Acupuncture

Herbal Medicine & Alternative Healing in Big Bear

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Services are Now Available at the Family Health Center in Big Bear Lake

Acupuncture therapy is one of the world’s oldest, proven methods of healing, informed by thousands of years of experience serving numerous ailments and conditions. A form of Eastern medicine, acupuncture has been proven effective in healing pain, blood circulation issues, inflammation, muscle relaxation and more. It is considered an alternative therapy that can be useful for whole-body wellness and can often be used as a complement to traditional Western medicine.

In addition to acupuncture, plants and herbal medicine can play a role in one’s overall wellness journey, helping treat disease and promote longevity and long-term health.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine are considered adjunctive or supportive therapies.

When is Acupuncture Useful?

Acupuncture therapy has proven effective in serving issues like: 

  • Pain of any kind, including headaches, migraines and facial pain
  • Musculoskeletal disorders 
  • Neurological disorders, including facial paralysis, peripheral neuropathy, and complications of stroke
  • Gastrointestinal complaints
  • Lung and respiratory disorders 
  • Urinary bladder complaint
  • Mental and emotional complaints
  • Sleep disorders
  • Women’s health complaints, including menstrual disorders and menopausal symptoms
  • Fertility issues
  • Allergic diseases, 
  • Addiction
  • Certain eye and ear disorders
  • Stress-related disorders
  • Fatigue and lethargy
  • Autoimmune disease 

About Your Care Provider

JAMES SKOIEN, LaC, Dipl.AC.

Education:
California Acupuncture College (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine)

Internship:
Nanjing, PRC

Certification:
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Hours & Location

Call 909-878-8221 for availability and to schedule your appointment!

Address

Family Health Center
41820 Garstin Dr.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315