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Dr. Morales has been practicing in Sarasota for over 7 years. He received his degree in Oriental Medicine from the East-West College of Natural Medicine. He later returned to the college as a member of their adjunct faculty where he taught Chinese herbal medicine and supervised the interns in the student clinic for four years. He has extensive training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathic and vitamin injections, guasha, and cupping. Dr. Morales is board certified both by Florida state and nationally.
Dr. Morales restores your health through theapplication of safe, effective therapeutic techniques of acupuncture and customized herbal formulas. Join the eight million Americans who have adopted such techniques for treatment of ailments including body aches, fatigue, stress, anxiety, insomnia, fibromyalgia, menopause, and digestive issues. At our clinic we educate the community and share our knowledge of traditional methods to keeping good health. We invite you to experience and become part of our clinic. Visit us for your free consultation and begin getting relief today.
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FAQs:
How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate the nervous and endocrine systems. Acupuncture produces its effects through regulating the nervous system, thus aiding the activity of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. In addition, studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, thus affecting the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions.
This includes immune reactions and processes that regulate a person's blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature. By this stimulation of chemicals and neurotransmitters, acupuncture can alleviate pain, balance emotions, relax muscles, and improve immunity. The NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture states that promising results show efficacy of acupuncture for postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in postoperative dental pain, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofacial pain, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma.
Traditionally through 2,000 years of observation the Chinese found that stimulating acupuncture points stabilized patients' health. Traditional Chinese Medicine considers the body as a whole, functioning by energy and blood. By treatment with acupuncture points, pain and other dysfunctions are balanced and eliminated.
Is acupuncture safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acupuncture for use by licensed practitioners in 1996. Few complications have been reported to the FDA in light of the millions of people treated each year. The Safety Record of acupuncture with minor adverse events such as local bruising being reported is about 0.1%, or 1 in 1000 treatments.
What does acupuncture feel like?
Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pain as needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments will vary. Some people experience immediate relief; others may take several treatments. Chronic conditions usually take longer to resolve than acute ones. Your acupuncture physician will be able to better assess the amount of treatment needed after your initial consultation.
What should I expect during my first visit?
During the first treatment the practitioner will sit down with you and ask questions to fully understand your health conditions and concerns. A lengthy amount of time will be dedicated to completely understanding your body's workings. We invite you to discuss any health issues and ask many questions during your initial exam. Become part of your treatment and take control of your health.
Conditions Treated:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognize the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for various disorders including the following:
• Chronic Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Sports Injuries, Sprains, Car Accident Related Injuries
• Anxiety, Depression, Hypertension, Stress, Insomnia
• Family Wellness including Allergies, Common Cold, Sinusitis, and Asthma
• Infertility, PMS, Menopausal Symptoms, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Gynecological issues
• Stroke Recovery, Headaches, Migraines
• Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tennis elbow, wrist pain
• Addictions, Stop Smoking
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Digestive Disorders ... and many more.
Non-Needle Techniques:
Acupressure
At Winter Park Acupuncture we offer acupressure and Tui Na bodywork. Tui Na is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. Tui Na uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tui Na seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.
Tui Na methods include the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue (muscles and tendons) of the body and acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi. External herbal poultices, compresses, liniments, and salves are also used to enhance the other therapeutic methods.
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Chinese Cupping
Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice in which a glass cup is applied to the skin and a vacuum is created under the cup using heat (fire cupping), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. The cup may be moved while the suction of skin is active, allowing for a deep massage of the muscles.
Chinese Cupping helps soften long-standing muscle tightness and adhesions. Cupping helps loosen tight muscles where other massage techniques or even myofascial release have not been enough. This methodcan help with treatment of chronic injuries. After having this treatment you may leave the office with purple marks from the suction. |
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Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the great herbal systems of the world, with an unbroken tradition going back to the 3rd century BC. It is a complete medical system that is capable of treating a very wide range of conditions, including common colds, anxiety, gynecology, and dermatology among a few. Using natural medicine allows your body to recover while being nourished. Herbal Medicine can boast the immune system while eradicating illness.
Understanding Herbal Medicine
While herbal medicine is safe and powerfully effective it is a complicated process to finding the most effective formula for every individual patient.
I am frequently asked questions like "What herb should I take for my sinuses?" or "I've heard ginseng is good for fatigue. Is that true?" My answer is always the same. You must first be diagnosed before being treated. Herbal Medicine is a holistic approach to health. Therefore, one must take a holistic approach to determine what herbs are best suited for each individual. We are looking at your body as a whole. It is not a question of which herb is good for which ailment. Rather, the question is "why are you suffering from headaches, fatigue, diarrhea, etc?" In Chinese medicine the goal is to treat the root of the problem rather than the symptoms. If we simply treat the symptoms the true imbalance is not corrected. In which case symptoms will either reoccur or manifest as other symptoms.
Another important detail to point out is that Chinese medicine hardly ever uses only one herb to treat a patient. Approximately sixteen individual herbs can be combined from hundreds of commonly used herbs. It is imperative to understand the complexity of combining herbs to treat a patient. There is a distinct synergist reaction that occurs when specific herbs are combined.
There is also the challenge of utilizing herbal medicine while a patient is on prescription medication. For instance, if a patient is on Cumadin (a commonly prescribed blood thinner) an herbalist knows to be cautious using herbs that invigorate the blood such as Hong Hua or Chuan Xiong.
Herbal medicine is a safe and effective form of treatment when used correctly. The public should be aware that all natural/alternative medicine should be used with the guidance of a professional who has been trained to use their modality in an efficient and harmless manner.
With drug companies frequently pulling their products off of the market because of adverse reactions, it is time we find better ways to promote healthy living. For over two thousand years herbal medicine has been used as a powerful healing tool. It is not only the way of the past but also the way of the future.
Homeopathic Medicine:
Homeopathic Medicines have been conceived to act on symptoms of disease to restore the body's full balance, All ingredients are used in homeopathic micro doses with the aim of stimulating the individual reactivity and the self-healing capacity.
Acupuncture point injection therapy (APIT):
Acupuncture point injection therapy (APIT), called Biopuncture in Europe, is the injection of sterile biological substances such as herbal extracts, homeopatic medicines, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients and other natural compounds. APIT utilizes a holistic approach by combining priciples of acupuncture with modern injection therapies to produce longer lasting effects. The medication is directed to the target area by hypodermic needle into specific acupuncture points and/or sites on the body creating a rapid initial effect to prevent and treat disease. |
4001 Swift Road. • Sarasota, FL 34231
Office: 941.924-4400 | Fax: 941.924-4404 |
