Shoulder Pain Acupuncturists near Merrifield, VA

Washingtonian Magazine "Top Doctor" in Rehabilitation Medicine, acupuncturist/chiropractor to the Washington Wizards, fully trained/licensed MD (Rehab Med - GW 89'), chiropractor (Logan College of Chiro - 79') and acupuncturist (Harvard Medical School/UCLA Postgrad - 07'/95') with over 30 yrs experience. We are an integrative health practice in Wash, DC and McLean, VA. Our practice is a unique blend of conventional and complementary therapies that are patient-centered and utilizes safe & evidence-based treatments. Consultative services for Rehab Medicine/Medical Acup at GW, NRH, Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins Sibley Hospital.

I am able to help a variety of conditions in the skeletal, muscular, intigumentary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, digestive, emotional & psychological, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune disorders. I also work with patients on weight loss and addictions, as well as different side effects, dizziness and vertigo.

We use an holistic approach to healing, combining the best of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet and qigong to help patients become and stay healthy. We practice preventive medicine and strongly believe in the old Chinese saying that "the best physician is not the one who treats patients when they become ill, but the one who keeps patients from getting sick in the first place." We use not only traditional methods to diagnose the root causes of a patient's problem, but also the lastest tools in computerized testing and analysis.

I like to combine acupuncture, Chinese herbs with lifestyle changes to help you achieve overall wellness. I received a Masters of Oriental Medicine by the International Institute of Chinese Medicine, achieved a certification in Oriental Medicine by the NCCAOM and am currently a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Virginia. My certification approves me to perform both acupuncture and Chinese herbology in Virginia.

Our Mission is to provide effective, low-cost treatment for a wide variety of ailments using acupuncture and other healing modalities of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate healthcare and wellness education that inspire our patients to better understand their health and well-being, while effectively treating their mind, body and spirit.

Nationally certified by NCCAOM and in Virginia, I bring over 25 years of experience in western and Chinese medicine. Having trained and practiced as a doctor at the prestigious Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I moved with my family to the U.S. and subsequently studied to be licensed as an R.N. I have worked at Fairfax INOVA Hospital for over 9 years. My mission is to augment the marvels of western medicine with the wisdom and skill of treating the whole body so that its systems and connections work optimally.

Beijing Oriental Medicine Clinic (Beijing OMC) is here to help you restore your health by sharing the power and the knowledge of one of the most ancient, yet natural, gentle and effective method of healing, the Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). TCM treatments heal our body by finding and treating our own body's Homeostasis. Especially improve Health related quality of life in people with multiple chronic conditions. Beijing OMC provides professional treatment with combining a variety of hands on techniques including acupuncture, cupping, and manual therapy. And also use Chinese Herbal Medicine.

With more than 40 years experience, I would like to provide natural healing treatments to whoever needs help. For example, people who suffer chronic pains, need help for infertility, as well as those who seek for natural and safe treatments.

As an acupuncturist and herbalist, I completed four years of medical training and graduated with a Masters degree. Acupuncture and herbs are natural therapies; they don't have side effects and don't interfere with the traditional medical treatments. If you are seeing a medical doctor for acute or chronic problems and seeking alternatives, acupuncture and herbs sure to help.

Acupuncture improves the body's functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include: acupressure/tui-na massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping.

Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites--commonly referred to as acupuncture points, or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include: manual massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping, and the application of topical herbal medicines and linaments.

We identify the root cause of your condition while treating your symptoms. You can relieve stress and get back on the road to a healthy, balanced body and mind using the time-tested techniques of Oriental Medicine. This approach supports your body's innate ability to restore its natural state of wellness. Dr. Choe has been a skilled acupuncturist for over 40 years. He holds an M.D. in Oriental Medicine and a Masters degree in Acupuncture from South Baylo University. He is nationally board certified for NCCAOM, which meets nationally recognized standards of competence and safety.