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Beverly Lawrence
Acupuncturist
<p>Dr. Beverly Lawrence is an acupuncturist practicing in Chandler, AZ. Dr. Lawrence evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine.</p>
<p>Dr Lawrence specialty is all forms of neuropathy as well as pain management such as migraines, low back pain, knee pain, and similar conditions. She also has specialized training in many other conditions and modalities including microcurrent, sound, and light therapies.</p>
<p>Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Lawrence treats the patients condition. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.</p>
<p>Dr Lawrence specialty is all forms of neuropathy as well as pain management such as migraines, low back pain, knee pain, and similar conditions. She also has specialized training in many other conditions and modalities including microcurrent, sound, and light therapies.</p>
<p>Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Lawrence treats the patients condition. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.</p>
16 years
Experience
Beverly Lawrence
- Cottonwood, AZ
- PIHMA
- Accepting new patients
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Can acupuncture help you sleep?
First one must find out why they are not sleeping. An acupuncturist will do an intake to decide what is the source of the problem. Sometimes the problem is diet and lifestyle. READ MORE
First one must find out why they are not sleeping. An acupuncturist will do an intake to decide what is the source of the problem. Sometimes the problem is diet and lifestyle. The acupuncturist will coach you on what needs to be hanged. Other times the person is out of balance or stress and acupuncture will certainly help with that. Other times there may be an organ or channel issue and herbs need to be prescribed along with acupuncture. Acupuncture threats the entire body. It is not western medicine oriented where a "pill" is given to stop the symptoms and not address the underlying cause. Not sleeping is a symptom, not the problem.
Is acupuncture for your neck safe?
All acupuncture is safe when performed by a filly trained, licensed acupuncturist. There are other health care and medical practitioners that are barely trained (30-100 hours). READ MORE
All acupuncture is safe when performed by a filly trained, licensed acupuncturist. There are other health care and medical practitioners that are barely trained (30-100 hours). According to the World Health Organization an acupuncturist needs at least 1,800 hours of instruction. In some states minimally trained people are allowed to do acupuncture. So look for LAc after their name. If they have this designation then you are safe.
Do acupuncture needles go into nerves?
Nerves are pretty tough, as are tendons and ligaments. The needles are very thin and flexible. Typically the needle cannot penetrate these structures but will simply glide around READ MORE
Nerves are pretty tough, as are tendons and ligaments. The needles are very thin and flexible. Typically the needle cannot penetrate these structures but will simply glide around them. The point of the needle may touch one of these structure. In the case of a nerve, which is electrical in nature may cause the nerve to trigger in which case the needle is just backed off slightly by the practitioner. In the case of tendons and ligaments the practitioner may deliberately insert the needle to intentionally hit the structure if that is the underlying cause of the problem. We do not typically try to hit a nerve.
How many acupuncture treatments are needed for sciatica?
Everyone is different. There is no set rule for how many treatments are needed for any condition. First one must determine the underlying cause. Depending on the cause and howling READ MORE
Everyone is different. There is no set rule for how many treatments are needed for any condition. First one must determine the underlying cause. Depending on the cause and howling the condition has existed will affect the time needed for recovery. Typically for many conditions 10-12 treatments are needed. Foe older people they may need more treatments, less for children. Approximately, one month for every year the condition went untreated. There are many variables in determining the number of treatments. The best thing is to see an acupuncturist and let them evaluate your condition and tell you what they think will be the number of treatments needed fir your specific case.
Can a fever be treated with acupuncture?
Acupuncture does not treat symptoms, but helps the body support its own healing. Some fevers are how the body heals itself, so it is not good to stop the process unless the fever READ MORE
Acupuncture does not treat symptoms, but helps the body support its own healing. Some fevers are how the body heals itself, so it is not good to stop the process unless the fever becomes extreme (i.e., spikes fast to 102, etc.). Then an intervention is needed for the fever. Instead, we look at the underlying cause of the fever and treat that, like boosting the immune system (called wei qi in TCM). When people overheat or have a spiking fever there are protocols for treating this as long as it is not a serious underlying condition that requires a medical intervention. Acupuncture works best when the condition is treated early.
Why does acupuncture hurt sometimes?
