Dr. Macy Lu, O.M.D., L.Ac.
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Specializing in Acupuncture, Acupressure and Herbology

Dr. Macy Lu leads her field as one of the most experienced acupuncturists and herbologists in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. One of the earliest practitioners, she has over 30 years of experience. In addition to treating illnesses, Dr. Lu specializes in non-surgical face lifting, anti-aging procedures and weight control treatments. She uses top of the line disposable neddles, which are more effective and minimize the pain of treatments. Dr. Lu's comprehensive free consultation includes diagnosis of the tongue, pulse and palm.

Acupuncture can treat:

Pain relief - headache, back pain, sciatica, ...

Musculoskeletal Disorders - arthritis, sports injuries, injury from auto accidents, ...

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary disorders - hypertension, asthma, ...

Neurological disorders - paraplegia, Bell's palsy, ...

Emotional problems - depression, stress, insomnia, ...

Gynecological troubles - P.M.S., menopause, ...

Gastrointestinal problems

Dependencies - smoking, medication addiction, ...

Allergic disorders - hay fever, ...

Miscellaneous - baldness, fatigue, aging, ...

Examples of how Acupuncture works

1. Pain relief:

Acupuncture is an effective way to relieve pain. It stimulates the body into producing endorphin. The effect for pain relief is 200 times more than morphine. Since no chemical is used, there are no side effects and it is non-addictive. Acupuncture treatment is sometimes applied in conjunction with electrodes. The treatment directly repairs damages in nerves, tendon, muscles, and soft tissues. Not only does it relieve pain, it also heals.

2. Weight Control:

	Acupuncture treatment in the ear can control one's appetite and craving for foods. It is the most natural way to reduce weight. The treatment can regulate a person's metabolism level, reduce excessive body fluid, and eliminate cellulite. In the meantime, acupuncture treatment can tighten muscle tone, and improve overall body appearance.

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3. Face-Lifting:

	By tightening facial muscles and promoting blood circulation, acupuncture can perform a face-lift without going through surgical procedures. The treatment can reduce and even eliminate wrinkles, To varying degrees, it can also reduce age and liver spots.  For face lifting, acupuncture is the most natural and long-lasting way. The treatment has no after-effects. It is completely risk-free. There is no danger of pain, infection, abscess, facial nerve damage, blood clots or scars. There is no healing period, either, and the patient does not need to take off from work. Treatments on certain acupressure points also help produce hormones and bring a more youthful and healthy glow to the face and the whole body.
4. New Hair Growth: Acupuncture treatment can stimulate new hair growth without hair transplants. Based on statistics, the success rate is between 70 and 80%. The treatment can promote circulation in the head, reduce stress, and correct hormone imbalances. It can also reverse hair losss resulting from medication for hypertension and diabetes. Hair grows naturally. There are no after-effects.