Therapies & Treatments

Acupuncture for seasonal changes

3 Ways to Prepare For Seasonal Change

August 25, 2023

3 Ways to Prepare For Seasonal Change As the transition from summer to fall begins, changes start to happen externally as well as internally. The days become shorter and the air gets cooler; our bodies change to adapt as well. Especially if you live in the PNW, you may start to feel the effects of…

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Acupuncture for treatment of psoriasis

Can Acupuncture Effectively Treat Psoriasis?

August 8, 2023

Can Acupuncture Effectively Treat Psoriasis? Psoriasis is one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the world, affecting about 3% of the population. It’s characterized by the chronic skin inflammation that appear as plaques. These formations may appear in localized areas of the body or throughout the entire body, depending on an individual’s condition. Symptoms…

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Alternative treatments for psoriasis

Top 5 Alternative Treatments for Psoriasis

July 3, 2023

  Alternative treatments for psoriasis For people with psoriasis, suffering from painful symptoms like inflamed, flaking and red skin is not pleasant. The chronic skin condition is due to an overactive immune system. Many Western treatments include steroid creams and oral medications that come with a slew of unwanted side effects. When those therapies do…

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Common myths about acupuncture answered

Top myths about acupuncture debunked

June 7, 2023

  Top myths about acupuncture you should stop believing right now I have found in my years of clinical practice many people have questions about acupuncture. Does it work? How does it work? Is it woo woo? I LOVE talking about acupuncture and debunking the common myths about acupuncture! I believe so strongly in the…

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Spring cleansing tips

Spring Body Cleansing Tips

April 25, 2023

Spring Body Cleansing Tips If you are feeling a little sluggish or having a hard time shaking those winter ‘blues.’ It might be a good time to detox, as the season is transitioning to help your body with natural detox. Let’s explore some spring cleansing tips. Here are some of Dr. Heintze’s top ways to…

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Acupuncture for sports injuries

Acupuncture for Sports Injuries

March 13, 2023

Acupuncture for Sports Injuries Are you a weekend warrior? Or just love being active? Sports related injuries can hinder you reaching your exercise goals. If you play pickelball and are not able to play due to elbow pain, a long distance runner, or hurt your ankle or foot playing soccer, there is hope for pain…

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Tips for TMJ

5 Tips to Help with TMJ

December 6, 2022

5 Tips to Help with TMJ Commonly known as TMJ, temporomandibular joint pain, affects over 10 million Americans and can involve difficulty chewing, jaw muscle stiffness and painful popping or clicking, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Although for some people the pain of TMJ goes away on its own, others…

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Acupuncture for TMJ at Starting Point Acupuncture

How Can Acupuncture Reduce Symptoms of TMJ?

September 30, 2022

How Can Acupuncture Reduce Symptoms of TMJ? Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMJ) is a common complaint seen and is becoming more frequently reported. Most patients note symptoms of jaw pain, tension, headaches, ear pain, jaw “popping or clicking,” tinnitus, and even trouble chewing. Many with TMJ seek treatments as it can dramatically affect their quality of life,…

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Boost fertility naturally

5 Ways To Boost Your Fertility

September 1, 2022

Learn 5 ways to boost your fertility Struggling to get pregnant? About 10 percent of couples struggle with infertility and an inability to conceive, according to the Centers for Disease Control. For those struggling to have children, fertility treatment can become tiring and expensive very quickly. Check out these top 5 ways to boost fertility.…

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Acupuncture and fertility

Trouble with Fertility?

March 17, 2022

Alternative Treatments for Fertility About 10% of couples struggle with infertility and an inability to conceive, according to the Centers for Disease Control. For those struggling to have children, fertility treatment can become tiring and expensive very quickly. Here are some alternative treatment options: Acupuncture By increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, acupuncture can…

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