People are frequently dehydrated. Drink at least 8 oz’s of water within a half hour of your appointment and that usually takes care of the problem. Sometimes a particular point READ MORE
People are frequently dehydrated. Drink at least 8 oz’s of water within a half hour of your appointment and that usually takes care of the problem. Sometimes a particular point that treats the chief complaint may hurt. Another cause is Time. Frequent treatments causes the points to become sensitive. In China, they want all the insertions to hurt every time. In Japan, they want no points to hurt. Americans are more sensitive than Chinese and less so than Japanese. It is different for different cultures as to what constitutes painful.
Can acupuncture help a cough?
With all symptoms we need to first determine the cause. If the underlying cause is a weakened immune system then acupuncture is usually very effective. If it is a smokers the acupuncture READ MORE
With all symptoms we need to first determine the cause. If the underlying cause is a weakened immune system then acupuncture is usually very effective. If it is a smokers the acupuncture can help you quit smoking. If the cause is potentially a more serious condition then the acupuncturist can work in tandem with your medical professional to diagnose and then appropriately treat the condition.
Does acupuncture work on shoulder pain?
Yes, acupuncture is effective for most pain. The underlying cause of the pain must be determined. For example if the shoulder is dislocated you may need a chiropractor or PT to READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture is effective for most pain. The underlying cause of the pain must be determined. For example if the shoulder is dislocated you may need a chiropractor or PT to relocate it first then acupuncture to reduce the inflammation and heal the shoulder faster.
Is it safe to do acupuncture every week?
Yes, my preference is once a week for most conditions. Some times people need daily or semi-weekly treatments but weekly is best.
Is acupuncture better than chiropractic?
Acupuncture is synergistic with chiropractic. Many times I recommend people do both depending on the condition. When the back is out of alignment chiropractic medicine moves the READ MORE
Acupuncture is synergistic with chiropractic. Many times I recommend people do both depending on the condition. When the back is out of alignment chiropractic medicine moves the bones while acupuncture releases tight muscles and treats the underlying cause of the bones being out of alignment. Acupuncture also helps with collapsing discs, and many other issues.
Is acupuncture on the head safe?
Yes, scalp acupuncture is excellent for many conditions, especially neuro muscular. Ear acupuncture is good for a host of conditions. In general acupuncture is safe when a fully READ MORE
Yes, scalp acupuncture is excellent for many conditions, especially neuro muscular. Ear acupuncture is good for a host of conditions. In general acupuncture is safe when a fully trained acupuncturist does the treatment. Look for LAc after their name. Other practitioners use acupuncture needles but call it something else like dry needling but that is still acupuncture and if they are not an LAc they only have minimal training. That is the only time acupuncture is not necessarily save, lack of proper training.
How long does acupuncture take to work for depression?
Typically many people need 10-12 treatments but some need less and others need more. It all depends on how long you have had the condition, how severe it is, and the underlying READ MORE
Typically many people need 10-12 treatments but some need less and others need more. It all depends on how long you have had the condition, how severe it is, and the underlying cause.
How do you know if acupuncture is working?
The pain should be getting less severe. Use a scale of 1-10 (10 high) before and after each treatment. Over time the number should get smaller. If not change acupuncturist. Sometimes READ MORE
The pain should be getting less severe. Use a scale of 1-10 (10 high) before and after each treatment. Over time the number should get smaller. If not change acupuncturist. Sometimes with back pain you also need a chiropractor.
Is acupuncture effective for depression?
Yes, we treat the underlying cause.
Can acupuncture regulate metabolism?
The metabolism is complex. We treat the body as it presents and not conditions the way Western Medicine does. We would determine what the underlying cause is and treat that.
Can acupuncture help prevent a miscarriage?
This depends on why one is having a miscarriage. They are natures way of saying this will not turn out well. Getting acupuncture prior to getting pregnant is best.
Can acupuncture help you to stop smoking?
There are treatments for stop smoking. When done with some kind of special counseling or hypnotherapy it can help with stop smoking and recovery from the toxins in the body.
Can acupuncture cause miscarriage in early pregnancy?
We know of no such cases. There are some acupuncture points that are contraindicated when pregnant but unless it is a high risk pregnancy to begin with, even needling these points READ MORE
We know of no such cases. There are some acupuncture points that are contraindicated when pregnant but unless it is a high risk pregnancy to begin with, even needling these points in most cases will do no harm.
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for panic attacks?
It varies. Some people need 10-12 treatments, others more and some need less. It depends on how severe it is, how long you have had the condition, and the underlying cause.
What does acupuncture do for anxiety?
We treat the underlying cause. Sometimes herbs are also needed.
