Acupuncture

Leveraging Eastern and Western Methodologies

At 1000 Folded Cranes, Dr. Ragsdale’s expert acupuncture techniques, fortified with solid Eastern medical experience, allow his patients to quickly resolve their condition or pain. Dr. Ragsdale is a master diagnostician, and by treating the root and branch of the problem, patients have an immediate indication of the effectiveness of the treatment they receive.

Dr. Ragsdale’s acupuncture clinically combines classical Chinese medical principles with modern pathophysiology and Western anatomy to facilitate healing and wellness and achieve the best treatment outcomes.

Dry Needling

Also known as “dry needling” in the sports/physical therapy industry, Dr. Ragsdale relies on proven acupuncture and healing techniques that should only be performed by a licensed acupuncturist. As such, the body can benefit from one or more treatments designed to help promote balance in the body (Qi or Chi – pronounced: Chee) for common ailments and physical injury, as well as increased blood flow and healing.

Dr. Ragsdale can elicit the “De Qi,” or the arrival of Qi, through proper diagnosis, point/meridian selection, and refined, wellness-focused techniques. Dr. Ragsdale has studied classical Chinese styles, Japanese acupuncture, and trigger point therapy. While practicing Master Tung acupuncture, he has come into practice and style all his own.