Avigail Cohen, the founder of Ballard Acupuncture Center, proves that her awarding-winning clinic is more than just pins and needles.
“People are wondering what you can do with acupuncture via telemedicine. We obviously can’t put the needles in, but we can offer consults on specific Chinese herbs that are in the continuity of what we’re doing with the acupuncture,” Avigail says. “With Chinese herbs, we can make up some very specific formulas for that individual person and what’s going on with them. If they’re in pain, we can give them herbs that help with that. If they’re also stressed or can’t sleep – we can make a specific formula to treat what’s going on.”
In addition to Chinese herbs, the Ballard Acupuncture Center team can advise you on different western supplements you can take, your diet, lifestyle, and nutrition. Avigail also advises patients on DIY acupressure.
Ballard Acupuncture Center works with Full Script, a supplement company that offers practitioner-grade supplements. You can’t order directly through the company itself, but you can purchase them through Ballard Acupuncture’s website.
“They’re really good quality. Often, when people order on Amazon they’re not getting the same quality. They might look like the same bottle, but if it’s being offered at a lower price, they’re really not the same bottle,” Avigail says. “We can also give advice about what they should be taking.”