Acupuncture

Dr. Michael M. Credico and staff are proud to announce the newest affiliate to our facility. We are happy to welcome Denise L Flanagan,  Acupuncturists to the Bloomfield Total Health Center.

Denise's professional demeanor and obvious passion will be an excellent addition to our holistic approach to Total Health. The re-introduction of acupuncture to our facility has been long overdue and with Denise's gentle application of this age old treatment, our patients will have another additional opportunity to help obtain optimal health.

Please contact our staff to arrange a consultation with Denise to see how acupuncture can be of benefit to you or your loved ones.

Denise L Flanagan , Dipl. Ac., LAc, RMT is a NCCAOM certified, New Jersey state licensed acupuncturist.

Denise is a graduate of the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine and Moravian College. During her time at Eastern School Denise studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element and Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese style acupuncture. Her love for Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese style inspired Denise to focus her studies and clinical experience on perfecting the knowledge and application of that style. During her clinical studies, Denise treated hundreds of illnesses including autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, emotional disorders, neurological disorders, cancer, allergies, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, infertility, menopause, the common cold and many more conditions.

~Frequently asked questions~

What is acupuncture?

  Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. The term acupuncture describes the use of different treatment modalities inculding the use of needles and warmth to stimulate the “Qi” or vital energy in one’s body. Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese style acupuncture involves light penetration of the skin with thin, hairlike, sterile, metallic needles.

What does acupuncture feel like?

Most People Feel No or Minimal Pain

Most people are surprised to find out that acupuncture needles are hair-thin. They are so tiny that they are often inserted into the pores on the surface of the skin. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed.

Is acupuncture safe?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners in 1996. The FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used and that they be labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only. AtBloomfield Total Health Center, we use only sterile, packaged, single-use, nontoxic needles. Once a needle is used it is disposed of in a biological waste container.

What will is cost and how many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments needed depends greatly on the nature, severity and chronicity of the disease. Please call us and we can answer all of your questions regarding pricing and frequency of treatments.

Will it be covered by my insurance?

 Some insurance companies will cover acupuncture. If you are unsure of your coverage or to check the amount you are covered for, contact our office and our staff will be able to assist in obtaning the information.

Treatable Conditions:

The National Institute of Health (NIH) and World Health Organization (WHO) deems acupuncture to be effective in treating various conditions such as:

Digestive

•Abdominal pain
•Constipation
•Diarrhea
•Hyperacidity
•Indigestion

 Miscellaneous

•Addiction control
•Athletic performance
•Blood pressure
•Chronic fatigue
•Immune system
•Stress reduction
 
Emotional

•Anxiety
•Depression
•Insomnia
•Nervousness
•Neurosis

 Musculoskeletal

•Arthritis
•Neck pain
•Back pain
•Sciatica
•Muscle cramping
•Muscle pain
 
Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat

•Cataracts
•Gingivitis
•Poor vision
•Tinnitis
•Toothache

 Neurological

•Headaches
•Migraines
•Parkinson’s disease
•Postoperative pain
•Stroke
 
Gynecological

•Infertility
•Menopausal symptoms
•Premenstrual syndrome

 Respiratory

•Asthma
•Bronchitis
•Common cold
•Sinusitis
•Smoking cessation
•Tonsillitis
 

…and much more…