Classical acupuncture for neurological conditions.

You've been told management is the only option.

That the brain, nerves, or muscles are damaged and there's nothing to be done except slow the decline with medication. Conventional neurology treats these conditions as irreversible hardware failures. The best you can hope for is symptom management and adaptation.

Classical acupuncture sees neurological conditions differently. The brain and nervous system are nourished by Blood, protected by Wei Qi, governed by channels that can be treated. Often, degeneration is a pattern of resource depletion and channel dysfunction that can be identified and addressed, rather than an inevitable decline. Meaningful improvement, stabilized progression, and restored function are achievable goals that deserve exploration.

What classical medicine sees.

Neurological conditions develop through distinct mechanisms. Identifying which one is driving your presentation determines the treatment approach.

• Brain and Marrow undernourished: Kidney Jing depleting from aging, chronic stress, or constitutional weakness; manifests as cognitive decline, memory loss, movement disorders, sensory dysfunction
• Fluid deficiency allowing Wind to arise: Insufficient Blood and body fluids create internal Wind: tremors, spasms, seizures, tics, conditions that fluctuate or progress erratically (patterns that overlap with chronic pain and neuropathy)
• Wei Qi internalizing (Wei Atrophy): Defensive energy retreats inward from muscles; progressive muscle weakness, wasting, neuropathy, loss of motor control
• Latency lost in Divergent Channels: Old pathology emerging from containment and affecting brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves; one mechanism for MS flares, sudden cognitive decline, or unexplained neurological symptoms
• Sensory orifices losing connection: Vision loss, hearing decline, tinnitus, loss of taste or smell when channels nourishing these orifices become blocked or depleted

How I work differently.

1. Divergent Channels for chronic degenerative conditions. Designed specifically for chronic, progressive, degenerative diseases (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, MS, ALS patterns). Treatment in specific rhythms (often three days on, three days off) gives your body time to integrate changes and redirect resources.
2. Eight Extraordinary Channels for Brain and Marrow support. Du Mai governs the spine and brain; Chong Mai (third trajectory) addresses dementia and Alzheimer's; Yang Qiao Mai treats stroke and hemiplegia; Yin Wei Mai addresses memory integration failures.
3. Primary and Luo Channels for acute symptoms. Stroke recovery benefits from clearing Blood stasis and Heat. Neuropathy needs improved circulation and Wei Qi flow. Tremors respond to expelling Wind and calming Liver.
4. One patient at a time. A private room, my undivided attention, the entire session.

"Diego worked on my foot for around seven months to help with the paralysis in it. It made a great difference in my day-to-day feeling and improvement, and he is an amazing person to work with." — Tony B.

Individual results vary; testimonials reflect personal experiences and do not represent typical outcomes.

Is this right for you?

A good fit if:

• You have a progressive neurological diagnosis and want to explore supportive care alongside your conventional treatment (neurological conditions frequently co-occur with chronic illness patterns) (neurological conditions frequently occur alongside chronic illness patterns)
• You have movement disorders, tremors, muscle weakness, or coordination problems
• You suffer from neuropathy, numbness, or nerve pain not responding to medication
• You want to maximize stroke recovery beyond what conventional therapy offers
• You're ready to commit to sustained, patient work for a chronic condition

Not the right fit if:

• You're in an acute neurological emergency: seek emergency care immediately
• You're unwilling to continue prescribed medications alongside treatment
• You're expecting complete reversal of advanced disease in a short timeframe