March 1, 2014
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Do you suffer from Spring Allergies?
With this recent bout of frigid weather, it’s hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner. Some of us see spring as the beginning of warmer weather, a revived spirit and trees and flowers in bloom. For others, … Continue reading
January 4, 2014
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on So, what’s the deal with the sliding scale?
Happy New Year! We thought we’d start 2014 with a blog post about our sliding scale. A sliding scale means that YOU determine what you can afford based on our scale. The initial appointment range is between $30 – $50 … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Feeling sniffley? Some advice on staying healthy this fall with acupuncture!
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine view the body as one organism that operates like a machine with many interacting parts. When everything is working smoothly, you feel good! When one part of your machine slows down or speeds up, you start … Continue reading
July 18, 2013
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Meet Jess Butler
We are thrilled to welcome Jess Butler to South Shore Community Acupuncture! Jess has a diverse clinical background that includes treating patients at Acupuncture Together in Cambridge, the Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury, Roxbury Neighborhood Acupuncture and Boston Medical … Continue reading
April 30, 2013
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Acupuncture and PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural … Continue reading
March 6, 2013
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Acupuncture 101: Answers to Common Questions
After some years in practice, you start to hear some of the same questions pretty often. Here are a few of the top questions we get, with their answers. If you have questions, please give us a call or email … Continue reading
December 5, 2012
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Quit Smoking and Relax
Acupuncture can help you quit smoking. People who seek out acupuncture for smoking cessation are usually highly motivated to quit and have good success when they follow through with a complete program. Acupuncture and herbs can reduce cravings, lessen physical … Continue reading