South Riding Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Rachal E. Lohr-Dean, L.Ac.
National & VA State Board Certified
Commonly Treated Disorders
Musculo-Skeletal Issues

Neck Pain
due to injury, whiplash, herniated disks, chronic lack of movement, bone spurs, degenerative disc disorders(DJD), holding stress, muscle spasms and a plain old kink in the neck


TMJ Pain
due to stress, grinding of the teeth


Shoulder Pain
rotator cuff issues, bursitis, limited range of motion, general swelling and pain


Back Pain
due to injury, herniated discs, bone spurs, DJD, stress, menstrual issues, sciatica, unnknown causes


Hip Pain
due to injury, swelling, inflammation, bursitis, muscle spasm


Knee Pain
due to injury, arthritis, swelling, inflammation, IT-Band tension, surgery, scar tissue


Foot & Ankle Pain
due to injury, plantar fascitis, bone spur, inflammation, swelling, gout, Achilles' tendon injury


General Inflammation & Swelling
due to injury or internal causes, such as Arthritis


Internal Issues

Smoking Cessation and Side Effects of Quitting


Headaches & Migraines
due to neck and shoulder tension, menstrual cycles, weather changes, stress, allergies


Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
due to chronic congestion, sinus infections, ear infections, sore throat, ear pain and ringing, and dizziness


Respiratory Issues
such as bronchitis, asthma, allergies, colds & flu, and emphysema


Gynecological Disorders
Menstrual Issues & PMS -such as irritability, emotional sensitivity,cramping, low back pain, breast tenderness, fatigue, menstrual irregularity, endometriosis,
Infertility & IVF Support and
Menopausal symptoms


Herpes Zoster (shingles)


Bell's Palsy


Reactions due to Stress


Environmental Allergies


Digestive Disorders
such as gas, bloating, acid reflux, heart burn, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, ulcers, colitis, and nausea


Diabetes Prevention & Management


Circulatory Disorders
Including High Blood Pressure, high cholesterol, and arteriosclerosis


Urogenital Disorders
Such as cystitis (UTI), stress incontinence, neurogenic bladder, prostatitis, & prostatic hypertrophy


Psychoemotional & Neurological Disorders
Including depression,anxiety, insomnia, headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, post-stroke paralysis, dizziness and tinnitus