Points of Wellness Blog

To ease arthritis pain, you do not have to solely rely on pain pills and steroids; there are alternative treatments that may help you find relief, including acupuncture.

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Digestive disorders often indicate an overall imbalance in health. It is reported that approximately 62 million Americans experience digestive problems on a regular basis.  Traditional Chinese Medicine can help.

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Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment for tennis elbow either on its own or as an adjunct to standard Allopathic treatments to relieve pain and get to the root of what is causing the inflammation. 

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Hot flashes can be more than just a nuisance.  For some women they happen as often as 20-30 times per day and interfere with daily activities.  Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are natural treatments for hot flashes.  Many women have studied the side effects of taking hormone replacement therapy and would like a more natural approach.   Here’s a great study done by researchers at Harvard and Stanford http://chinesemedicinenews.com/?p=43.

As a parent, you want nothing more than for your child to be healthy.  Regular check ups with the pediatrician are important for maintaining good physical health and these visits allow for the detection and correction of minor problems before they become major health concerns. 

You may not think of acupuncture as an important piece of your child’s health care.  However it can be an essential therapy to help regain and maintain your child’s health.  Your Acupuncture Physician can check the overall quality and balance of your child’s Qi, which is our life energy. What effects the flow of Qi in children are similiar to that of adults: accidents and falls can physicially block the movement of Qi in the meridians, exposure to environmental and chemical hazards have a direct impact on the child’s health, a diet lacking in proper nutrition can affect organ function and overall health and well being, unpleasant situations can emotionally effect the free flow of Qi and overtime stress can manifest into many different signs and symptoms.  If not detected and cared for, all of these stressors can lead to an inadequate supply of Qi necessary to nourish and support health.  Eventually the child will have symptoms of illness, disease and pain my occur. 

Acupuncture treatments will restore balance and flow in the meridians using many different techniques.  Our Physician specializes in many non needle treatments for children.  Caring for your child’s health with acupuncture is safe, natural and effective.

Shiatsu is a Japanese style of bodywork is great at relieving stress and tension.

By using pressure to release blockages in the meridians, pain is relieved and one feels a sense of relaxation.

            Shiatsu taps into the body’s own healing system, so along with alleviation of symptoms, you get a sense of increased vitality and well-being.  Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies are effective for children, pre/post-natal, pain, tension and stress related disease such as headaches, insomnia, allergies, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety and a multitude of other symptoms. 

            Do you suffer from neck and shoulder stiffness and pain? In Japan this is called Katakori, typically a result of hours spent working at desks and computers. associated symptoms can include headaches, frozen shoulder, pain and tension leading to fatigue, limited range of motion, eyestrain, poor circulation, and sleep problems. Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies redistribute surface energy and release deeply held blockages to effectively relieve symptoms.

Have you ever had one of those days that make you feel like you are REALLY making a difference? 

I am fortunate enough to work with all ages from infants to seniors.  And I must admit that working with children poses some challenges that differ from working with adults and admittedly, more rewarding. 

Generally speaking, by the time a Mom or Dad brings their child in, they have exhausted many treatments and without much success.  Mom will have a look about her.  I know that ‘look’…it’s the one that says ”I’m really not sure this will work but I’ve tried everything else”.  Mom is stressed out.  She stays up late at night worrying.  When she sees me take my shoes off and sit on the ‘magic carpet’ with her child and read stories and play with the child while treating them, she starts to relax a bit.  I show them what I will do by practicing on ‘Bobo’ our resident stuffed monkey that has had more acupuncture treatments then anyone I know!  And Mom calms down, realizing that this is not your typical doctor’s visit.  I ask her questions and more importantly listen to her answers.  When they leave everyone is excited about the new journey.  And then, the most amazing thing happens. When they return for their follow up visit, Mom looks more relaxed and rested as though she’s given up that burden she’s been carrying.  She realizes that she has found a place of understanding and healing and the child is so excited to come back in and have treatment because he or she knows the treatments are helping and they feel good during treatment.  The Center is a sanctuary for the whole family…yes it’s the whole family getting better, not just the little patient. 

THIS is one of those days for me.  I am so grateful to be helping families heal and begin their journey to wellness…together.