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Christa Wroblewski, LAc, RYT
Licensed Acupuncturist and Board-Certified Herbalist
Registered Yoga Teacher
Riverwell Acupuncture, LLC
Christa has dedicated the last decade to the study of practices designed to calm the nervous system and promote deep relaxation. She utilizes Chinese Medicine, restorative yoga, and meditation to help patients shift out of chronic stress and into physical and emotional ease. Christa specializes in the treatment of reproductive health, mental wellness, and digestive disorders. She uses an integrative approach and treats the root cause of health concerns.
Christa truly believes that each individual knows what will help them to feel better. It may be out of sight, but it’s deep down in their bones. In the treatment space, she considers her role to be that of a supportive partner. She cheers you on and waits for you to discover what feels like your medicine. She empowers and educates patients to have agency in their own healing. Above all, she prioritizes deep listening and unhurried, heart-centered care.
Christa holds a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She graduated valedictorian from Pacific College of Health and Sciences in New York City where she completed over 3,300 hours of clinical and didactical hours. Currently, she is in the process of completing her Doctorate in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization. She is a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). In addition, she has over 8 years of yoga teaching experience and 16 years of meditation study and practice.
Issues Addressed:
- OB/GYN: irregular menses, painful menses, PMS/PMDD, infertility, heavy bleeding, PCOS, menopause symptoms, preconception education, postpartum care, lactation support
- Emotional / Psychological: anxiety, depression, OCD, seasonal affective disorder, stress, burnout, insomnia
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Gastrointestinal: bloating, acid reflux, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, IBD, hemorrhoids
- Pain / Orthopedic: neck pain, low back pain, knee pain, arthritis, TMJ, muscle spasms, neuropathy, post surgery healing, scar therapy, tension headaches
- Immune Functioning: seasonal allergies, autoimmune conditions, asthma
- Neurological: Parkinson’s Disease (PD), stroke rehabilitation, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Fibromyalgia, migraines
- Dermatology: eczema, psoriasis, acne
- Addiction recovery
Acupuncture Treatments with Christa may include:
- Acupuncture: involves the insertion of sterile, single-use, fine needles strategically placed at specific areas of the body to promote healing
- Gua Sha: the stimulation of skin and muscles to encourage proper flow of energy, blood and body fluids and to alleviate pain
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Cupping: used for muscle pains and respiratory conditions
- Electrical Stimulation: used with acupuncture to further target certain conditions
- Tui Na: Chinese medical massage
- Dietary and Lifestyle Guidance: offered on an individual basis in consideration of Western and Eastern Medicine research and philosophy
- Meditation Guidance: provided before or during treatments
More information regarding sliding-scale acupuncture offerings, yoga, and meditation services can be found at www.riverwellacupuncture.com. |
