Acupuncture in Tampa, FL

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a medical treatment that activates your body's self-healing system. Tiny, painless needles are inserted at precise acupuncture points and left in for 10–20 minutes. Most people find it deeply relaxing and extremely effective for a variety of problems.

Dr. Josh Hanson, DACM uses a specialized system called Neuro-Functional Acupuncture, which integrates Eastern and Western medical principles to treat a wide range of conditions effectively.

What to expect

• The procedure is quick — you're in and out of the office in about 30 minutes.
• A typical course of treatment is one to two times a week (the length depends on what you're treating).
• Hair-thin pins are expertly and gently placed at specific points related to your condition.
• Results depend on the severity of the problem and how your body responds.
• Treatment can result in a complete absence or control of symptoms — even in severe, long-standing conditions.

Can acupuncture help me?

Acupuncture can help most of the problems we commonly experience as we age. It has many mechanisms of action and works on every conceivable body system. If we could condense all the ways acupuncture works into a pill, the list would be so long you wouldn't believe it.

Want to know if acupuncture in Tampa is right for you? Call 813-534-0311 or book a visit below.

How does Neurofunctional acupuncture work?

Acupuncture has many mechanisms that target your nervous, immune, muscular, and cardiovascular systems:

• It stimulates parts of the brain that control the release of endorphins — your body's pain-relieving chemicals.
• It promotes blood circulation.
• It regulates the immune system, which reduces inflammation and promotes better overall health.

All acupuncture points sit around neuro-vascular junctions — near nerves and blood vessels. Each pin provides a direct signal that's relayed to your nervous system and brain.

What can Neurofunctional acupuncture help with?

According to the Acupuncture Evidence Project, clinical studies have shown it to be beneficial for over 100 different conditions, including (but not limited to):

• Acute and chronic pain: back and neck pain, headaches/migraines, tendonitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and arthritis
• Psychological and emotional disorders: depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, and insomnia
• Digestive disorders: IBS, colitis, gastritis, and constipation
• Urinary and reproductive disorders: menstrual cramps, irregular or heavy periods, infertility, and menopausal symptoms
• Managing symptoms of chemotherapy and radiation: fatigue, generalized pain, dry mouth, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, and vomiting
• Allergies
• Respiratory issues like cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and asthma
• Insomnia and sleep issues
• Heart palpitations
• High blood pressure
• Addictions to nicotine, alcohol, and drugs

Source: Acupuncture Evidence Project

How much does acupuncture cost?

For the most current pricing for acupuncture in Tampa, FL with Dr. Josh Hanson, see our Fees page.