Our Licensed Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine providers are Nationally Board Certified with extensive training in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Chinese Medicine has a rich history of treating a variety of ailments ranging from depression and weight loss to infertility and stress management. Our practitioners at South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness use a variety of tools to best fit each patient's case, including acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, dry needling, frequency-specific micro-current, cupping, guasha, Chinese herbs, and trigger-point therapy.

Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists (LMBT) are board-certified therapists with extensive training in anatomy and physiology. Their knowledge of the body's neuromuscular structure is above and beyond most general massage therapists, making them therapeutically effective in comparison. South Slope's LMBTs are trained to use a wide range of hands-on techniques for your greatest benefit. These include but are not limited to Swedish massage, bodywork, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, neuromuscular therapy, and rehabilitation exercises. Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists can help relieve pain, rehabilitate injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, and aid in general wellness. Some common conditions that LMBTs address include:
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- General anxiety
- Back pain
- Hip and shoulder pain
- Post-accident injuries

Graston Technique® is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) used to treat soft tissue injuries. It involves using specialized stainless steel instruments to gently scrape and mobilize the tissues, promoting healing and reducing pain.

Gua sha is an Eastern medicine technique that involves using a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape the skin. This stimulation is used to promote blood flow, reduce inflammation, and relieve muscle tension.

Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique that utilizes a vacuum force created beneath a small vessel applied onto the skin's surface. This approach focuses on blood flow and the body's healing substances in a specific area, stimulating metabolic activity, improving immune function, and improving mobility.

Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic style of acupuncture that relaxes and lifts the muscles of the face for a more youthful appearance. This treatment encourages collagen and elastin production, resulting in less sagging and a smoother skin texture. During a session, your practitioner will use neuromuscular techniques to target problem areas on the face in conjunction with body points that help treat the underlying aging patterns. Treatments conclude with facial cupping and gua sha.

PEMF, or pulsed electromagnetic fields, is a holistic supplement that infuses your body with natural energy at the cellular level. That energy may then be used by the body to heal itself, assist with muscle fatigue, and enhance its natural recovery process.

PEMF may help your body’s cells to become fully optimized, as they are stimulated and exercised. Rather than addressing specific injuries, illnesses or ailments, pulsed energy technologies support the body with the raw energy necessary to perform its amazing functions of self-healing and self-regulating.

Pulse PEMF is a holistic, safe solution to low energy, low performance, and slow recovery that integrates seamlessly into any wellness regimen. Pulse acts at the cellular level as a foundational modality that opens energy pathways and creates good soil to make your wellness endeavors more fruitful!

NAET is a non-invasive, drug-free, holistic treatment based on a combination of techniques from Western medicine (allopathic) and traditional natural and East Asian medicine (e.g., chiropractic, kinesiology, and acupuncture). According to Chinese medicine, founded thousands of years ago, health is defined as a state of balance within an individual and between the individual and nature.

NAET consists of a combination of kinesiology, acupressure, and Acupuncture. Kinesiology (also called Muscle Testing) is used to identify allergies or sensitivities. Then, Acupressure is used along the spinal nerves, and Acupuncture is used at specific points while the patient is in contact with the allergen.

It is proposed that by stimulating the specific afferent and efferent nerves and nociceptors in dorsal root ganglia (acupressure) while the person is in contact with the allergen, the NAET treatment can change the characteristic of the previous stimulus into a new one with a different signal. These altered stimuli will carry new information about the antigen to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex. In return, the brain will relay its response to this new information throughout the body. The previously activated immune response will get deactivated or replaced by a new relayed signal. The previously perceived harmful substance is now recognized as being relatively harmless.

At South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness, Dr. Autum Kirgan DACM, C.SMA, L.Ac specializes in treating pelvic floor dysfunction through the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Orthopedic Acupuncture, and Dry Needling techniques. The pelvic floor consists of muscles and ligaments attached to the pelvis that support the abdominal organs and control bladder and bowel function. Approximately one-quarter of US women experience pelvic floor disorders, which can manifest as an inability to properly control these vital muscles, while 16% of men experience the same.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can significantly impact quality of life, presenting as difficulty with bowel movements, urinary incontinence, sexual discomfort, and numerous other symptoms. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with specialized training in Pelvic, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Dry Needling, Dr. Kirgan offers effective, personalized treatment approaches that address both symptoms and underlying imbalances.

Collaborative Care Approach
Dr. Kirgan works collaboratively with other Pelvic Health medical providers including physical therapists, gynecologists, urologists, and gastroenterologists to ensure comprehensive care. This integrated approach combines the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine with conventional medical treatments, creating a more effective healing journey for patients with complex pelvic floor issues. By maintaining open communication with your healthcare team, Dr. Kirgan can complement existing treatments and enhance overall outcomes.

How South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness Can Help
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms associated with pelvic floor dysfunction, Dr. Kirgan's integrative approach may provide relief:

Constipation or difficulty with bowel movements
Urinary issues (including painful urination or sudden urgency)
Pelvic or rectal pressure sensations
Persistent lower back pain
Pelvic muscle spasms
Discomfort during sexual activity
Pain with orgasm or ejaculation
Testicular pain
Genital or perineal discomfort

Dr. Kirgan combines acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, and therapeutic exercises to address pelvic floor dysfunction at its root. Her specialized orthopedic approach targets the specific musculature and fascial restrictions that contribute to pelvic floor issues, promoting natural healing and functional restoration while working in concert with your other healthcare providers.

Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) for Over Active Bladder

Do you frequently rush to the bathroom? Wake up multiple times at night to urinate? Feel sudden, strong urges to urinate that are difficult to control? These symptoms could indicate overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide.

Overactive bladder isn't just a physical issue—it can significantly impact your quality of life. Many patients report feeling embarrassed, avoiding social activities, planning trips around bathroom locations, and experiencing disrupted sleep. If you're dealing with these challenges, you're not alone, and there are effective treatments available.
When medications and behavioral therapies haven't provided sufficient relief, a treatment called electroacupuncture—specifically a technique known as Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS)—might be worth considering. Schedule a complimentary Virtual or InPerson Meet & Greet help you understand how it works and whether it might be right for you.