Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Oriental Medicine of New England

06/23/2023

Check out our online reviews. How're you liking acupuncture with mindfulness and wellness training?

Two years ago I was in a serious car accident. The pre-existing conditions that I had were triggered. From previous experience of acupuncture I knew that I needed this kind of help. Little did I realize that Sensei would offer a depth and kind of healing that I desperately needed both for my symptom...

06/17/2023

It is no coincidence that the words “medication” and “meditation” are only one letter different. They both come from the same Latin root word, medeor, meaning “to heal or to make whole.” Check out this simple, enjoyable meditation practice, and learn what's on your own mind.

02/24/2023

Natural is best! Sleep and rest are wisdom, especially during the winter.

People who followed five sleep tips added nearly five years to their lives, a new study found.

01/18/2022

Happy New Year!! Get healthier this year by getting acupuncture and drinking Matcha Tea. We like Rishi Matcha sticks shaken into a half-liter bottle of spring water for a healthy boost in energy, alertness and brain, heart, liver and kidney function, while helping lose weight, and prevent cancer and other chronic disease.

Matcha comes from the same plant as green tea, but it contains even more antioxidants and caffeine. Here are 7 health benefits of matcha tea, backed by science.

11/11/2021

Acupuncture patients ask for treatment of low back pain more than any other symptom. Why? Their kidneys are tired! Acupuncture treatment of specific types of chronic fatigue is often the key to eliminating chronic lumbar pain. The kidneys hold essential resources. Jing, or Essence, is our longevity energy and the energy reserves for any stress on the body or mind. Too much anxiety? Got pain? Many people just push harder. It often backfires.
We have a cultural ethic for overwork and often over-exercise. Inaction and rest are seen as laziness in our culture. So, people resist taking care of themselves with R&R. Rest, and especially sleep, are essential for good health. Relaxing activities such as meditation are also key in kidney health: they strengthen the kidneys and lumbar, and reduce pain. Acupuncture is great for restoring our essential kidney resources. With the skillful guidance of an experienced acupuncturist, pain can be gone forever.
Consistent successful treatment of back pain requires comprehensive diagnosis. Many people injure their backs by lifting heavy or via sports/injury. Often we find that kidney exhaustion is an underlying factor in those who do not heal quickly, or who have intermittent chronic back pain for the rest of their lives. Once diagnosed properly, all of the factors perpetuating the back pain can usually be cleared, alleviating the back pain even in those with degenerative disc issues. The key is good diagnosis and skillful treatment. For more info, see LoPrioreAcupuncture.com

08/13/2021

Yup! :)

Is acupuncture worth the money? Yes! Many of our patients receive treatment for years. They all feel it’s worth the money! Why? Because we treat with a multi-layered comprehensive approach that addresses symptoms of the body, mind, emotions and behavior. This means symptoms disappear and stay gone...

07/23/2021

Does Insurance cover Acupuncture?

Does insurance cover acupuncture? Insurance coverage depends on your insurance plan. At ASOMNE in East Lyme, Connecticut, our office manager will call your insurance company for you to find out the details of your plan before you begin treatment. Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, United...

07/16/2021

What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?

What conditions can be treated with acupuncture? I often treat chronic pain, anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), internal/functional problems, insomnia, and fatigue, but I have also treated infertility, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ALS, ADD, ADHD, pediatric developmental issues, CVA (strok...

07/05/2021

Yes. And that’s the best way to make rapid progress!

We all want to be fearless, joyful, and fully alive. And we all know that it’s not so easy. We’re bombarded every day with false promises of ways to make our lives better—buy this, go here, eat this, don’t do that; the list goes on and on. But Pema Chödrön shows that, until we get to the h...

04/22/2021

Happy Earth Day! A day of connection to nature and nourishment of self , others and planet. Enjoy!