Women’s Health Issues that I commonly treat include:

·Sleep – insomnia, interrupted sleep, excess dreaming, too much sleep, night sweats, etc.

·Energy levels – fatigue, energy dips, slow-to-get-going in the morning, excess or nervous energy, etc.

·Menstrual irregularities – absence of period, heavy or light flows, irregular periods, pms, cramps, endometriosis, etc.

·Infertility – both for male and females

·Menopause – hot flashes, night sweats, hormonal imbalance, mood swings, weight gain, muscle loss, lack of focus/concentration, etc.

·Stress/anxiety/depression

·Mental focus/concentration/memory  - including lack of focus, foggy-thinking, poor memory, having trouble concentrating.

·Diet/weight loss support/food addiction/sugar cravings – high appetite, cravings for unhealthy foods, etc. – it doesn’t have to be difficult or be a struggle!

·Emotional well-being – promoting feelings of peace, calm, contentment, and satisfaction

·Skin disorders – acne, “puffiness”, edema, premature aging, rosacea, psoriasis, etc.

·Digestion – bloating, gas, constipation/loose stool, stomach or intestinal pain or cramping, weak digestive function, hemorrhoids

·Headaches -  tension headaches, migraines, menstrual headaches, occipital (base of skull) headaches.

·Low back pain/neck or shoulder tension

·Injuries and pain – any and all types!

Tools and techniques I use with patients to promote good health and emotional well-being:

• Diet – a healthy diet provides a strong foundation for good health & emotional well-being.  Say yes to healthy fats, fruits and veggies, “whole” foods, organic as much as possible.  Say no to processed foods, additives, preservatives, sodas, sugars.

• Supplements – in addition to directly treating diseases and illnesses, supplements also provide extra support to prevent illness, preserve good health, and promote vitality and well-being.  Deficiencies of nutrients are due to stress, lack of or excess exercising, poor diet, etc.

• Herbs – Help to both support and nourish the body, as well as balance the body if systems are off-kilter.  Varied usage from boosting energy, boosting immune system, promoting good sleep, balancing hormones, and relieving stress and pain.

• Acupuncture – Painless, gentle, natural, nourishing to the body, mind, and spirit.  It quickly balances both physical and emotional health.  Wide range of uses from menstrual irregularities, menopause, stress, infertility, insomnia, post-op recovery, etc.

• Movement/Exercise – releases endorphins, relieves stress, strengthens muscles, increases circulation, “moves qi and blood” (very important in Chinese medicine!)

• Stress Reduction – yoga, tai qi, qi gong, meditation, deep breathing, positive thinking, etc.  This is very important as our ability to process cortisol (the stress hormone) decreases with age.  For ex. a teenager can recover from a stressful situation and rise in cortisol within 4-6 hours, while it may take a middle-aged adult a couple of days to recover.

• Hormonal Balance – When hormones are out of balance it can lead to fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, excess appetite, acne, foggy thinking, etc.  Herbs, supplements, and acupuncture are very effective ways of naturally balancing hormones.

Stacey Pribanic, L.Ac. – Acupuncturist & Herbalist  

1787 Mesa Verde Ave. Suite 140 Ventura, CA 93003  

 805-644-0461