Bethesda Spine and Posture offers a unique blend of chiropractic care and acupuncture therapy to provide a holistic approach to pain relief. We specialize in various acupuncture techniques designed to complement your chiropractic treatment, including trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and manual traction.
Consider Acupuncture Therapy if you’re suffering from the following types of pain:
Our methods are non-invasive and drug-free, focusing on stress relief — a common cause of pain — and targeting painful muscle knots with myofascial trigger point therapy.
Our treatments are delivered by trained professionals to ensure effectiveness and safety.
Seung Woo Paik is not only a licensed and certified acupuncturist but also your dedicated partner in achieving better health. Licensed in Virginia and Maryland, Seung Woo has earned a Master of Science in Acupuncture and a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Virginia University of Integrative Medicine.
Seung Woo further honed his skills through an extensive externship in South Korea, where he immersed himself in learning advanced techniques like the Korean 4-Needle Technique, Scalp Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, Cupping, and Herbal Medicine.
But his pursuit of knowledge didn't stop there. Seung Woo is currently enrolled in a Professional Doctorate Program, expanding his expertise to better serve his clients.
He's a specialist in pain management, mental health, digestive health, and women's health. But above all, Seung Woo is a friendly face, always ready to listen, understand your needs, and guide you on your journey towards holistic wellness.
With a background in western medicine, Hena is passionate about helping people recover physically as well as mentally through acupuncture. As a naturopathic doctor and homeopath, Hena has many tools in her toolbox that assist her patients in achieving whole-body wellness. Her knowledge and confidence about acupuncture and herbal medicine help you relax and receive healing treatments for anything from pain and insomnia to infertility. Fostering deep relationships is important to Hena, and outside of the treatment room she spends most of her time with family and close friends, including furry four-legged dog friends!
At Bethesda Spine and Posture, we use acupuncture as a natural and effective way to manage stress. But how does acupuncture work?
In essence, acupuncture is like a reset button for your body. When you're stressed, your body is in "fight or flight" mode, releasing a flurry of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. It's an old survival mechanism that can be helpful in a real crisis but can cause problems when it's constantly triggered by modern life's day-to-day pressures.
Acupuncture works to flip the switch back to "rest and digest" mode. By inserting fine, sterile needles at specific points on your body, we stimulate your nervous system to help rebalance your body's energy, or 'qi'. This can encourage your body to reduce the production of stress hormones and increase the production of endorphins, your body's natural painkillers and mood elevators.
It's like telling your body: "Hey, everything is okay. You can relax now."
This shift can promote a deep sense of relaxation, boost mood, improve sleep, and ultimately, help manage stress levels. The best part? It's all natural, drug-free, and has been used successfully for thousands of years.