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Phavikone Sundara, ACUPUNCTURIST

Acupuncturist

Phavikone Sundara is an acupuncturist practicing in Kent, WA. Dr. Sundara evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Sundara treats the patients condition. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
23 years Experience
Phavikone Sundara, ACUPUNCTURIST
  • Kent, WA
  • FL Inst Trad Chinese Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

How long does acupuncture take to work for sciatica?

Acupuncture, massage and herbs can help relieve sciatica problems. The amount of sessions needed depend on the sessions frequency and severity of your sciatica.

What is the success rate of acupuncture for quitting smoking?

If you have the desire and willingness to quit smoking, acupuncture can help a lot. Because of the variables, I believe the success rate is a bit more than 50%.

How long does it take to fix a bulging disc?

Using the modalities of acupuncture, massage and herbs will work together to treat your bulging disc. I cannot give you an exact number of sessions needed, but you can see how READ MORE
Using the modalities of acupuncture, massage and herbs will work together to treat your bulging disc. I cannot give you an exact number of sessions needed, but you can see how you feel after a couple of sessions. The amount of time needed will depend on the severity of your bulging disc.

Can acupuncture help with ringing in the ears?

Yes. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ringing in the ear suggests you have a kidney deficiency. Acupuncture and herbs should help you out gradually.

Can acupuncture lower creatinine?

I suggest you try acupuncture with massage and herbs for 2-3 times a week for at least 8-12 sessions. Then go and have your level checked by your doctor. This should be enough READ MORE
I suggest you try acupuncture with massage and herbs for 2-3 times a week for at least 8-12 sessions. Then go and have your level checked by your doctor. This should be enough sessions to see if there is improvement.

Can acupuncture heal anxiety?

Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve anxieties, stress and depression. I suggest you try it.

Is acupuncture good for pneumonia?

Acupuncture with cupping, herbs, and sometimes massage works well for pneumonia and also the common cold.

Does acupuncture help with blood circulation?

Yes. Acupuncture with massage and herbs will. help you with your Qi "Chi" which will help your blood circulation. I suggest you try it.

How many acupuncture treatments are good for chronic back pain?

Acupuncture with massage and. herbs can treat and relieve your chronic back pain gradually. The number of sessions will depend on the severity. I suggest you try it.

Does acupuncture fix chronic pain?

Acupuncture with massage and. herbs can treat and relieve your chronic neck pain gradually. The number of sessions will depend on the severity. I suggest you try it.

Can acupuncture fix sciatica?

Acupuncture, massage and herbs can help relieve pain from sciatica. I recommend you find a good practitioner and give it a try.

Is acupuncture effective for sciatica?

Yes. Acupuncture, massage and herbs can help relieve pain from sciatica. I recommend you find a good practitioner and give it a try.

Can acupuncture help with depression?

Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve stress, anxieties and depression. I suggest you try it.

Is acupuncture good for depression?

Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve stress, anxieties and depression. I suggest you try it.

Is acupuncture good for anxiety and depression?

Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve stress, anxieties and depression. I suggest you try it.

Can an acupuncturist treat depression?

Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve stress, anxieties and depression. I suggest you try it.

How effective is acupuncture for depression?

Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve stress, anxieties and depression. I suggest you try it.

Is acupressure good for back pain?

Yes, acupressure can help with back pain. I recommend acupuncture for longer term results with relieving back pain.

What are the pressure points in your foot?

There are a lot of pressure points in the feet. You can find chart maps online that show the meridians, acupuncture points and Chinese massage areas.

How do you relieve pressure points in your feet?

Start doing a soft massage at one foot first, then do the other one. Bring in more massage at the first foot, then the other foot. Continue going back and forth, then move up to READ MORE
Start doing a soft massage at one foot first, then do the other one. Bring in more massage at the first foot, then the other foot. Continue going back and forth, then move up to the calves and massage one at a time, being sure to give equal pressure.