Clinical Specialties
Sports Medicine
Evidence based acupuncture has been shown to reduce inflammation and neuromodulate pain signals to the brain. This is an effective strategy for orthopedics and sports medicine injury recovery. Dr. Gores has specialized in treating knee injuries, neck pain, low back pain including sciatica, and shoulder pain. The goal is to get you back to doing what brings you joy.
Acupuncture
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Herbal Medicine
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Point Injection Therapy
Vitamins, herbs, and homeopathic substances are injected into acupuncture points to enhance treatment results and to provide nutrients to an area.
Clinical Specialties
Neuropathy
An estimated 20 million to about 30 million people in the U.S. have peripheral neuropathy.
Pain, tingling, numbness, burning, and prickling sensations have all been associated with peripheral neuropathy.
Long term this can lead to loss of balance, poor circulation and possible amputation. Diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, post chemotherapy, and nerve compression can lead to neuropathy.
Clinical Specialties
Fertility
Fertility has become a common concern in the United States. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine has a long empirical history of addressing women and mens’ health. Furthermore, Herbal Medicine and traditional Acupuncture has been shown to assist in reproductive health. Many studies have shown it can improve IVF results by up to 60%, while standardized Western fertility techniques show success rates of only 30%.
Our acupuncture clinic offers a comprehensive review of your fertility situation. We cover western diagnostics, lifestyle, nutrition, and herbal medicine. Dr. Gores has been specifically trained in Acupuncture and herbal Fertility Treatments and is well versed in the most current methods and techniques used in western medicine.
Clinical Specialties
Cancer & Chinese Medicine
Cancer is the number two cause of death in the United States. Each year, 1.6 million people are diagnosed with some form of cancer.
Almost 80% of cancers are diagnosed in people over age 55. Understandably, cancer is a very difficult diagnosis to deal with emotionally and physically. Chinese medicine can offer some hope and insight into this condition.
In China, it is standard procedure for a patient to receive their chemotherapy treatment and then come to the Oncology Herbal Department to get a custom formula for their particular cancer. The use of herbal treatments was critical in offsetting the difficult side effects of chemotherapy, boosting immune system function, and destroying cancer cells. Dr. Gores completed a residency in the Oncology department in Hang Zhou, China at a major Chinese medicine hospital and assisted in the treatment of over a thousand patients during his time there.
Acupuncture is commonly used as an adjunct therapy to cancer treatments. One of the premier Oncology centers in the United States, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, utilizes Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in their Integrative Medicine protocols on a routine basis. Acupuncture treatments have been clinically proven to help address the nausea and other side effects commonly associated with chemotherapy.
Clinical Specialties
Pain Resolution
Pain is considered an imbalance in Chinese medicine. It may be due to blocked circulation, over-use, trauma, exhaustion, long-term illness, or over exposure to the elements. Acupuncture is utilized to remove these blockages and restore normal circulation to the area of discomfort. Pain relief is usually felt during the acupuncture session. Each person is individually assessed on a case-by-case basis. Some pain syndromes may just take one session, while others may take several acupuncture treatments.
Acupuncture is most commonly known for pain management and pain resolution in America. Many clinical studies have proven Acupuncture’s efficacy in treating lower back pain and knee pain. Acupuncture works effectively by increasing the peripheral circulation to the area of pain to decrease the local inflammation. Endorphins are also stimulated in the process to reduce the sensation of pain in the area.
Cupping
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Massage
Dr. Gores is certified in orthopedic Chinese massage called Tui Na. This style of massage focuses on the direct area of pain to increase local circulation, relieve pain, and increase range of motion.