Clinical Services

Acupuncture is the specific placement of fine, filiform needles into areas of the body to assist with the relief of dysfunction. A thousands-of-years-old medicine from China, acupuncture today is practiced worldwide and practitioners are trained as generalists, able to diagnose and treat disorders of the entire body. The body is viewed as a metaphorical landscape, throughout which circulation of Qi (pronounced “chee”) must flow unimpeded.

If Qi does not flow smoothly, as in a traffic jam along a highway, then dysfunction results: from pain to indigestion to emotional stagnation.

Acupuncture needles relieve the obstructions along the highways of the body’s landscape, thereby allowing the body to function normally. Since each person is different, even two people with the same complaint may receive two completely different, very individualized treatments.

Acupuncture is a cumulative medicine, so disorders that have taken some time to develop will often resolve over a series of visits, as Traditional Chinese Medicine endeavors to instill lasting change and is not a 'quick fix'.

Herbal medicine is a complementary partner to acupuncture and is often used to address disorders that need daily attention, as herbs can be consumed every day.

Herbs are prescribed in many forms, from raw plants that are decocted into teas, to powders and pills, and topical preparations, such as plasters and liniments.

Although herbs are natural substances, they can be unsafe if used inappropriately. Not all acupuncturists have the advanced expertise or training in herbal medicine Dr. Radice has worked for decades to attain.

The same as an in-person herbal consult, except it will take place online and doesn’t require an in-office visit. Herbs can be delivered or picked up in-person.