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Ashley Wren Acupuncture3435 Ocean Park Blvd.
Suite #101
Santa Monica, CA 90405(310) 936-5260 - Mon10 am - 5:30 pmWed10 am - 5:30 pm
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture and Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases are a collective group of disorders that plague nearly 50 million people in the United States alone. When a person suffers from an autoimmune disease, it means their own immune system is attacking the body and altering or destroying the tissues. Autoimmune diseases include things like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Crohn’s disease, Pernicious Anemia, Multiple Sclerosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Parkinson’s disease. continue reading
Acupressure Points to Help Depression
The study and practice of acupuncture and acupressure have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years as an ancient healing technique in combination with herbal medicine and energy cultivation. Acupressure and acupuncture apply the same principles, but acupressure uses the hands to apply manual pressure on acu-points, instead of needles to achieve the desired results. continue reading
Foods to Eat to Help Depression

Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, with an estimated 17.3 million people reporting that they’ve experienced at least one or more major depressive episodes in their lives 1. For some individuals, depression can impair and interfere with their ability to carry out everyday responsibilities and participate in life’s many roles. With the stress of COVID-19 and its related effects, feelings of sadness and helplessness can be magnified by loss of routine and financial uncertainty. That’s why it’s now more important than ever to take care of one’s self by eating nutritiously.
What to Consider for Receiving Acupuncture during the COVID-19 Era

Reintegrating acupuncture treatments into your life has become an option again, but as businesses and community members are weighing their own personal choices amidst changing state guidelines, it’s a personal choice whether or not you feel safe to visit an acupuncturist. As you weigh this choice, here are a few things to keep in mind.
First and foremost, both my family’s and my patients’ health are of paramount importance to me and I would never do anything to intentionally jeopardize either. I stay up-to-date on the current guidelines for Los Angeles County and if you have questions, you can always reach out to me.
I already had strict disinfection policies in place prior to COVID-19 and, due to the fluid nature of the pandemic, I’ve adapted as necessary to integrate the ongoing current situation into my business model, while keeping everyone (including myself) as safe as possible. If you’re interested in receiving treatments again, please read further to see what policies we’ve implemented and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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