Nausea, IBS, bloating and acid reflux; seasonal allergies, sinus congestion and asthma.
Digestion and the immune response share a lot of wiring with the nervous system, which is why stress so often shows up as a stomach that will not settle or a sinus that will not clear. Acupuncture approaches both through regulation: calming an over‑reactive gut, easing spasm and reflux, and moderating the allergic response.
Patients come for irritable bowel syndrome, chronic bloating and constipation, nausea and morning sickness, acid reflux, and for seasonal allergies, sinus congestion and mild asthma that keep coming back despite medication.
How we approach it
Acupuncture targeted to digestive and respiratory regulation
Food therapy and Chinese herbal formulas matched to your pattern
Seasonal courses of treatment ahead of allergy season
Coordination with your gastroenterologist or allergist where you are under their care
What to expect
Digestive symptoms often change within the first two to four sessions; longer‑standing patterns and allergies are treated over a season. Keep taking any prescribed medication; changes to it are made by your prescribing provider, not by us.
Start with a screening call
Send an appointment request and a member of our clinical team calls within one business day to review your symptoms, confirm the right treatment and book your first visit with Dr. Rusnak. Veterans can ask about VA Community Care on the same call.
Questions about digestive and allergy care
Can acupuncture help a digestive problem?+
The gut is run largely by the nervous system, and that is where acupuncture acts: calming an over-reactive stomach, easing spasm and reflux, and steadying motility. It is used at AcuMedGroup for irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, constipation, nausea and acid reflux. Results vary from person to person, and we tell you honestly on the screening call whether your case is a good fit.
How soon will I notice a change?+
Digestive symptoms often shift within the first two to four sessions. Allergies and long-standing patterns are treated over a season, with sessions spaced further apart as you improve. Dr. Rusnak sets out a realistic course at your first visit.
Should I stop my medication?+
No. Keep taking anything you have been prescribed. Changes to medication are made by your prescribing provider, not by us, and we are glad to coordinate with your gastroenterologist or allergist when you are under their care.
Do I need a diagnosis from a specialist first?+
Not necessarily, but bring any results you have. Some symptoms need medical evaluation before anything else: blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, severe or worsening pain, or breathing problems. If any of these apply, we will say so on the screening call.
What does treatment for seasonal allergies involve?+
A short course of sessions that ideally starts a few weeks before your season, with points chosen for the sinuses and airways, and in some cases a Chinese herbal formula matched to your pattern. The aim is fewer and milder symptoms through the season.
Is acupuncture safe for nausea in pregnancy?+
Acupuncture is widely used for morning sickness, and certain points are avoided throughout pregnancy. Tell us at the screening call so the treatment is planned accordingly, and keep your OB informed.
Will I be asked to change my diet or take herbs?+
Dr. Rusnak may recommend food therapy and herbal formulas matched to your pattern, because what you eat and how you eat it shape digestion directly. These are discussed with you, not imposed. Tell us about every medication and supplement you take so nothing conflicts.
Is this covered by insurance or the VA?+
Coverage varies by plan and is checked on the screening call; self-pay fees are quoted before you book. Veterans can ask about VA Community Care on the same call.
Heal deeper. Restore balance. Reclaim your wellness.
Tell us what you are dealing with. A member of our clinical team reviews every request and calls you within one business day to confirm the right treatment and book your first visit with Dr. Rusnak. Veterans: ask about VA Community Care authorization.
