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Kayla Tricarico
Acupuncturist
Kayla Tricarico is an acupuncturist practicing in West Islip, NY. Ms. Tricarico 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 Ms. Tricarico treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Kayla Tricarico
- West Islip, Ny
- New York College of Health Professions
- Accepting new patients
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How long does it take for acupuncture to work for back pain?
Every patient is different depending on severity and how long you’ve had the pain , but most patients feel some type of relief within 3-5 treatments
How successful is acupuncture for tinnitus?
I’ve seen good success with curing tinnitus with acupuncture
Does acupuncture work for snoring?
It can help with snoring , as long as it is not due to sleep apnea
Can acupuncture help prevent migraines?
Yes absolutely, acupuncture is very effective in treating migraines
Does acupuncture affect blood sugar?
No, it is very safe to get acupressure if you have diabetes
How often should you do acupuncture for anxiety?
I suggest weekly as maintenance, depending on how bad your anxiety is it could be beneficial to come twice a week to start and then go down to once a week once you start to feel READ MORE
I suggest weekly as maintenance, depending on how bad your anxiety is it could be beneficial to come twice a week to start and then go down to once a week once you start to feel more regulated
Can acupuncture help with sinus infections?
It can definitely help with the symptoms
How long does acupuncture take to work for sciatica?
It depends on the patient/and their life style but most people feel relief with in one or two treatments. And then some come for maintenance if they have a lifestyle that aggregates READ MORE
It depends on the patient/and their life style but most people feel relief with in one or two treatments. And then some come for maintenance if they have a lifestyle that aggregates it
Does acupuncture help rotator cuff pain?
Yes it can be very helpful with rotator cuff pain
What is better for sciatica acupuncture or chiropractor?
I personally have gotten more relief from acupuncture, but every patient is different, have you tried either yet?
Does acupuncture work for neck pain?
Yes acupuncture is very helpful for all types of pain
Does acupuncture relieve tight muscles?
Yes I use acupuncture and cupping to help relieve tight muscles
Can acupuncture help tight tendons?
Yes it can
Where are acupuncture needles placed for vertigo?
They will be in various areas of the body, most on the face and head
How does acupuncture help with seasonal allergies?
Yes it can be a big help with seasonal allergies
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for allergies?
Are they seasonal? Most patients come twice a week if they can if not then once a week for about a month. Many patients continue to do weekly or bi-weekly as maintenance to keep READ MORE
Are they seasonal? Most patients come twice a week if they can if not then once a week for about a month. Many patients continue to do weekly or bi-weekly as maintenance to keep the allergies from getting bad again
What are the pressure points to relieve migraines?
The acupuncture points used are not necessarily pressure points. Each treatment is tailored to each specific patient. We would have to go through a series of questions to try and READ MORE
The acupuncture points used are not necessarily pressure points. Each treatment is tailored to each specific patient. We would have to go through a series of questions to try and pinpoint why you are having the migraines, then I could decide which acupuncture points would help you out the most.
Can acupressure help with rheumatoid arthritis?
I do acupuncture which is different from acupressure, but yes it can definitely help with the pain from rheumatoid arthritis
Does acupuncture help with nasal congestion?
Yes, absolutely .
Can acupuncture help with speech problems?
It would depend on the cause/type of the speech problem. But for certain people acupuncture in conjunction with a speech therapist can be very helpful
