Acupuncture and Wellness:  Our Process


​TCM uses a system of sign and symptom pattern recognition and treatment. These signs and symptoms are determined through a consistent series of questioning, examination of the tongue, and palpation of the pulse. Patients may present with a simple pattern or, more commonly, with multiple patterns. The combinations of patterns explains how, in practice, TCM can treat such varied complaints.

As a TCM practitioner, the challenge is to figure out the patterns and prioritize treatment. Once the pattern is identified the practitioner uses his or her tools: acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and dietary and lifestyle recommendations to bring the flow of Qi and other natural states in the body back to a balanced state resulting in amelioration or relief of symptoms. TCM does not claim to cure the disease, only to relieve the symptoms by bringing the body to a balanced state of health. If the balance is maintained, symptoms will not return.

Acupuncture

The National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on Acupuncture states: “…promising results have emerged, for example, showing efficacy of acupuncture in adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in postoperative dental pain. There are also situations ... in which acupuncture may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative to be included in a comprehensive management program.”

Massage

Amityville Acupuncture and Wellness offers massage by highly trained massage therapists who are knowledgeable in both Eastern and Western styles of massage. They work with the Acupuncturists in the office consulting on cases and develop highly effective treatment plans to benefit each individual needs.

Herbology

Amityville Acupuncture and Wellness stocks a full Chinese Herbal pharmacy of over 300 granule herbs.  Chinese herbal medicine is the most highly developed and most commonly used system of herbal medicine in the world. It can be used independently or together with acupuncture to treat a wide variety of health conditions. Herbs are given in standard combinations or formulas of approximately 4 – 15 herbs and are prescribed based on TCM pattern diagnosis.
Thank you so much for your expertise and council. I truly believed that you helped me avoid induction by pitocin and that you helped me have the extremely positive and memorable birth experience that I had dreamed of!

-JS January 2012
Thank you Dr. Hurme for helping me get over my Piriformis pain. Your treatments have enabled me to get back to doing the things I love.

-KB August 2009

Acupuncture Services

Acupuncture

Treatment used to balance the flow of energy in the body, stimulate nerves, relax muscles and connective tissue. This stimulation boosts the immune system, increases circulation, regulates hormones and improves your mood. Some major medical insurance companies cover acupuncture and massage treatments. Please bring your insurance card and photo ID to your appointment and we will research your coverage.
Question and Answer (15 min Q&A) – No Charge
Acupuncture First Visit (60-75 min - Consultation & Acupuncture) – Out of pocket expense varies depending on insurance coverage
Acupuncture Follow Ups (45-60 min) - Out of pocket expense varies depending on insurance coverage

Auricular Acupuncture

Acupuncture done on the ear in a seated position. Relieves stress, detoxifies and helps with emotional, physical and psychological attributions involved with addictions such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc.  A great treatment for high stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Auricular Acupuncture (30 min) – Out of pocket expense varies depending on insurance coverage

The Ninth Month

Strongly increase your chances of a smooth delivery by balancing hormones and increasing blood fl ow to the uterus using acupuncture, massage, and  Chinese herbs. Treatment begins at 38 weeks.
9 Month Pregnancy Treatment (45-60 min) – Out of pocket expense varies depending on insurance coverage

Thanks to the detail oriented wholistic approach at Amityville Wellness, Arthetta Baldock was alerted to her high blood pressure by the attending medical assistant. Now with the help of Dr. Erin Hurme, Arthetta no longer lives in a hypertensive state.
-August 2017

I would like to thank you so much for all you have done for myself and my children. After spending a whole year trying to manage my pain and have some quality of life through Chiropractors, Pain Management Groups, Physical Therapy and injections nothing worked. I came to you desperate and unable to manage the simplest of things (cooking, cleaning, driving a car). I could barley hold a cell phone in my hand for more than a few seconds and was in constant pain 24/7. Dr. Hurme, you gave me my life back and the ability to care for my children. I am so grateful to you for all you have done.

-MB January 2012