Eugene Spence, Licensed Acupuncturist

Scared of needles? Think acupuncture isn't for you? Did you know acupuncture does not have to involve needles? (and obviously wouldn't be using this type of needle anyway but who wants a photo of a needle if you are phobic 😱)

Acupuncture is more than just needles. The practice of moxibustion is of equal therapeutic value to needling. Moxibustion is the burning of the herb mugwort over acupuncture points. Its therapeutic effect is powerful and highly valued by patients. Several other traditional and modern techniques are used to support needle and moxa therapy.

These include Cupping, Capillary Release, Magnets, other Polarity agents, Massage, Structural Exercise, Prepared Herbal Remedies, Dietary and Lifestyle advice.

You can head over to our website to read about it more:

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Do you think Eugene could help you? If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then contact him and arrange an appointment: (540) 341-4149

This is a great moto to live by but can be hard for a lot of people who suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain can stop you from living your life to the max. It can make everyday tasks seem undoable and can make you miss out on so much.

Did you know that both acupuncture and cupping can help with chronic pain? Cupping helps increase the blood flow to the affected area and has been shown to be more effective than massage in reducing both acute and chronic pain. Acupuncture is also a great way of relieving chronic pain along with Headaches, musculoskeletal problems, menstrual pain and post-op recovery along with many other things not relating to pain.

You can head over to my website to read my client's testimonials:

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Do you think I could help you? If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then contact me and arrange an appointment: (540) 341-4149

Do you suffer from anxiety?

Here is a really interesting article about how acupuncture can provide relief from anxiety. It is one of the few that actually acknowledges that anxiety is a healthy response but it is when it is excessive that it becomes a problem.

The study found that after having acupuncture, a reduction in anxiety levels, trauma, and an improvement in the quality of life was seen. When compared to pharmaceutical medicines, acupuncture was found to be significantly beneficial for those suffering from anxiety. It was also discovered that auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, also worked as well as regular acupuncture treatments.

You can read the full study here:

➡️ https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Meta+Study+Finds+Acupuncture+Provides+Relief+from+Anxiety ⬅️

Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you think I could help you? If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then contact me and arrange an appointment: (540) 341-4149

Acupuncture and the Treatment of Mild to Severe Depression

Winter is the season when people have the most trouble with feeling down and depressed. The lack of sunlight and the feelings of “Cabin Fever” are factors that can bring this on. Episodes of mild depression or just feelings of being in a “low” mood are normal at this time of year.

Moderate to severe clinical depression however is now at epidemic levels and can be the root cause of many of today's ills, such as cancer, heart disease, su***de, obesity, drug abuse, social isolation and many more. . .

Luckily there are now treatments that have been proven to greatly reduce and even eliminate the symptoms of mild to moderate depression. There are now medications that have been shown to be effective in lessening these symptoms. Unfortunately, there can be a significant downside to the use of medications as the primary treatment protocol. These medications can have major side effects for many who take them and many people decide to stop their medications altogether because of this.

More natural alternatives to these medications have been useful to help with these problems such as dietary therapy, meditation, exercise, herbal remedies, yoga and acupuncture just to name a few. These modalities have been proven in clinical trials to be effective in lessening depressive symptoms.

Sadly there are people with more severe forms of depression who do need medication as their primary therapy. This is sometimes because of physiological problems or other foundational issues like PTSD, bipolar disorder or other issues that do not respond to the more the natural approaches. A mental health professionals help is always needed in cases of severe depression. Natural therapies of any kind should never to be the only modality for these more severe cases but they can be a very beneficial addition to the overall treatment plan. I will not treat any severe case of depression without written proof that the patient is under the care of a licensed therapist.

The problem that can undermine the success of most of these alternative therapies is the very nature of the problem itself. One of the most difficult things for a depressed person to do is to do anything. They sometimes feel unable to motivate themselves to go for a run or do a yoga class because the disease itself hampers that kind of motivation. Sometimes there has to be something that breaks that cycle of depressive inactivity. This could be medications but for many with mild to moderate depression, this is not a desirable first step.

One modality that has been shown to be at least as beneficial and in many cases even more beneficial than medications for the treatment of mild to moderate depression is acupuncture. It is a passive treatment modality in other words the patient has only to show up and lay down on the treatment table. When a patient is relieved of a significant amount of their depression with acupuncture they feel freed up to pursue more self-motivated activities that have to be shown to keep depression at bay. When the depressed person incorporates these activities into their regular daily routine they can begin to move out of feeling stuck and start to take charge of their life and set and achieve life goals. In other words, they can start to find real happiness and
purpose.

Acupuncture in itself is not a long term solution. Very few people have the financial resources to afford this as a primary ongoing therapy but it has been proven to be an effective first step in the ultimate recovery for people afflicted with this condition. I personally suggest that my depressed patients use a layered approach. This can be done by taking on natural and healthy lifestyles one at a time. This gradual approach is less overwhelming so they are less likely to give up or feel defeated. It is my fundamental belief that acupuncture can be the best first step in that process of feeling “right’ again. it has been my experience that people who do use medications and talk therapy as their primary treatments have had greatly improved results by including acupuncture in their treatment plan

I have had many patients in my 20 years of practice that came in to be treated for pain issues or other ailments tell me that their mood had vastly improved. This is because acupuncture as opposed to most of conventional medicines, treat the whole person not just the presenting symptoms. In the human system, everything is intertwined in a matrix of form and function so that when I treat one condition, amazingly all aspects of disharmony and pathology are positively affected. That is why when a person comes in to be treated for depression they are astounded to discover that they no longer have migraines or back pain. Conversely, when I treat pain symptoms, depression and other emotional problems are improved.

