Acupuncture is one of the the oldest continually practiced forms of medicine in the world and is quickly growing and accepted in Western based Medicine. The World Health Organization recognizes its' effectiveness for over 100 health conditions. This includes various chronic pain syndromes and neurological conditions. Dr. White, Dr. Carpentier and Dr. Monique White are all certified to practice acupuncture in the state of Missouri.
Medical researchers have shown in dozens of high profile studies, that acupuncture can be an effective alternate treatment for a myriad of health problems from central nervous system-related conditions and immune system response. The use of acupuncture is associated with significant reductions in pain intensity, improvements in functional mobility and quality of life.
Acupuncture is known to have a profound impact on pain. The theory behind this is that the application of fine needles in acupuncture points stimulates the release of chemicals, such as endorphins or opiates, which dull or alleviate pain while releasing hormones, neurotransmitters, and other chemicals that aid in healing or regulation of homeostasis, such as blood pressure. Acupuncture needles are so incredibly small and thin (up to 50 times thinner than a standard hypodermic needle), they are barely noticeable when inserted. Acupuncture needles are normally left in place for anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes.
Dr. Monique White has undergone additional training to specialize in women's health. She often does acupuncture for fertility patients, whether they are trying to conceive naturally or if they are using assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF.
Soliman Auricular Allergy Technique:
Dr. Monique is specifically certified in SAAT, which stands for Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment. She underwent training in Washington, DC under Dr. Nader Soliman, MD. This new Acupuncture technique that has been shown to have astounding effectiveness for treating allergies and helping people with Alpha-Gal Syndrome. To schedule at the clinic, please call our office and specifically ask for Dr. Monique for a SAAT consult and treatment. She became certified in early 2024 and she was only the 4th practitioner in the State of Missouri to get certified.
The technique involves strategic allergy testing and utilizing auricular medicine (acupuncture of the ear) to help mediate a particular allergy response. Here is a published case study about the success of SAAT with Alpha Gal patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go..
