Treating Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

At the Acupuncture by Andrea clinic, I have seen a steep increase in the number of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), issues in the last several years. These complaints have been increasing nationwide in large numbers.

Pelvic floor problems can be embarrassing and stressful but they don’t need to be! Acupuncture treatments for PFD return support and lift the muscle functions in the pelvic region allowing relief from bladder and bowel incontinence, painful urination, rectal pain, sexual dysfunction and other related issues.

Learn more about acupuncture to alleviate pelvic issues in our latest blog article. 

Questions? Answers!

In the clinic, out of the clinic, at social events and anywhere people are curious about improving their health, I get questions about acupuncture. My busy clinic and my commitment to each patient at each appointment doesn’t always allow me the time to answer all of the questions I receive. I love my work and sharing my knowledge of acupuncture and herbs, nutrition and moxibustion, so please reach out to me with any and all of your questions and concerns. You can reply to this email, send a message via the website, or give me a call. I will get back to you asap! I offer this service to current patients free of charge through the end of 2024. Starting next year we will host a subscription service targeted to your specific health and wellness questions.

Get your health needs addressed and your curiosity satisfied now!

Too Much of a Good Thing?

Most us try to do the right thing to keep up our health or improve it when we experience illness. Nutrition and exercise, hydration or good quality sleep, we generally try to do what is right for our bodies. This includes taking the medicines, supplements, powders, and injections, in recommended dosages to stay young and fit and even have shinier hair! But what happens when too much of too many health aids starts to have a detrimental effect on your health?

Turmeric (also known as curcumin—it’s active ingredient), is a popular supplement. It is a strong anti-inflammatory that thins and moves blood to help carry away excess nutrients and waste, major inflammatory agents. When we start using turmeric, it works well, we feel relief from pain caused by inflammation and we believe that we are now on a healing path. Great, so we add in more supplements to further eliminate inflammation—Vitamin C and fish oil are strong antioxidants that move the liver and gallbladder to aid the intestines in eliminating waste. But then, suddenly, we find we have “moved too much”.

In the clinic, I too often see patients with hip pain and loose bowels due to excessive intake of natural anti-inflammatory supplements. Many patients also exhibit bruising and broken skin on their legs and forearms. Their dosage has been too high for too long and their blood has been thinned to the point of breaking small blood vessels due to even the slightest trauma—your pet jumping up on you results in arms covered in bruises. I recommend to these patients to ease off on the supplements and try 2 days on and 2 days off. Alternatively, you can limit yourself to one anti-inflammatory per day. When patients follow my advice, I see a quick improvement with the elimination of bruising and skin injuries and a much happier, healthier patient.

Your Move

As both a healer and a patient (I get regular acupuncture and massage treatments just like you!), I understand that we don’t want to experience anything but positive feelings. I strive to use the minimum amount of needles during an acupuncture session, and to apply the desired amount of pressure for your healing massage. As a patient, if you can relax and loosen your limbs, your treatment is sure to relax you! Don’t be afraid to move on the table with needles inserted—I don’t recommend doing calisthenics, but if your arm falls asleep and you’re worried about displacing needles, have no fear, I can reinsert them! You can lift and bend your arms and legs to achieve a more comfortable position without pain or harm.

On your next visit, lay back, relax, and let the needles do the great work we know they can. And if you have questions about needle placement or treatment protocol, just ask!

Local Abundance

We are so blessed to have access to an abundance of local produce and seafood in northern and central Florida and north Georgia. Shopping and eating locally means you not only support neighbor farmers and fisherman, but you also eat healthier and happier. One of my favorite local food and meat co-ops, Local Fare Jax offers monthly subscription deliveries of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, milk and handcrafted bread. Local Harvest is a comprehensive website listing farmers and markets selling locally grown and produced items. Search and find the products and people making them, nearest you! Wild Ocean Market is a fish delivery company based in Central Florida that will freeze and deliver the freshest fish and seafood you will ever eat!

Remember that food eaten in season keeps your body in tune with nature and helps you stay at your peak health. Enjoy some locally caught cobia with a side of Florida field harvested summer squash and have it all!

Bundle Up

Did you know that you can purchase Acupuncture by Andrea sessions at a major discount?! Purchase 5 or 10 visits of acupuncture, massage or a combination of these to receive a bulk rate. The most popular option is the 90-minute combo—45 mins of acupuncture with a 45-minute massage.



Current package prices

• 5 acupuncture sessions $400
• 10 acupuncture sessions $795
• 5 massage sessions $550
• 10 massage sessions $1050
• 1 combo session of 45 mins acu/45 mins massage $150
• 5 combo sessions $725
• 10 combo sessions $1400

Hope & Confidence

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Helen Keller