Acupuncture

Roland Steele, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with over 14 years of experience in treating patients. He is board-certified to practice all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine – acupuncture, herbalism, cupping and more -- through the State of California Acupuncture Board and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He also obtained his massage certificate from the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing.

An avid student of Oriental Philosophy since his teen years, Roland made the move to study Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2006 and enrolled in the prestigious Emperor’s College of Traditional Medicine, the number two ranked school in the United States among colleges that specialize in Chinese Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Master’s Degree in 2009 and began practicing in 2010. Unlike many who enter Chinese Medicine after experiencing healing through acupuncture and other Chinese Medicine modalities, Roland actually experienced a profound illness immediately after graduating from school in the form of autoimmune arthritis. While it put a damper on his acupuncture practice, causing him to stop practicing for a time, he was able to heal himself using his knowledge of Chinese Medicine which gave him a profound insight into not only autoimmune conditions but the chronic pain so often associated with these disease states. It also gave him a deep understanding of the human body and the true value of good health. He has helped many patients in their healing journey who have suffered the same type of arthritis and similar autoimmune conditions. A life-long athlete who played numerous sports including ice hockey, soccer, football and, in later years, spent many hours in the gym, Roland can also help with all types of acute injuries and chronic pain related to injury.

As an experienced practitioner, Roland has also successfully treated or helped with numerous health problems including all different types of digestive problems --- such as IBS, Gastritis, Crohn’s Disease, chronic constipation, acid reflux, and more. Other common conditions such as stress, anxiety, menstrual problems, perio-menopause and menopause, impotence, insomnia, headaches, hemorrhoids, chronic constipation, fertility, lung issues such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis, heart health, sinus problems, low immunity and chronic fatigue. In addition, Roland can help with overall health including men’s health, women’s health and anti-aging as well as help with athletic performance.

A session with Roland will include the modality that best suits your current needs. This can include acupuncture, acupressure, E-Stim (electrical stimulation of the acupuncture points, Moxibustion (using heated herbs on the acupuncture points and channels), Gua Sha (scraping), infrared heat, cupping and herbal linaments. An experienced herbalist who spent many years working with renowned Master herbalist Ron Teeguarden, you may also receive herbal recommendations as part of your treatment. Acupuncture and herbs are a common combination that can often expedite and promote more efficient healing. In addition to the above modalities, Roland also may use stretching, massage and Tui-na (a specialized form of Chinese Massage) and/or recommend some Qi-Gong movements.

A WORD FROM ROLAND:

"I aim to make my patients as comfortable as possible and use whatever tools I can to assist in your healing. Acupuncture and other forms of Chinese Medicine can treat or help with many conditions, so if you have any concerns about either the treatment or what I can treat, please give us a call or email us and I can answer any questions you might have. If you are looking to heal, I am here to help."

What Best Represents Me

I have successfully treated / improved cases each of chronic back pain, muscle and joint pains, sports injuries, frozen shoulders, tennis elbows, golf elbows, headaches, fibromyalgia, muscle spasm, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, chronic fatigue syndromes, insomnia, Bell’s palsy, central retinal artery occlusion, and a variety of other conditions with a combination of acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, GuaSha and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine.  I am also experienced in treating men’s health, women’s health, facial rejuvenations, surgery convalescence.

Are you struggling with chronic health issues?

Are you frustrated with the ineffectiveness of conventional medicine and its side effects?

Are you looking for peace of mind, happiness and good health?

If your answers  are YES, please don’t hesitate to let me help you!
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My Services

My sessions may include a number of different modalities, in order to help my patients the best that I can. I use acupuncture, cupping, e-stim, moxa, infrared heat, herbal liniment, aromatherapy, Chinese herbs, auriculotherapy, active stretching, myofascial therapy, manual muscle tests, corrective exercises, and many other modalities during treatment sessions. I use various things to help my patients recover as fast as possible. I am gentle with my techniques and I try to make everyone feel as comfortable as possible during the treatment. I treat all body pain, headaches/migraines, orthopedic conditions, very difficult internal medicine issues and other issues that Western Medicine has not been able to help. If you are unsure if I can help you, give us a call and I will be happy to speak to you and answer any questions that you may have. I will do all that I can in order to help you see results. I also treat people of all ages and walks of life!

Why Others Need It

Acupuncture is unlike any other medicine. I love it because it helps to harness your body’s own restorative powers to help heal what is ailing it. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and it still continues to help people daily. It helps to solve so many medical conditions, emotional disorders, gastrointestinal issues, sleep disorders, stress-induced pain, hormone imbalances, mood imbalances and much more! It also increases blood flow to increase healing, stimulates the body’s release of anti-inflammatory cells to help reduce local inflammation and also to reduce localized body pain. It strives to help balance the body to where it needs to be. Acupuncture not only helps with body pain but it also helps to balance the various different organ systems within the body. Not only can you feel better, but you can also balance the entire body while doing it!

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WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?

Acupuncture treats many different things:

  • Acute Sprain/Strain
  • Arthritis
  • Athletic Enhancement
  • Bronchitis
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Colitis
  • Chronic Cold
  • Constipation
  • Degenerative Disc & Joint Issues
  • Depression
  • DeQuervain’s Syndrome
  • Diarrhea
  • Digestive Trouble
  • Dizziness
  • Emotional Problems
  • Eye Problems
  • Facial Palsy
  • Fatigue
  • Fertility
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Headache
  • Herniated Discs
  • Hip, Knee & Shoulder Arthritis
  • Incontinence
  • Indigestion
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • IT Band Friction Syndrome
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Low Back Pain
  • Medical Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Irregularities
  • Migraine
  • Morning Sickness
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Nausea
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pain
  • Paresthesia
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • PMS
  • Postural Imbalances
  • Sciatica
  • Shin Splints/Tibial Stress Syndrome
  • Shingles
  • SI Joint Pain
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Sore Throat
  • Stress
  • Surgery Rehabilitation (from fractures, ligament repair, etc.)
  • Sprained/Strained Muscle or Ligament
  • Tendonitis
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Tonsillitis
  • Tooth Pain
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss
  • Wrist Pain
  • Whiplash
  • Plus many more…..

Give us a call today to schedule an appointment!

310-327-1325