Chronic acid reflux and heartburn (GERD) can significantly impact quality of life, and many people seek alternatives to long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Chinese Medicine offers a complementary approach that aims to address underlying factors contributing to reflux.
In Chinese Medicine, reflux is most commonly understood as Stomach Qi rebelling upward, often in the context of Liver overacting on the Stomach, or a pattern of deficiency and excess in the digestive system. Treatment is tailored to your specific CM diagnosis.
Acupuncture has been studied for its effects on esophageal motility, lower esophageal sphincter tone, and gastric emptying. Our treatment combines acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine and dietary guidance to reduce reflux symptoms and improve your digestive function long-term.
Common presentations we treat include GERD, laryngopharyngeal reflux, reflux associated with pregnancy or stress, and heartburn related to dietary triggers.