Contemporary Acupuncture for acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, chronic headaches, migraines, infertility, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, arthritis, anxiety related disorders, and other health issues. At your first appointment Dr. Hallinen will explore your health concerns and perform a detailed physical exam. You will then receive an acupuncture session.
Pre-participation sport's physicals, including EKG. Complete physical exams Modern evidence based care for injuries and illnesses Opiate addiction therapy Resources Dr. Hallinen is participating with Pro Bono For Soldiers. If you are a soldier and are interested in this program, please send an email to Dr. Hallinen at hallinen@gmail.com. Please do not schedule an appointment before communicating with Dr. Hallinen. A limited number of appointments are available under this program and you must clear it with Dr. Hallinen prior to making your appointment. Many patients are interested in using acupuncture for weight loss. Acupuncture can be helpful to people who overeat on account of stress, but the data for acupuncture and weight loss is not strong. It does not magically increase your metabolism or fill your stomach, but it can make you feel much better. Most people find exercise easier and more rewarding once acupuncture has helped ease their pains. If you are interested in using acupuncture for weight loss please start a diet and exercise diary now. There is strong evidence that a diet diary is helpful in weight loss. There are a number of free programs on the internet that make the process easier. http://sparkpeople.com/ is one such program. Dr. Hallinen has the Resperate device in her office. This is a biofeedback device that helps you regulate and slow down your breathing. There is some research that indicates that you can lower your blood pressure. It is also helpful for patients with chronic pain. If you would like to try it please bring a pair of headphone, or you can use Dr. Hallinen's if you don't mind cleaning them off when you are done. If you find paced breathing helpful you can do it at home... Paced breathing software. Free 30 days program then $20 if you like it. http://www.bfe.org/breathpacer.htm If you have an iphone or itouch you can find apps at the apple store for $3-$5. Search for paced breathing. Return to Wecome page |