Orthopedic acupuncture combines traditional theory with a modern understanding of anatomy, and leads to precise and very effective treatment of musculoskeletal pain (including sports medicine, orthopedic injuries, physical trauma, repetitive stress injuries, chronic pain, etc.). In these treatments adjunctive therapies such as cupping, guasha, or manual therapy are often used as well.
Customized herbal prescriptions are particularly well-suited for treating chronic or complex conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, circulatory disorders, digestive disorders, neurological disorders, etc. The moment you meet Phil, you'll notice his gentle, caring and warm nature immediately. I see Phil weekly at his clinic and have been doing so for over a year.
Customized herbal prescriptions are particularly well-suited for treating chronic or complex conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, circulatory disorders, digestive disorders, neurological disorders, etc. The moment you meet Phil, you'll notice his gentle, caring and warm nature immediately. I see Phil weekly at his clinic and have been doing so for over a year.
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China's first dynasty was founded after Yu the Great devised a way to create irrigation channels to control flooding and manage crops. This ability to manage flow within channels to avert disaster and promote health became the blueprint for the Chinese understanding of human health as well. The basic idea is that if a river has proper and regulated flow, then it remains clean, it does not flood, and all parts of the riverbank are enriched.
Over the last 20 years, there has been an explosion of research of acupuncture. There have been over 13,000 studies conducted in over 60 countries, with nearly 1,000 meta-analysis summarizing the results. The Acupuncture Evidence Project reviewed existing studies to summarize what the research has to say regarding acupuncture's effectiveness for 122 treatments over 14 clinical areas.
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Jill Mancini
Mar 29, 2021
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Jennifer Olson
Dec 07, 2020
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Phil provided me with an exceptional experience in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. I have seen many acupuncturists over the years, and he really is top notch. He is also using herbal formulas to help with my specific health concerns. I felt so much better after my first visit Thank you Dr. Phil Settles!!!
Sunshine Xiong
Nov 04, 2020
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Dr. Phil is that one in a million Doctor! I’ve had multiple complicated health issues for over the past 17 years and not have had any success through the conventional realm, and especially in dedicating the past 8 years with natural medicine doctors such as Naturopaths, several herbalists in town and afar across the globe, bodyworkers, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and have invested so much into other programs and modalities as well, did not have much Improvement in my health. Really, they did not see through me nor understood true essence of people like how Dr. Phil did in me and that’s why
Taeko F.
Sep 20, 2019
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Acupuncture with Phil has literally been life-changing for me. In fact, when my husband and I decided to move from Oakland to Sacramento, I was most concerned about the fact that I probably wouldn't make the two-hour one way trip to see Phil every week but *maybe* I would because it is just that important. I told him the news and much to my delight, he said he had ALSO moved to Sacramento and just had some of his time in Oakland. I was elated.
I've had many friends who raved about acupuncture but I hadn't actually looked into it for myself until January 2019. Between multiple moves
I've had many friends who raved about acupuncture but I hadn't actually looked into it for myself until January 2019. Between multiple moves
Grace L.
May 29, 2019
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The moment you meet Phil, you'll notice his gentle, caring and warm nature immediately. I see Phil weekly at his clinic and have been doing so for over a year. He's helped me through various ailments: insomnia, jaw pain, SI joint problems, dizziness and more. It's clear how passionate he is about Chinese medicine, how dedicated he is to learn more skill sets as a practitioner, and how lucky patients are to have him as their acupuncturist. His custom herbal formulas are made just for YOU and so much more effective than premade ones. He is a pro in treating pain and sports injuries
