What a Pain…

Pain: it’s an essential part of being human. It protects us from injury and accompanies us through many of life’s major milestones. The nature of pain is transitory. But sometimes, pain outstays its intended usefulness and becomes chronic. That’s when it’s time to kick it to the curb.

Have you tried a bunch of medications or surgeries that didn’t work or didn’t work enough to justify the side effects? Or maybe you don’t want to rely on opioids or other painkillers for pain management, but you can’t live in constant pain either. Well, you’re not alone and we’re here to help.

Many people with chronic pain struggle to:

• Get medical professionals to take them seriously. Especially if you’re a woman, a person of color, overweight, “too young to be in this much pain,” English isn’t your first language, or a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Get a diagnosis. So many people hear the dreaded, “Congrats! Your test results are normal!” As if that’s any relief when you’re still dealing with the same pain that brought you to the doctor in the first place.

• Find a treatment that works (with side effects you can live with).

• Find a team of medical professionals to work with to improve your quality of life. Ever feel like a hot potato being passed from doctor to doctor? Yeah… not fun.

All of these frustrations can take a huge toll on your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

That’s where we shine. Chinese medicine has a long history of easing and eliminating pain. We will meet you where you are to provide personalized care that changes as you make your way down the healing path and work with other professionals on your health and wellness team.