Tara Foster, L.Ac, DACM, MSTCM
Acupuncturist
827 Bayside Rd Arcata CA, 95521About
Dr. Tara Foster is an Acupuncturist practicing in Arcata, CA. Dr. Foster evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Asian Medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history, observing the body, and taking pulses. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points is how Dr. Foster treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can relieve physical pain as well as emotional stress. Acupuncture can help relieve symptoms of many different ailments and is also excellent preventative medicine
Education and Training
ACTCM - San Francisco DACM, MSTCM 2019
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Can acupressure cure diseases?
I do acupuncture and stimulate the points with needles. I do not do acupressure READ MORE
Does acupressure points really work?
I do acupuncture and stimulate the points with needles. I do not do acupressure READ MORE
What are the acupuncture points for anxiety?
acupuncture helps with anxiety. the points used vary depending on the reason for the anxiety READ MORE
Where is the pressure point for anxiety?
there are many points on the body for anxiety, it depends on the reason that you have anxiety I use needles to stimulate the acupuncture points, I do not do acupressure READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for restless leg syndrome?
yes READ MORE
Can you help with chronic leg pain?
yes READ MORE
Leg problem after an acupuncture session?
your acupuncturist may have hit a nerve, or the acupuncture may have stimulated an area that had a blockage. I recommend calling the practitioner, or seeing a new practitioner and telling them your story READ MORE
Can acupuncture help nerve pain?
yes READ MORE
Is acupuncture treatment safe?
yes READ MORE
Can you help with chronic fatigue?
yes READ MORE
Can acupuncture help lower back pain?
yes, very effective READ MORE
Can acupuncture help disc hernia pain?
yes READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for nerve pain?
yes READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for chronic pain?
yes READ MORE
Does acupuncture work for tendonitis hand?
yes READ MORE
Does acupuncture help shoulder bursitis?
yes READ MORE
What can I do for anemia?
acupuncture and herbs can help with anemia. also nutritional counseling READ MORE
Where is the acupuncture point for migraine?
there are many acupuncture points for migraines, it depends on why you have a migraine. also it requires a diagnosis process to understand why you are getting migraines. I recommend finding a practitioner you like and scheduling an appointment READ MORE
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for hand nerve pain?
it depends, sometimes just 1 treatment sometimes 5 - 15 treatments depends on what is going on, and many other factors READ MORE
Can acupuncture help varicose veins?
yes READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- CSOMA - California State Oriental Medical Association
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