Our Clinic Provides:

Acupuncture (Free Every Friday)
Herbal Therapy
Nutritional & Lifestyle Counseling
Tuina / Acupressure / Shiatsu
Electro-Acupuncture
Therapeutic Exercise (Tai Chi, Qigong)
Free Parking and Easy Access
Medi-Cal & Most Insurances Accepted

Tools of the Trade

Acupuncture uses hair-thin solid needles to stimulate specific anatomical points on the body. Needling acts to restore the smooth flow of Qi (Pronounced Chee) in the Meridians. Acupuncture is usually pain free. Occasionally the patient may feel a slight stinging or distending sensation. Generally, needles are left in place for 15 to 30 minutes.

Herbal medicines are based on natural, botanical, animal and mineral substance combined into hundreds of specific formulas, or prescriptions. While most prescriptions are made from about 400 major herbs, the pharmacy at DRU contains over 700 varieties.

Herbal medicines are targeted to the specific needs of each patient and can be delivered in the form of teas, powers and tablets. While herbs are a potent therapy, they exhibit few of side effects commonly found in Western pharmaceutical drugs.

Heat is a common remedy in most societies where it is applied to improve blood circulation. Heat might be prescribed in a variety of ways, the most common being Moxibustion. “Moxa” is made from the dried mugwort herb. Rolled and lit (“busting”), it can be applied either to the handle of the needle or rotated gently over the skin to apply heat.

Tuina is form of Oriental Massage therapy designed to treat disease and injuries and relieve pain by removing tension and stimulating blood circulation.

In addition, other therapies like nutritional counseling and electroacupuncture are used to provide a personalized and balanced treatment.

Hours
Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 9 am - 6 pm
Tues. & Thurs. 9 am - 10 pm

Please call (213) 487-0150 to make an appointment