Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly practiced medical procedures in the world. The first record of acupuncture can be found in a 4,700 year-old Chinese medical textbook. Today acupuncture is used by millions of patients in the United States to treat and prevent numerous medical conditions such as pain, depression and asthma.

Denise entered the field of Complementary Medicine in 1999 after working as a mental health professional for eighteen years. As an acupuncturist, Denise specializes in the treatment of emotional disorders such as depression, stress, anxiety and chronic pain.

Denise's primary office is located in Harvard Square in Cambridge. Patients can be seen for treatment of short term maladies, and long term treatment for pain management and total health living.

• Insurance Coverage: discount to various HMOs. Medicaid or medicare not at present.

• Treatment Session: one full hour. Initial treatment/assessment is one hour and fifteen minutes.

• The Bottom Line: a safe and highly effective treatment for both acute and chronic pain.