Anyone know a really good local acupuncturist?

[salsabike]

I am having a major, deep muscle pain fibromyalgia flare-up. Haven't had one of these in quite a long time. The standard ice bag/stretch stuff doesn't seem to be having any effect. Does anyone know a really well-qualified acupuncturist in the Seattle/north Seattle area? Thanks.

[Wahine]

Salsa - that's crummy news. Unfortunately I don't have any names in your area and I don't have anyone that I can ask easily. I'll try to dig around a bit though.

Take care. Here's a few tips: avoid raw and hard to digest foods. Eat rice. Drink water with lemon squeezed into it or lemon ginger tea. No sweets or simple sugars (that includes alcohol but dark chocolate is OK). No mangos or bananas. Try to be restful between 7 and 11 AM and try to avoid stress. Easier said than done.

Thinking about you.

[Wahine]

I read through this lady's bio and it looks good. She speaks chinese which means she should understand the theory better. She also uses a wide variety of modalities.

http://kurtzacupuncture.com/index.htm

[Eden]

There's a school the Greenlake area - Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine. They have both student and pratcitioner clinics I believe. http://www.siom.edu/clinic The newer the student the cheaper the price

I've been to the student Tuina (massage) clinics - they do a good job and $20 for an hour of massage can't be beat. hmmmm its back on Tuesdays.... that's one of my non-work days... I think I'll have to go again

If the idea of observation or students sounds too freaky, I'll bet they can refer you to some of their graduates too.

[kjay]

Sorry not to be able to answer your specific question, but just wanted to share my experience with fibromyalgia when first diagnosed many years ago. I went to a pain clinic because I could barely walk or move anymore. The doctor suggested taking a specific antidepressant, but I was against it. He explained that studies had shown how it suppressed/cured fibromyalgia. I took it and it was a miracle for me . . . no more pain. I'm not endorsing its use, but just wanted to tell you I was helped immensely. I'm not even sure if it's still used as a treatment today.

[trickytiger]

I know one- he and his wife are both PTs as well. I'll pm you the info.