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Run Guo

Acupuncturist

Run Guo is an acupuncturist practicing in Vienna, VA. Dr. Guo evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. 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. Guo treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
14 years Experience
Run Guo
  • Vienna, VA
  • Anhui University of TCM
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture help lung problems?

Yes. There are many ways a practitioner of acupuncture and Oriental medicine may help. First, if you need help breaking a smoking addiction, there are very specific ear acupuncture READ MORE
Yes. There are many ways a practitioner of acupuncture and Oriental medicine may help. First, if you need help breaking a smoking addiction, there are very specific ear acupuncture and/or body acupuncture protocols designed to do just that. Second, there are acupuncture treatments to assist your lungs by helping them relax. Once your body can relax, blood and airflow may increase, which helps your breathing. Third, dietary recommendations can help your digestive system strengthen, which in turn supports your immune system.

Is acupuncture on the forehead safe?

Yes. When practiced by a licensed and trained practitioner, acupuncture is extremely safe on the forehead.

Can acupuncture help panic attacks?

Yes. Acupuncture works to alleviate panic attack by releasing nature pain-killing chemicals in the brain, called endorphins. Acupuncture also improves circulation of blood throughout READ MORE
Yes. Acupuncture works to alleviate panic attack by releasing nature pain-killing chemicals in the brain, called endorphins. Acupuncture also improves circulation of blood throughout the body, which oxygenates the tissues and cycles out cortisol and other waste chemicals.

Can acupuncture help with knee problems?

Yes. study shows that acupuncture has a significant function of increasing blood flow in the joints, enhancing the body's cartilage repair function and stimulating Collagen production, READ MORE
Yes. study shows that acupuncture has a significant function of increasing blood flow in the joints, enhancing the body's cartilage repair function and stimulating Collagen production, it also releases pressure in the joints and eases discomfort, decreases stiffness, increases muscle strength and improves knee joint motion and flexibility. Acupuncture should be considered a viable adjunct or alternative treatment of knee pain and dysfunction associated with osteoarthritis of the knee for the thousands of individuals who are suffering symptoms of the chronic disease.

Can acupuncture be done without needles?

Usually acupuncture means we insert the short and hair-thin needle to some specific points on the body to stimulate and restore body's function. However, sometimes we also use READ MORE
Usually acupuncture means we insert the short and hair-thin needle to some specific points on the body to stimulate and restore body's function. However, sometimes we also use finger to press these points, rather than needle, which named Acupressure. It depends on the patients' condition and need.