How Acupuncture Can Support Health As You Age
Join us for an educational presentation with Dr. Kasimcan of BOD Pain Management as we explore the role of acupuncture in supporting pain management and healthy aging. This evidence-based discussion will provide an overview of how acupuncture works, the latest scientific understanding behind this integrative therapy, and how it can be incorporated into a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.
Dr. Kasimcan will discuss how acupuncture may help reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance sleep quality, and support overall well-being without relying solely on medication. Learn about common conditions that may benefit from acupuncture, including arthritis, low back and neck pain, headaches, neuropathy, and muscle stiffness. The presentation will also cover treatment expectations, safety, and effectiveness, helping attendees better understand what acupuncture can—and cannot—offer.
The session will conclude with an open Q&A, providing an opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized insights.
For questions, please email Bianca Sauro, Director of Community Partnerships, at BSauro@kensingtonsl.com.
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Mustafa O. Kasimcan, MDLearn MoreMustafa O. Kasimcan, MD, Associate Professor, is a neurosurgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is the co-founder and medical director of BOD Pain Management & Wellness Center, where he provides personalized, integrative care focused on improving quality of life. He also serves as an Academic Member and Professor at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, teaching Western physical examination and integrative health approaches.
He completed his neurosurgery training in Turkey and pursued advanced specialty training in microsurgery, spinal disorders, and brain tumor surgery in Turkey, South Korea, and Austria. Dr. Kasimcan has held academic and leadership roles, including serving as Clinical Head of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Istinye University Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his career, he has focused on brain and spine conditions, pain management, and patient-centered care.
To further support whole-person healing, Dr. Kasimcan earned a degree in Integrative Medicine from the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist (LAc, Dipl.Ac. – NCCAOM). He integrates modern medical knowledge with Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, such as acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and electrostimulation, to support pain relief, mobility, and overall wellness, addressing conditions including weight management challenges, infertility, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.