Acupuncture in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Eli Jacobe, Lic.Ac.

Acupuncturist Eli Jacobe with Professor Wan Su Jian, M.D. at completion of a Chi Kung (Chinese therapeutic exercise) training program in Beijing in 2009.

What can acupuncturists treat?

Published August 11, 2011

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can effectively treat:

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  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma

How are acupuncturists educated?

Today, acupuncturists undertake three to four years of extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.… Read the rest

How safe is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy, yielding no side effects –  just feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is little danger of infection from acupuncture needles because they are sterile, used once, and then discarded.… Read the rest