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Tara Foster
Acupuncturist
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
6 years
Experience
Tara Foster
- Arcata, CA
- ACTCM - San Francisco
- Accepting new patients
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Can acupuncture help with skin problems?
Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.
What should you not do before acupuncture?
Take drugs, drink alcohol, etc.
Can you ingest small amounts of essential oils?
Not advised. Essential oils are very harsh and can kill beneficial bacteria in the body system. I do not advise ingesting them at all.
Can you help with anemia?
yes, acupuncture and herbs can help with anemia, as well as nutritional counseling
Does acupuncture help speech after stroke?
yes. it is best to get acupuncture as soon as possible to help with this.
What pressure point puts you to sleep instantly?
acupuncture and herbal medicine can be very helpful for sleep. I do acupuncture using needles to stimulate the points. Each person is different and you need a full assessment from READ MORE
acupuncture and herbal medicine can be very helpful for sleep. I do acupuncture using needles to stimulate the points. Each person is different and you need a full assessment from a practitioner to work on your insomnia, I encourage you too book an appointment with the practitioner of your choosing
Can acupressure help the fatty liver?
acupuncture and herbs can help with liver health. I do acupuncture which is stimulation of the points with needles. I do not do acupressure
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for muscle pain?
it depends, sometimes it is 1 treatment sometimes it is 5 -15 treatments, sometimes more. It depends on what is going on and many factors
Where are the acupuncture points for acid reflux?
it depends on why you have acid reflux. I encourage you too book an appointment with the practitioner of your choosing ASAP
Is acupuncture an effective treatment for pain?
yes very effective
What pressure point relieves a headache?
there are many points on the body that help with headaches. you need a practitioner to do a health assessment to understand what is causing your headaches
Where is the pressure point for hip pain?
there are many points to treat hip pain
How do I stop my baby from waking in the night?
I have no idea. There are baby sleep coaching programs you can look into
How successful is acupuncture for infertility?
acupuncture is very successful for fertility issues
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for tennis elbow?
it depends, sometimes 1 works, sometimes it is 5-15 treatments. Also sometimes it is more, it depends on what is going on and many other factors
