Conditions Treated

Sharon Sherman’s specialty is chronic pain management. She uses her knowledge of anatomy, physiology, musculoskeletal dysfunction and trigger point theory when treating acute and chronic pain conditions. This, along with sensitive palpatory skills and a thorough understanding of Oriental Medical theory, allows for a complete evaluation ultimately leading to pain relief. Headaches (even migranes), back pain, rotator cuff injuries, neck and shoulder pain, TMJ, knee pain and groin injuries respond well to Sharon’s multi-faceted approach of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Sharon’s scope of practice extends well beyond pain relief to a wide range of ailments. The National Institutes for Health and the World Health Organization recognize the validity of Traditional Chinese Medicine (including acupuncture) and endorse a formidable list of conditions effectively treated by its holistic approach.

Empirical Point provides supportive therapy and restoration of balance for the following conditions:

Food allergies, constipation and diarrhea, indigestion, gastritis, IBS
Stress incontinence and urinary tract infections
Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation, infertility in women and men, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), symptoms of menopause and sexual dysfunction
Nausea, pain and other side effects of cancer therapies
Arthritis, neuralgia, nerve disorders
Hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, poor circulation and anemia
Emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis
Eye, ear, nose and throat issues, cold and flu
Eczema, psoriasis, acne
Depression, anxiety, insomnia
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Addictions such as alcohol, nicotine and drugs
Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia
General tune-up, immune support

“Worldwide, only ten to thirty percent of people use conventional medicine, seventy to ninety percent use alternative medicine.”

~ NIH. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons, 1995

“One of the advantages of acupuncture is that the incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of many drugs or other accepted medical procedures used for the same conditions.”

~ National Institutes of Health, 1997