Orthopedic Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a therapeutic intervention used to address pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. The insertion of needles in specific muscles, joints, and facial pathways can influence pain processing through both peripheral and central nervous system mechanisms, while producing local physiological effects in the tissues being treated.
In my practice, acupuncture is applied within an orthopedic framework. Treatment is guided by a patient's symptoms, anatomy, movement, and physical examination findings, with the goal of reducing pain, improving mobility, and restoring function.
Renée received her Doctor of Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA. During her four years of study Renée gained experience and a well rounded education. She is comfortable treating physical pain and injury, women's health, stress and emotional problems, insomnia, digestive issues, and migraines. Renée loves looking to the classic literature of this ancient medicine as well as the most current research to find the best possible treatment strategy for her patients.
Originally from Massachusetts, Renée’s first career out of college was in Art Conservation and Restoration. Her undergraduate studies were in Art History and Chemistry. Renée finds the confluence of art and science to be a powerful intersection. She has always had an interest in the artistry and intelligence of the inner machinations of the human body, and finds beauty and intrigue in the powerful connection of the human spirit with nature.
Renée believes strongly in the human body’s organizational intelligence and its regenerative resilience. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are an amazing tool to guide each individual through this healing and living process.
