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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

Tremor occuring?

you should contact the practitioner you got a treatment from. this is not a normal side effect of acupuncture

What do you wear for hip acupuncture?

shorts, but also the practitioner should be able to drape you with a sheet to access your hip

Where are the acupuncture points for the liver?

there are many point for the liver

Abdominal pain?

sounds like you should schedule an acupuncture appointment with your preferred practitioner

Can acupuncture lower high blood pressure?

acupuncture and herbs can help with cardiac health

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for ear ringing?

it depends. sometimes it takes many treatments sometimes just 1

Can acupuncture help blood clots in the legs?

if you have blood clots in your leg go to the ER