening!). I did and he made my migraine go away and I was able to still go out and celebrate my birthday. He really cares and I couldn't believe he was able to make my 24 hour migraine completely dissipate. I highly recommend Chris and I am so happy I found him.
  
 
       
   L Arcy 
 2023-07-10
 
 
  Having a great experience with Chris. He’s very knowledgeable and a great support in helping me manage symptomatic relief for my sciatica & migraines. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Nate Hooper 
 2023-06-30
 
 
  I came to Chris with a tweaked back and a whole lotta stress. Over the last few sessions, we've worked together to both fix the back issue but more importantly figure out and treat the imbalances that have led to me feeling so out of wack. He's used a combination of cupping and acupuncture, as well as medicinal herbs to get me back on the road to feeling whole and balanced again! Chris has a fun and laid back vibe and my visits to his studio have been something to look forward to! Highly recommend! :)
  
 
       
   Andrea Stariha 
 2023-06-23
 
 
  I highly recommend Chris Veiga at Luminate. As a family nurse practitioner I often recommend acupuncture as an alternative or complement to Western medicine. While I rely on a wide spectrum of good habits and practices to keep me healthy, occasionally I need to lean on Western treatments/medication as well as incorporating acupuncture, cupping and TCM from knowledgeable and kind practitioners. Chris is that guy. He has a very gentle and intuitive approach and has helped me significantly with my migraines when Western medicine proved to be wrought with undesirable side effects and too many insurance hoops to jump through.  Granted the herbal concoctions are challenging to the palate, but worth it! If you’re on the fence at all, give it a go.
  
 
       
   Victoria Nagel Hauzy 
 2023-05-08
 
 
  I went to see Chris about three weeks ago hoping to alleviate my chronic lower back pain. I’ve tried many things to “manage” this pain, which at times has been completely debilitating. None of my trials have really worked or lasted. Before Chris did anything, he talked with me about his work and commitment to a traditional Chinese medicine approach to healing both inner and outer pain. He also invited me to talk with him about the kinds of physical and emotional traumas I have been carrying. His capacity to hold and understand, and his insights into some of the deeper issues I have been dealing with not only made me feel safe and heard, but they also gave me hope about what might be in store for me while working with him. We agreed to embark on a three-month healing journey, one which combines acupuncture, cupping and a daily dose of Chinese herbs, which require being “cooked” and do not taste very good. No matter!  With nearly a month of treatment, I can speak to the positive effects and impacts of all three. The acupuncture, combined with the cupping, has helped immeasurably with my lower back pain, and I have literally felt blockages inside me, from my lower back, where the pain concentrates, all the way down through the sciatica into my calf, begin to release and dissolve. This has brought me more movement and greater ease because there is much less pain. Sometimes I can go a full 4 or 5 days now without being preoccupied about my back and obsessing about whether it’s going to seize up on me. I cannot express the depth of the physical and emotional relief of this treatment. As for the daily herbs, (I love the ritual of cooking them!) I can say that my sleep has greatly improved, and I feel more settled, more grounded. People say I look more rested. I think that comes from the fact that the herbs are literally helping me sleep better, but also because my body is more relaxed because I have less pain, and when we’re more relaxed, we look more rested, open and peaceful. I would recommend Chris wholeheartedly and without hesitation – whether you want to explore just the acupuncture, or the acupuncture, cupping and herbs combined. He is wholistic – kind, compassionate, so knowledgeable and skillful, a true healer.
  
 
       
   Merri McCann 
 2023-04-14
 
 
  I came to Chris for stress, anxiety and immune support, and ever since I've been working with him I feel less anxious, more grounded, and more resilient and resourced in my body.  I've also learned so much how the different systems in my body function holistically and what food to eat (Chris provided a very thorough outline of recommendations for nutrition).  I can tell that Chris takes the approach of treating the whole person because he always takes take time at the beginning of our sessions to ask questions and get the full picture of my health situation.  Chris quickly picks up on minor shifts in my energy levels and vitality, and in addition to helping me relieve immediate symptoms, we get down to the root cause and he provides me with a holistic treatment plan (both in session and with certain herbs and recommended foods) individualized to my unique makeup. Chris has been so helpful in my well being and I look forward to continue working with him!
  
 
       
   Grisell Martinez 
 2023-04-11
 
 
  I had been experiencing terrible eczema all over my body, I'd tried everything and nothing was working. Chris has helped my body restore it's balance and clear my skin. I'm so happy and thankful, I would 100% recommend.
  
 
       
   Christina Bolotova 
 2022-12-07
 
 
  I've been seeing Chris for over a decade. He is a true healer- kind, caring, knowledgeable, and understanding. He is the absolute best! He has gotten my eczema, my migraines, my gut issues, my sleep issues, etc. under control. I am forever grateful!