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At North Shore Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive system of health care that activates the natural healing abilities of the body. Our licensed acupuncturist, Alison Reid-Bretell, LAc, has been practicing Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Encinitas, CA since 1996.
Our Philosophy
We believe that health is a manifestation of balance, both within the body itself and between the body and the external environment. Our goal is to help our patients achieve this balance by treating the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. We use acupuncture to help with a variety of issues, including treating existing illnesses and injuries, preventing new and/or recurrence of illness, improving overall health, and creating an overall feeling of well-being.
Our Services
At North Shore Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, we offer a range of services designed to promote health and treat disease. Our services include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling. We use acupuncture to help with a variety of issues, including pain and arthritis, menopause and perimenopause, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, smoking cessation and addictions, cancer treatment side effects, stress, anxiety and depression, insomnia, infertility, headaches and migraines, and many other treatable conditions.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a part of the holistic system of healing known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM practitioners use a variety of therapies in an effort to promote health and treat disease. The most commonly used are Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. This process enhances the movement of energy within the body, stimulating the body's ability to heal itself. Acupuncturists complete highly specialized training that teaches the selection of points and the design of treatment protocols that are tailored to each individual's unique condition.
Our Expertise
Alison Reid-Bretell, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist who has been practicing Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Encinitas, CA since 1996. She founded Happy Toad Chinese Herbs in 1995, where she provides the highest quality herbal formulas and Chinese Patent Medicines to San Diego's North County area. She is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, with a Master's of Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is a diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics and a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the state of California since 2003.
Acupuncture Experience with Alison
Overall Impression
The reviewers had an extremely positive experience with Alison's acupuncture services. They praised her personable nature, knowledge, and professionalism.
Acupuncture Sessions
The reviewers had a relaxing and informative experience during their acupuncture sessions with Alison. She took the time to explain the physiology of acupuncture and what each point would help with. The sessions were tailored to address specific health issues, and Alison was able to identify the most important areas to work on.
Specific Health Issues
One reviewer mentioned struggling with peri-menopausal symptoms, EMF sensitivity, sugar addiction, and inflammation, and Alison was able to provide effective solutions. The reviewer appreciated Alison's ability to address these complex issues that their "regular" doctor was unable to solve.
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