Acupuncture is intended to determine and treat the underlying causes of any physical and emotional problems. This can in many instances be all that is needed to address the actual presenting symptoms any therapies that consider only the presenting syndrome in their therapeutic approach rarely achieve lasting or meaningful results. It has been my experience that the best tactic in truly getting the patient better in cases of serious or acute illness or injury is to combine conventional and alternative therapies. I have found that for most chronic conditions utilizing alternative healing approaches yield the best results. Among all of the natural modalities that have been researched using clinical trials, acupuncture has the best track record in achieving verifiable positive outcomes.

During its five thousand plus history, acupunctures focus has always been the health and healing of the whole person and this principle is just as true today. Whether it is a pain in the toe or full-blown clinical depression all of the problems of the person being treated are addressed and benefited by this time tested approach to medicine.

Classical Acupuncture: Eugene Spence Lic. Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Tel: 540-341-4149
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Do you think I could help you? If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then contact me and arrange an appointment: (540) 341-4149

Here is a good Motivational Monday post.

The feeling of being inferior can lead to self-doubt, low mood and stress. It can lead to mental health problems and can lead you to feel helpless.

Surround yourself with good people. Move yourself away from people who make you feel inferior. Look after your body, mind and soul.

If you would like to learn more about how acupuncture can help you then head over to:

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for more information. And take care of yourself.

Happy Monday.

Eugene Spence 💙

An article about what acupuncture does to your body by Power of Positivity. It really helps you understand how powerful acupuncture is and the ways it can help you such as:

- reducing pain
- helping with mental disorders
- reducing fibromyalgia
and many more ways.

Check out the article and see if it can help you:

➡️ https://www.powerofpositivity.com/what-acupuncture-does-to-your-body/?fbclid=IwAR0btRW_x02tUTesCXWVgdgk244xsZj9Jdoq08B_9RNCsheEmQ4Og1KhNbw ⬅️

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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Try Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine that uses needles to heal all sorts of ailments. Here's what happens to your body when you try acupuncture...

The female energy of beauty, softness, magic and feminine charm. It is powerful energy. But sometimes due to circumstance, being a female can be hard.

Acupuncture can be used to treat womans health such as menstrual problems, menopausal issues, fertility and prenatal and postnatal care.

Eugene Spence is a qualified acupuncturist and is registered by the Virginia Board Of Medicines and well as an NCCAOM (National Certification Commission For Acupuncture And Oriental Medicines) Diplomat in acupuncture and Oriental Medicines.

You can find out more at:

➡️ https://eugenespence.com/about-acupuncture-warrenton-va ⬅️

Do you think I could help you? If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then contact me and arrange an appointment: (540) 341-4149

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken". - Oscar Wilde

Many of us assume that who we are is not good enough. We are constantly trying to fix ourselves or to act like others who we think are better than us. However, this quote has got it spot one.

It is so important to be yourself.

This is my message for you today. Have a great start to your week and don't forget to be yourself!

Eugene Spence

A great article by LIVESTRONG about the benefits of alternative medicine where pharmaceutical medicines have failed.

➡️ https://www.livestrong.com/article/121642-benefits-alternative-medicines/ ⬅️

It highlights that Hopkins University found that more than 40% of Americans report using alternative medicine therapies for pain control when prescribed medications prove to be ineffective.

If you suffer from chronic pain, acute and chronic headaches or menstrual pain and live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then don't hesitate to get in touch if you think I can help:

Call me on: (540) 341-4149

What Are the Benefits of Alternative Medicines? | Livestrong.com

Have you heard of dry needling?

Dry needling, (known also as myofascial trigger point dry needling) is similar to acupuncture. It involves the use of either solid filiform needles or hollow-core hypodermic needles for therapy of muscle pain. Dry needling is often used to treat athletic injuries to great effect.

Eugene Spence is a licensed acupuncturist and is trained in dry needling. Head over to his website for reviews from his many satisfied patients:

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Want to try this out? If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then contact Eugene and arrange an appointment: (540) 341-4149

Or comtact us to find out more.

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Dream, Believe, Achieve.

This can be difficult when you are suffering from mental health problems.

Did you know that acupuncture can help you with stress and emotional issues as well as anxiety and depression?

Check out my website to learn more about my skills:

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If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then don't hesitate to get in touch if you think I can help:

Call me on: (540) 341-4149

Suffering from workplace stress?

Here is a great article on why acupuncture is a great way of alleviating workplace stress:

➡️ https://www.alignedmodernhealth.com/top-10-benefits-acupuncture-workplace-stress-pain/ ⬅️

I am a fully licenced acupuncturist and have many testimonials from my clients which you can read about here:

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If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then don't hesitate to get in touch if you think I can help:

Call me on: (540) 341-4149

Top 10 Benefits of Acupuncture for Workplace Stress and Pain - Aligned Modern Health Acupuncture can increase your chances of workplace success and offers many benefits to boost your productivity. Acupuncture may also reduce the physical... Keep Reading

Do you know much about cupping?

Cupping uses a pump to create a vacuum pull on the tissue thereby facilitating better healing blood flow and a release of muscle tension and pain.

Cupping therapy has been an effective treatment for pain and illness for thousands of years. It can help with a variety of conditions such as lung ailments, muscle pain and tightness, emotional stress, headaches and fever.

Cupping is painless, pleasant and relaxing and has been shown to be more effective than massage in reducing acute and chronic pain.

Want to try this out? If you live in the northern Virginia area, near Fauquier, Loudoun and Fairfax then contact me and arrange an appointment: (540) 341-4149

Did you know that acupuncture can be used to treat all sorts of ailments such as chronic headaches, depression and anxiety and smoking and substance dependency?

There are also many other things that acupuncture can heal. Contact me for more information or to book an appointment with me. Or head over to my website to find out more and to read some of my testimonies:

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Cupping is not just for athletes!