The WRIISC-DC offers an acupuncture clinic for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) combat veterans.

Acupuncture therapy has been practiced in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years and is now gaining acceptance in western medicine.

Acupuncture is thought to restore overall health by removing energy imbalances throughout the body. During acupuncture therapy, certain points on the body are stimulated by the insertion of fine needles.

In the WRIISC-DC acupuncture clinic, a licensed and experienced acupuncturist cares for the OIF and OEF combat veterans who may be experiencing chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder and/or other health concerns. During these sessions, the WRIISC-DC acupuncturist provides individualized acupuncture therapy and uses her educational and clinical training to improve health symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

In addition to individualized acupuncture sessions, the WRIISC-DC is pleased to announce a weekly OIF/OEF group acupuncture therapy. There are two sessions which are offered on a walk-in basis on each Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 pm. Please try to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session.

Please contact the WRIISC office at (202) 745-8249 if you are an OIF or OEF veteran and are interested in scheduling an appointment for individual acupuncture sessions or need more inforamtion about acupuncture therapy through the WRIISC Acupuncture clinic.

From:

http://www.va.gov/wriisc-dc/clinical_care/Acupuncture.asp