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
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Phavikone Sundara ACUPUNCTURIST's Expert Contributions
Is acupuncture good for vomiting?
Yes it is. With vomiting your stomach goes to the opposite direction. A good practitioner should be able to bring it back to normal. READ MORE
How can I get rid of muscle spasms?
Acupuncture with massage and herbs can gradually help you with muscle spasms over time. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help weak leg muscles?
Acupuncture with massage and herbs can help you out with weak leg muscles. READ MORE
Is acupuncture safe for diabetic patients?
Acupuncture with herbs (maybe King herbs), and sometimes massage, can be safe and effective to treat Diabetes Type 2 patients. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with neck spasms?
Yes. Acupuncture with massage and herbs can help you out with neck spasms gradually. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help food allergies?
I believe so. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can help relieve your food allergies gradually. It may take from 4 to 8 weeks with 2-3 sessions per week. READ MORE
Can acupressure help with insomnia?
Yes. Acupressure may be able to help with insomnia, but you should do a couple of sessions per week. Combining acupuncture with herbs may be more helpful for you for faster results. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help speech after stroke?
Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, should be able to help your friend with their speech problems. It may take a number of weeks with multiple sessions per week. READ MORE
Where are the acupuncture points for acid reflux?
There are many points for acid reflux. I would start with Ren 17 and/or Ren 22. See Acupuncture Chart Notes for more information. READ MORE
Can you treat insomnia?
Yes. Gradually we can help you out with your insomnia. By combining massage, acupuncture, and maybe herbs, you should get good results. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help with high ear pressure?
Traditional Chinese Medicine can re-balance or re-harmonize your system so your high ear pressure can come down. I would use massage, acupuncture and sometimes herbs for this problem. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with blood circulation?
Yes. Acupuncture with massage and herbs can help you out with your blood circulation. READ MORE
Can acupressure help with rheumatoid arthritis?
I suggest you try massage, acupuncture and herbs (perhaps King herbs) to help relieve your rheumatoid arthritis. It will take multiple sessions. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with food allergies?
Acupuncture and herbs can help relieve your food allergies gradually. READ MORE
Can acupressure treat insomnia?
Yes. Acupressure may be able to help with insomnia, but you should do a couple of sessions per week. Combining acupuncture with herbs may be more helpful for you for faster results. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with speech problems?
I believe acupuncture, combined with herbs and sometimes massage, can help with speech problems. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help bronchitis?
Acupuncture with herbs can help relieve your bronchitis. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with hearing loss?
Acupuncture combined with herbs can help with hearing loss over time. READ MORE
Can you help recover after a stroke?
Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, should be able to help your friend with recovery after a stroke. It may take a number of weeks with multiple sessions per week. READ MORE
How long does an acupuncture session last for lower back pain?
For the first couple sessions it could take up to an hour, and the following sessions will probably take 30 minutes or more. 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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