Gentle Acupuncture – Effective Treatment of a Variety of Physical and Emotional Disorders
My background as an R.N. enables me to approach my patients’ problems from both Western and Traditional Chinese Medical perspectives. Additionally, my extensive experience as a psychiatric nurse enhances my ability to treat patients with emotional problems and issues. My practice includes treating the elderly for a variety of age-related problems.
For those who dislike or feel uncomfortable with needles, I also use my fingers (acupressure) and a non-inserted touching needle to move Qi energy. My goals as an acupunturist are to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of my clients, and to promote a meditative and centered state of mind.
Qi is an energy with electrical properties, which flows through the body in pathways called meridians (as illustrated above). Acupuncture can treat a variety of disorders by restoring the natural balance and flow of Qi. Treatment involves stimulation of points on the meridians by puncturing the skin with very fine needles. The needles are sterile, disposable and used one time only. In my practice I use Japanese needles, which are extremely fine and inserted very shallowly.
A typical acupuncture treatment takes about one hour. The initial visit involves an intake of information about the patient's health history and current health problems. Prior to treatment, a patient is assessed according to the tongue, which reveals much about the state of the organs, blood, qi, yin and yang; and by the wrist pulses, one pulse for each of the twelve meridians. Another diagnostic technique is abdominal palpatation, which reveals imbalances in the organs and meridians. Most clients feel an enhanced sense of well-being and relaxation from an acupuncture treatment.
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I have treated a variety of health issues including the following:
I have also treated small animals with acupressure.
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