The time has passed when acupuncture and other unconventional therapies could be dismissed as exotic or as healing arts on the fringes of medical care. Instead, such unconventional treatments are improving the health and well-being of patients suffering from a wide variety of conditions. By integrating these therapies with conventional treatment, the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine at Cooper University Hospital is bringing significant – and often permanent – relief to patients throughout South Jersey at our office in Moorestown, New Jersey.
Acupuncture: A Well Established Treatment
The primary treatment offered by the Center is medical acupuncture. This form of therapy has been successfully used for over 2000 years to treat a wide variety of conditions. In fact, more people have been treated with acupuncture than all other therapies combined. A 1997 consensus panel of the National Institute of Health (NIH) endorsed acupuncture as a safe and effective method of treatment. Acupuncture can be successfully used in conjunction with conventional Western medicine, osteopathic treatment, chiropractic adjustments, and homeopathic or naturopathic prescriptions.
What to Expect from Acupuncture
As practiced in the United States, acupuncture involves the use of very thin, stainless steel needles – about the width of a human hair – to stimulate various parts of the body.
These needles have smooth, not hollow, points. As a result, there is little or no discomfort involved in applying the needles and practically no likelihood of bruising or irritating the skin. Only sterile, disposable needles are used by the Center’s physicians.
The effect of acupuncture is to redirect energy in the body and to stimulate the body’s internal chemicals and hormones.
The number of recommended acupuncture treatments will vary according to the patient and his/her condition. Complex or long-standing conditions sometimes necessitate one or two treatments every week for several months. Acute problems usually require fewer treatments, while health maintenance visits may total as few as four a year. In cases involving severe or chronic conditions, there may need to be a regimen of ongoing treatments to maintain well-being.
Other Unconventional Therapies
The Center also offers other types of unconventional therapies that have proven to be highly effective. These include:
- Prolotherapy
- Neural therapy
- Trigger point injection therapy
- Intramuscular stimulation (IMS)
- Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS)
- Osteopathic manipulation
- Massage therapy
- Vein Sclerotherapy
The physicians and staff of the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine welcome inquiries about these various therapies and the benefits they offer.
Consultations
The board-certified physicians, nurses, and medical staff associated with the Center are deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of their patients.
These skilled professionals consult closely with both patients and referring physicians. Only after a careful evaluation of the patient and his/her condition are appropriate integrative therapies recommended. The Center’s staff understands that individuals coming to the Center are often seeking relief from problems that have failed to yield to conventional treatment. They are prepared to provide in-depth explanations of the therapies available and to patiently answer all questions.
Effective Treatment
Here is a partial list of the many ailments and conditions that have responded successfully to treatment by the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine:
Adjunctive conditions such as post-chemotherapy nausea, fatigue, and the side effects of medication.
- Digestive conditions including gastritis, chronic heartburn, spastic colon, and diarrhea.
- Gynecologic difficulties such as pelvic pain, vulvodynia, painful intercourse, infertility, and morning sickness.
- Neurological disorders which can include trouble concentrating, ringing in the ear, restless leg syndrome and various neuropathies.
- Pain of the neck or back, migraines, headaches, rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, arthritis, knee pain, plantar fasciitis and post-operative residual pain or dysfunction.
- Physiological imbalance such as hot flashes from natural or surgical menopause, fatigue, or a general sense of not feeling well.
- Respiratory problems including allergies, sinusitis, asthma, and recurrent chest infections.
- Skin disorders like chronic hives, eczema, and refractory rashes.
- Sports conditions which may include chronic sprains, restricted movement, dance injuries, tennis elbow, and other problems limiting peak performance.
- Stress-related disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and a general feeling of being ill at ease.
- Urinary problems such as bladder urgency and pain.
- Varicose veins, spider veins, telangectasias
- Wounds resulting from surgical procedures, as well as scars and injuries that are resistant to healing.
- The Center has also successfully treated miscellaneous conditions such as chronic hiccups and dry mouth, as well as general, ill-defined symptoms of disease.
Office Policies & Insurance
Many insurance plans do not yet recognize acupuncture. If an individual’s coverage does not provide reimbursement for this type of therapy, a patient will be expected to pay at the time of treatment.
Injection therapies, manipulation therapy, and some other forms of treatment may be covered by health plans. In such cases, these charges will be billed directly to the patient’s insurance. In situation where patients receive medical consultations, prescriptions, or laboratory tests in addition to acupuncture or other therapies, these additional services will be charges to the patient’s insurance or directly to the patient, as appropriate.
The physicians and staff of the Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine welcome inquiries about these various therapies and the benefits they offer.
Consultations
The board-certified physicians, nurses, and medical staff associated with the Center are deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of their patients.
These skilled professionals consult closely with both patients and referring physicians. Only after a careful evaluation of the patient and his/her condition are appropriate integrative therapies recommended. The Center’s staff understands that individuals coming to the Center in Moorestown are often seeking relief from problems that have failed to yield to conventional treatment. They are prepared to provide in-depth explanations of the therapies available and to patiently answer all questions.
To make an appointment with a Cooper University Hospital physician at an office near you, please contact one of the offices below or call 1-800-8-COOPER to speak with a member of our physician referral and information service.
Moorestown
110 Marter Ave, Suite 507
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Appointments (856) 222-4766
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M. Kyu Chung, M.D.
The Center for Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine was founded in 1995 by M. Kyu Chung, M.D. In addition to being the Center’s director, Dr. Chung is also an Associate Professor at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Dr. Chung is certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and in Medical Acupuncture by the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. He has been named a “Top Doc” by both Philadelphia Magazine and New Jersey Monthly. Dr. Chung has also been recognized as one of the “best doctors in the Northeast” by Woodward/White. This outstanding honor results from a peer-review of Dr. Chung’s exceptional training, experience, and skill.
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