Health benefits of Medical Acupuncture

Dr. Christine Farrell-Riley is a board certified physician with more than 20 years of experience in Family Medicine. She is also certified in Structural Acupuncture by the University of New England.

Medical acupuncture creates a bridge between conventional medicine and holistic healing practices

As a medical doctor Dr. Farrell-Riley is able to understand your problem from a Western medicine point of view and her acupuncture training gives her another way of examining what may be contributing to your pain. Acupuncture works well with conventional therapies but is not a substute for tradional medical care.

Still, when it comes to issue of pain, there are often limits to what conventional medicine can provide. Structural medical acupuncture can be a wonderful tool to help you acheive relief and healing.

To quote her: "It is my intention for my clients to not only obtain relief from symptoms of pain but also to achieve optimal wellness and balance. Our bodies are amazing and always striving to heal. Acupuncture taps into that well of healing and can bring it to the surface."