Daisy Dong L. AC. CMD

Acupuncturist

1325 S Colorado Blvd Suite B012 Denver CO, 80222 Show map

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Daisy Dong is an acupuncturist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Dong evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Dong treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

Education and Training

Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine MD/BS 1985

Board Certification

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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Female Mandarin Chinese, English

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Can acupuncture help in treating my enlarged uterus?
Yes, acupuncture is to help the body to regulate the system. I treated edema of the ovaries with Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, it was so successful, the doctor's wife became pregnant very quickly. It is the same principle. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with the cold?
Acupuncture boots the immune system to fight cold and flu. Acupuncture also can prevent a cold by boosting the immune system. Prevention is the principle of Chinese medicine (acupuncture) for any illness or disorder. READ MORE
How can acupuncture reduce my mental stress?
Yes, it will reduce stress by balancing your neurotransmitters/chemicals of the brain and relaxing your physical body. We will also advise you how to reduce your stress level through the treatment course. READ MORE
How often should I get acupuncture?
For acute conditions, 1-3 visits; for chronic conditions, needs 10 or even monthly visits. In general, if not acute, we start with 6 visits. Remember, acupuncture has accumulated effects based on a study. READ MORE
Should I get acupuncture for my fibromyalgia?
Yes, FM is a tough condition for patients. Because it affects many systems of the body, not just the myalgia, it needs a 6 month or even longer treatment in my experience. About 70% of patients need to combine Chinese herbal medicine based on an individual condition. It works beautifully. READ MORE
My son has awful shoulder pain. How can I help him?
X-ray does not show any soft tissue problems but identifies bone or structure changes. I am glad that his doctor checked it out. Acupuncture and some external herbal medicine will help the injury-induced inflammation and pain. I highly recommend taking him in for acupuncture as soon as so he will not suffer from the injury too long to become a chronic issue. Kids recover quicker than adults in this case. Thank you for asking. Dr. Dong. READ MORE
How can acupuncture help my lower back pain?
Yes, lower back pain is #1 reason that people seeking acupuncture. #2 is neck pain. Here is why: nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/introduction For Low-Back Pain. A 2012 analysis of data on participants in acupuncture studies looked at back and neck pain together and found that actual acupuncture was more helpful than either no acupuncture or simulated acupuncture. A 2010 review by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that acupuncture relieved low-back pain immediately ... READ MORE
How should I prepare for my acupuncture session?
It is a great question! I am glad to answer it. 1. Wear loose clothes because you need to expose the legs and arms at least. 2. Do not go in with a full or an empty stomach because of an extreme condition of blood sugar will cause dizziness or even fainting. 3. Hydrate yourself after each session 4. Do not go to do a cardio/hi-impact or swimming exercise right away READ MORE
Would you recommend an acupuncture treatment for treating a hyperactive thyroid?
Treating with Chinese medicine is completely different from biomedicine with Rx. Chinese medicine utilizes needles to unblock meridians and gives Chinese herbal medicine to regular hormones. Chinese medicine treated thyroid malfunctions before the modern Rx. You need to find a practitioner who is good at the thyroid disease. READ MORE
Do you recommend acupuncture for children?
Yes, children's acupuncture is different from adult. READ MORE
Is there an acupuncture treatment for weight gain?
It can only suppress your appetite. Exercises and diet changes are a must. READ MORE
How does cupping therapy work?
Cupping uses mechanism of vacuum on the skin. It pulls fascia up (massage is opposite); therefore, the circulation beneath and within the connective tissues will have more space to move around. If there is circulation or Qi stagnation, it will show marks as Michael Phelps had. If you are healthy, no mark at all. It is not painful but some areas are sore during the cupping procedure. The best cupping result is to apply fired glass-made cups. However, only licensed acupuncturists are trained to do so. Many trainers are to use plastic cups with a pump because of easy to operate without formal training. It is relatively safe to use. I hope I have answered your question. Please go to www.aculifeology.com to read more about the cupping therapy. Thank you. READ MORE
How does acupuncture help in treating chronic fatigue syndrome?
Analyzing what may contribute the chronic fatigue and balance or collect it out. It usually involves Chinese herbal medicine. READ MORE
Does acupuncture require other medicines to be effective?
Acupuncture is a mechanic stimulation in the sensory nerves to trigger chemical reactions in the brain to modulate the body functions. It does not require any medication to be effective. It has practiced over 2500 years far earlier than the synthetic drugs invested. READ MORE
Will acupuncture treat my menstrual cramps?
Dysmenorrhea under the diagnosis of endometriosis in biomedicine is a common condition that we treat either with Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, or a combination. As a result, many women end up cramp-less the rest of their lives. The timing of treatment via either the herbal medicine or acupuncture is critical. Make sure you find a skilled practitioner for the problem. READ MORE
How will acupuncture help my fibromyalgia?
Stress can make the fibromyalgia worse indeed. Acupuncture will help, but it takes a long series of treatment. I had two female patients who were ready to apply for disability when they came in seeing me in 90' while I was practicing in Atlanta, GA. After weekly treatments in 6 months, they happily went back to their jobs without much discomfort. If you can add Pilates, Yoga, mind-body meditation, or biofeedback, it will produce a better result quicker. I give some of the FM patients Chinese herbal medicine to correct physical symptoms because the FM never presents the pain symptom, in my opinion. READ MORE
Can acupunture decrease my body weight?
Weight gain is a multi-factor issue. Ear acupuncture can control your appetite. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help me quit smoking?
Yes, it reduces craving for tobacco, as a result, to stop smoking. READ MORE
Does having acupuncture hurt?
It is a painless procedure for most of part if the provider is skillful. However, if the affected area is inflamed, there is mild needling sensation. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with TMJ?
Yes, TMJ is also a frequent symptom that people get relief from with acupuncture. Many times, we do bilateral needling or more focusing on the affected side. We help the surrounding muscles relax as well as help with mental relaxation. READ MORE