Acupuncture
Acupuncture Clinic - Spring 2010
Clinics will be held in Student Health Center Room 005 on the following days:
- January: 28th
- February: 11th, 25th
- March: 4th, 18th
- April: 8th, 22nd
Also, clinics will be held on Thursday mornings, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in Student Health Center Room 0015.
Appointments are required. Call 334-5340 to make an appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, check-in at the front desk on the first floor.
Acupuncture Clinic - Fall 2009
Clinics will be held in Student Health Center Room 005 on the following days:
- September: 3rd, 17th
- October: 1st, 22nd
- November: 5th, 19th
- December: 3rd
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique for unblocking chi by inserting needles at particular points on the body to balance the opposing forces of yin and yang. Chi is an energy that permeates all things. It is believed to flow through the body along 14 main pathways called meridians. When yin and yang are in harmony, chi flows freely within the body and a person is healthy. When a person is sick, diseased, or injured, there is an obstruction of chi along one of the meridians. Traditional Chinese medicine has identified some 500 specific points where needles are to be inserted for specific effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am experiencing a lot of anxiety and stress because of school and life demands. Can acupuncture help?
A: Acupuncture has been proven to be a very effective treatment for anxiety and feelings of stress, no matter what the cause. It helps balance the energy of the body and stimulates the production of chemicals in the brain that support feelings of calmness and relaxation.
Q: My shoulders are constantly tense and hurting. Can Acupuncture help?
A: Shoulder tension and stress often go hand in hand. Acupuncture can help reduce both the stress and the physical tension in the shoulders. Sometimes there can be a substantial reduction in tension after the very first treatment. Acupuncture also can help to break the stress and tension cycle that can create pain.
Q: Can Acupuncture help me with my knee and low back problems?
A: While issues with the knees and low back can be complex, acupuncture often can help reduce painful symptoms in a very short period of time. More treatments are often needed to treat the underlying cause of the symptoms. For example, there may be a deficiency, or weakness in the body that needs to be strengthened for the health of the low back and knees.
Q: My stomach hurts a lot. Is there anything Acupuncture can do to help me?
A: Digestion is so important for the optimal functioning of the entire body. Acupuncture can certainly help strengthen the digestive system. In addition, valuable nutritional information may be provided that will assist you in supporting and maintaining digestive health.
Q: I have a lot of headaches. Can Acupuncture help?
A: Chronic headaches can substantially impact the quality of life. Stress, diet, medications, hormonal imbalances, and fatigue can affect your potential for headaches. Acupuncture helps to balance the energy of the body so that you are less vulnerable to headaches. Often people begin to experience fewer and less severe headaches after only a few treatments.
Q: Can Acupuncture help with overuse pain from computer work?
A: Yes. Acupuncture is great for treating just about any type of pain regardless of the cause. Some foods may also be suggested that can be helpful in reducing inflammation in the body due to overuse. As a side benefit, many people find that they not only experience pain relief with treatments, but also an increase in energy, better sleep and improved overall health.
Q: Can Acupuncture help me lose weight?
A: Acupuncture can be a helpful addition to a comprehensive weight loss program. In addition to acupuncture, I often send patients home with ‘ear seeds’. Ear seeds are small seeds placed on specific acupuncture points in the ear. When these seeds are lightly manipulated they stimulate the acupuncture points that help to reduce cravings and balance the body.
Q: I have heard that acupuncture is good for chronic depression and anxiety? Is that true?
A: Acupuncture can help to balance the body and emotions very well. When the body’s energies are balanced, the result is that we feel good. Nutritional interventions may also be suggested in order to support your brain’s ability to produce the ‘feel good’ chemicals that help to elevate mood.
Q: Can Acupuncture help me quit smoking?
A: Acupuncture can help and support you in your efforts to quit smoking. It will not ‘do it for you’. There are points that can help to curb cravings and reduce the stress often experienced when trying to quit. I typically use ‘ear seeds’ with patients who are trying to quit smoking. These are small seeds placed on specific acupuncture points in the ear. When these seeds are lightly manipulated they stimulate the acupuncture points that help to reduce cravings and feelings of stress.
Q: I toss and turn all night. Can Acupuncture help with insomnia?
A: Yes. There are acupuncture points that can be helpful for insomnia. Depending on the underlying, root cause of the insomnia the results may be quick or might take a number of treatments. Treatments are very calming and so stress-related insomnia often responds quickly.
Acupuncture at UNCG
The acupuncture clinic at Student Health Services will focus on common issues successfully treated with acupuncture including head aches, addictions, pain, painful periods, digestive problems, insomnia, anxiety and depression.
Cost
- Fee paid students $25 per treatment
- Non-fee paid students, faculty and staff $40 per treatment
Meet our Acupuncturist
- Diane Gross, M.S.O.M., Dip. OM, L.Ac., CT, CI.
- Diane Gross graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She was awarded her Diplomate in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) demonstrating competency in foundations of oriental medicine, Chinese herbology, acupuncture, point location and biomedicine. Diane holds a license as an acupuncturist in North Carolina and a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico. While Diane studied both Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture, she specializes in the Japanese treatment style. She also has been trained in Chinese herbology, Shiatsu and Tui Na massage. She has extensive training as well in other energetic modalities of healing including Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Reconnective Healing and Healing Touch. Diane is also a nationally certified sign language interpreter who is fluent in the use of American Sign Language. She has a strong background in business and has managed corporations, both for profit and non-profit, as well her own company. She has been married 31 years to her husband, Richard and has two grown children.
Appointments are required. Call 334-5340 to make an appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, check-in at the front desk on the first floor.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Anna M. Gove Student Health Center, 107 Gray Drive 27412
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE 336.334.5340
FAX 336.334.5343