Neuro-Acupuncture
Neuro-Acupuncture is a modern acupuncture method that helps with neurological disorders and pain conditions.
We help patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions including post-concussion, vertigo, migraines, and neuropathy symptoms, just to name a few.
Neuro-Acupuncture
Integrating traditional Chinese needling methods and Scalp Acupuncture with western neurology, Neuro Acupuncture is an advanced skill often producing remarkable results with just a few needles.
The founders of the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute (NAI), Drs. Jason and Linda Hao, operate private practices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico and train M.D.’s, acupuncturists, and other medical professionals. NAI has become world-renowned for the ability to treat stubborn neurological issues. Rosanna has studied with Drs. Hao for the past decade as well as other standout leaders in the field of neuroscience acupuncture such as Dr. Poney Chiang and Dr. David Alimi, receiving certifications in advanced neurological acupuncture from each of these leaders.
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What Does Neuro-Acupuncture Treat?
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS)
- Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
- Functional Movement Disorder
- Functional Neurological Disorder
- PTSD
- Anxiety & OCD
- Depression
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Post Concussion Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Fibromyalgia
- High Blood Pressure
- Prostate
- Urinary Incontinence
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Essential Tremors
- Insomnia
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Bell’s Palsy
- Neuropathy
- Nerve Pain, Neuropathic Pain
- Dysautonomia
- Migraines
- Restless Leg Syndrome
What is a Treatment Like?
Neuro-Acupuncture points are primarily located on the scalp. While that may sound scary, it’s really simple. A few needles are placed in specific areas that correspond to regions of the brain related to your condition.
The needles are sterile, single use, and thin as a hair and are placed just beneath the skin into the loose areolar layer of the scalp tissue. This layer has no nerves, but is simply a layer of connective tissue. The needle glides effortlessly, with no pain.
We choose areas that correspond to brain regions which control pain perception, movement, swelling, circulation, abnormal sensation such as tingling and numbness, and mood; depending on which symptoms you are experiencing.
We then place needles in the arms and legs to further enhance the effects of the scalp treatment. After 20-25 minutes the needles are removed. Some patients report feeling reduction in symptoms as soon as the needles are placed. Many also report feeling relaxed and peaceful throughout the treatment since Neuro-Acupuncture is great for calming the nervous system.
How Many Neuro-Acupuncture Treatments Will I Need?
After reviewing your medical history with you at your initial consultation, you will receive a customized treatment plan. Treatment frequency and the duration of your recommended treatment plan will vary depending upon your neurological condition, medications, duration of your symptoms, age and general health. Most or our patients come to us with chronic conditions. We begin with up to three sessions per week to start. As you improve, treatment frequency will decrease until you get to maintenance care.
Treatment with Neuro-Acupuncture is cumulative. As we reprogram the brain and body towards health and begin to heal inflammation, your symptoms will start to decrease. Rest assured, your treatments will be tailored to meet your specific health goals.
When Will I Notice Improvement?
Most patients begin to see changes in their symptoms after several weeks of care. Since most of our Neuro-Acupuncture patients come in for serious, chronic conditions, improvement can take a little longer. But with treatment frequency and consistency, Neuro-Acupuncture has been shown to provide long lasting relief.