Natural care for pain, women’s health & weight loss

Natural care for pain, women’s health & weight loss

Acupuncture in Decatur, GA

How Acupuncture Works

Neurotransmitter Theory: Acupuncture affects higher brain areas, stimulating the secretion of beta-endorphins and enkephalins in the brain and spinal cord. The release of neurotransmitters influences the immune system and the antinociceptive system.

Autonomic Nervous System Theory: Acupuncture stimulates the release of norepinephrine, acetylcholine and several types of opioids, affecting changes in their turnover rate, normalizing the autonomic nervous system, and reducing pain.

Vascular-interstitial Theory: Acupuncture effects the electrical system of the body by creating or enhancing closed-circuit transport in tissues. This facilitates healing by allowing the transfer of material and electrical energy between normal and injured tissues.

Blood Chemistry Theory: Acupuncture affects the blood concentrations of triglycerides, cholesterol, and phospholipids, suggesting that acupuncture can both raise and diminish peripheral blood components, thereby regulating the body toward homeostasis.

Gate Control Theory: Acupuncture activates non-nociceptive receptors that inhibit the transmission of nociceptive signals in the dorsal horn, “gating out” painful stimuli.

Tailoring Your Acupuncture Experience for Maximum Effectiveness

At our clinic, every acupuncture session is uniquely tailored to meet your individual health needs. We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, and lifestyle, ensuring a personalized approach to your treatment. This attention to detail allows us to pinpoint the most effective acupuncture points for your specific condition, whether it’s managing pain, reducing stress, or improving overall health. Our focus on customization not only enhances the effectiveness of each session but also aligns the treatment with your body’s unique rhythm and balance. By personalizing your acupuncture experience, we aim to maximize its benefits, ensuring that each visit moves you closer to your wellness goals.

I feel more relaxed and calmer since I started the treatment since Oct 24 2024. Dr Kang helped me get to the place I am more in control of my life and my emotions, I love all of the methods nutrition, herbs, acupuncture. I brought my daughter to see Dr Kang and she also feels better, we love Delano. Thank you and highly recommend her to anyone seeking for holistic help!
Started treatment Feb 28, 2025 and since then I can notice a positive difference in terms of digestion and feel better overall. I came for acupuncture for my knee which I injured while slipping on ice and left with a holistic approach to health. Learning how to be more mindful about my eating habits has also helped me feel healthier on progress on my health journey.
My back and shoulders have gotten a lot better since coming here!
I had a great experience and treatment has helped me so much!
I began acupuncture treatment in February 2025 with Dr. Kang. I was concerned about my weight, kidney function, tiredness and swollen ankles for 20 years. I moved slow and that made me feel carrying a log all the time because the swollen legs. Since I came to doctor Kang, the swollen has gone done significantly, I am walking better and that has helped my weight and energy. I felt lighter. I am also more mindful of the food choices Dr. Kang has taught me. I am very hopeful that I can take charge of my health and have a better quality of life.
Since I started treatment with Dr. Yu KangI have lost more than 10 pounds. Felt Less stressed, better skin tone, better digestion, less cramping with cycles. Dr. Kang gave me diet instructions, customized herbal prescriptions-and acupuncture, cupping, I am getting much better every day. Highly recommend anyone seeking holistic approach to medical acupuncture nutrition- Dr. Yu Kang.
Dr. Kang has been treating me for over a decade, helping me through both major and minor health challenges. Her expertise, care, and unwavering support have made a significant difference in my well-being. I am incredibly grateful for her steadfast dedication and highly recommend her to anyone seeking skilled and compassionate acupuncture treatment.
Dr. Kang’s treatment has improved my life significantly- I feel like she truly brought me back to life. I started coming to accupuncture about a year and a half ago. At that time I was sick constantly, every minor cold turned into a major infection. I had symptoms of long COVID after pregnancy and was so fatigued I thought I was going to have to quit my job. I could barely walk a block before feeling like I needed a nap. I was always out of breath and I thought I was going to die. I had migraines, back pain, and so much stress. I had seen dozens of specialists who continued to prescribe rounds of antibiotics, steroids and other meds that created more issues like IBS. One doctor told me there was nothing they or I could do and I just had to accept it. Dr. Kang listened compassionately to my whole medical story, reviewed all my meds, and my labs. She was confident she could help and treated me that first session. I got better within weeks, and continued to get better. I took the herbs and followed the nutritional guidance, and got more energy back. I went from barely walking a block to walking miles, to now running 2-3 miles regularly. I lost all my pregnancy weight and could fit in my old clothes again. I needed fewer and fewer treatments and eventually stopped coming for 5 months or so. I then had another flare up infection recently and came back and I now feel healthier and more energized than ever. The treatment not only has helped with every physical ailment I’ve had, but helps me handle stress and anxiety. I’m now off my prescription medication and only use herbs and some supplements she recommended. If you are not sure about trying Accupuncture- I can tell you it works- and she knows what she is doing. As a scientist, I didn’t want to try it. I now am 100% on board with this and believe it to be more effective than western medicine. Dr. Kang’s also a kind and gentle person who cares about and takes her time with every client. 🙏🏼 Thank you for giving me my life back!
Kang is amazing at her practice! She takes her time with you and teaches you about your pain body and improves your total health. I went for back pain and She treats me with Herbs, Accupuncture, Cupping and Dieting. My pain and mood has decreased drastically!
I felt better within my first visit to Dr. Kang by the second visit I absolutely knew I was on the track to recovery. I feel like traditional medicine has failed me in many ways, we are just treating the symptoms whereas DrKang is helping to treat the underlying cause for a better quality of life.
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