What Is Acupuncture?
What is it, is it right for you, will it hurt? Find out more.
An advocate for transforming alternative healthcare
Earthworks Acupuncture advocates for transforming alternative healthcare to become affordable and accessible. We are a co-collaborative healing space that supports mutual aid and wellness. We not only anticipate providing Chinese acupuncture and herbal formulas to our communities near and far, but we also co-create multimedia edutainment and health literacy content, while networking with dynamic healing artists & professionals.
About Me
My name is Joy Rosa, and I am happy to be a member of our Greensboro community. I am equally as passionate and committed to radically transforming healthcare services, by making traditional medicines, such as acupuncture & preventative care, accessible to our communities at large.
What Acupuncture Treats
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Allergies
Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal formulas, and minor nutritional adjustments work in tandem to help you combat your seasonal and/or food allergies.
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Dependency Issues
5NP or NADA protocol was developed by The Young Lords and The Black Panthers which consists of 5 small ear needles or seeds to alleviate cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
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Dermatology
While topical treatments may alleviate symptoms, TCM treats the root cause of skin disorders. Some treatments may combine topical as well as internal herbal formulas.
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Digestive Health
IBS, acid reflux, bloating, cramps, and constipation stem from the digestive system. Treating the Spleen and Stomach channels with TCM nutritional therapy and acupuncture can help.
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Diseases
Traditional Chinese Medicine can help support and treat those suffering from heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent).
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General Wellness
Self Care is essential and we’re here to support the growing movement towards prioritizing caring for oneself in order to take care of our communities together.
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Mental Health
TCM understands that we treat the whole person, not just the dis-ease. The Mind/Body/Spirit are all interconnected. We work with you to integrate herbal formulas when applicable.
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Neurology
From Multiple Sclerosis to Parkinson’s Disease, clinical studies using acupuncture and herbal formulas have shown positive outcomes for treating the symptoms and progression.
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Oncology
Studies of patient-reported outcomes have found that acupuncture helps treat medical, as well as post-operative symptoms, as well as immune system support.
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Pain
From car accidents to headaches to osteoarthritis, acupuncture can help decrease pain and inflammation, and balance the body’s natural histamine response.
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Respiratory Health
Acupuncture and herbal formulas have been clinically studied and found to support people suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, persistent cough, and more.
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Sleep Disturbances
Recurring disturbing dreams? Trouble falling or staying asleep? Acupuncture and herbal formulas may help ease the mind, and body for a more restful nocturnal routine.
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Sports
Looking to enhance your peak performance or recover from an acute injury or chronic pain? Add acupuncture, cupping, and Shiatsu massage to your conditioning and exercise.
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Women's Health
Acupuncture and herbal formulas have assisted in several women’s health issues, which may include menstrual periods, menopause, fertility, lactation, and more.
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What People Are Saying
Our health matters
We are presently witnessing one of the largest shifts in consciousness in our lifetime. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, marginalized, neglected, and low-resourced communities of color (specifically in the United States), showed poorer health outcomes on almost every disease index. Access to health insurance, basic needs, and lack of education on preventative healthcare and nutrition has often played a large role in these health disparities. We can work together to change this narrative. Our health matters. I believe and encourage you to live a life of thriving -- when our social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs are honored and met.
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