Phavikone Sundara ACUPUNCTURIST
Acupuncturist
12911 SE Kent Kangley Rd Kent WA, 98030About
In addition to earning a Public Diploma in Traditional Acupuncture in Paris, Dr. Phavikone Sundara was nationally certified and designated a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is also licensed as an East Asian Medicine Practitioner by the Washington State Department of Health. Phavi speaks French, Lao and Thai and has studied with some of the finest masters of acupuncture and considers himself an expert. He will work with your medical doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, naturopath or other health expert(s) you trust to help you achieve maximum health.
Education and Training
FL Inst Trad Chinese Medicine Diploma 2002
Bastyr University Facial Rejuvenation Stmt of Cr 2007
Faculté Libre Médecine Naturel Master Degree in TCM 1992
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Provider Details
Phavikone Sundara ACUPUNCTURIST's Expert Contributions
Can acupuncture be done daily?
Yes it is safe to do acupuncture every day if you are in need. It depends on your condition(s). READ MORE
Is laying down good for herniated discs?
Laying down may help by providing some temporary relief for you, but i suggest you see a good provider who can treat you by using the modalities of massage, acupuncture and herbs. You should receive these modalities 2-3 times a week for 6-8 weeks or more to get this problem healed. READ MORE
Is there a pressure point to relieve foot pain?
You can try rubbing your calves to see if it helps. If not, I suggest you go see a provider. READ MORE
Is acupuncture once a month for fertility enough?
No. I recommend 2-3 sessions per week for 4-8 weeks (in a row), combined with herbs. These modalities together should be able to help you out with fertility. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help rotator cuff pain?
Acupuncture combined with massage and herbs can help relieve rotator cuff pain gradually and eventually help the cause. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with a disc hernia?
Yes. Acupuncture with massage and herbs can help you out gradually. You should get these modalities 2-3 times a week for 4-8 weeks in a row to take care of this problem. READ MORE
What is better for sciatica acupuncture or chiropractor?
Acupuncture with massage and herbs can relieve or fix your sciatica gradually. If you need chiropractic care you can get that also. READ MORE
Does acupuncture for neck pain hurt?
Acupuncture with massage, and sometimes herbs can help relieve or treat neck pain gradually. READ MORE
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for insomnia?
I cannot give you an exact number of sessions for your insomnia, but I do suggest you combine acupuncture with massage and herbs to get rid of your insomnia. READ MORE
How often should you get acupuncture for headaches?
It's hard to say the exact number of sessions you will need for your headaches. You should see yourself gradually improving after a number of sessions. I suggest you see a good provider to come up with a treatment plan to get rid of it for good. READ MORE
Can I get acupuncture for pain?
Yes. Acupuncture, combined with massage and sometimes herbs is very effective for lower back pain. READ MORE
Acupuncture
I am so sorry this happened to you. I suggest you try a different practitioner who can help you get your health restored using the modalities of acupuncture, massage and herbs. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for swollen ankles?
Yes. Acupuncture with massage and herbs can help relieve your swollen ankles gradually. I would recommend using these modalities 2-3 times a week for a couple of weeks to see improvement and get rid of this problem. READ MORE
Soreness in hands and feet from Acupuncture
This is not a normal thing to happen. Acupuncture is used to treat soreness in hands and feet. If your acupuncturist cannot help you with this I suggest you try a different practitioner. READ MORE
What can be done for my chronic back pain?
For chronic back pain I suggest you see an acupuncturist who can help you out using the modalities of massage, acupuncture and probably herbs. READ MORE
Where are acupuncture needles placed for vertigo?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine we learned that vertigo is a problem caused by heart and bile organs or viscera. A good provider will know where to place needles for this condition. READ MORE
How does acupuncture help obesity?
Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, along with a healthy diet can help with obesity. These all work in combination together. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for allergic rhinitis?
Acupuncture with herbs and sometimes massage can help or treat allergic rhinitis gradually. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for sleep apnea?
I suggest you try acupuncture with massage and herbs to help your sleep apnea gradually. READ MORE
Acupuncture in neck and feeling dizzy after
It is not normal to experience dizziness after acupuncture treatment if done correctly. I suggest you immediately contact your practitioner. Acupuncture can be very effective in relieving and treating dizziness/vertigo. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Recognized for performing the most clinic hours in his graduating class 2002 Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Certificate of Achievement for graduating with the highest honors 2002 Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association
Treatments
- Massage and Herbs
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, years of experience, and being trained by the very best doctors of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Awards
- Master's level program in Oriental Medicine approved by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. This required a minimum of 2,900 hours of supervised instruction.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Florida
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