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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Overview
Chinese Medicine is a holistic system of healing that includes the use of acupuncture. It has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness for over 2,000 years. Currently, more than 1 billion people regularly use acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to meet their health care needs.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine focus on strengthening and harmonizing qi, (pronounced "chee"), the vital life force in all living things. Qi flows along pathways called meridians throughout the body's organ systems, thereby nourishing and energizing them. When the body is healthy, emotions are balanced, and the spirit is vibrant, qi flows freely throughout the body. However, when trauma, poor diet, medication, stress, hereditary conditions, environmental factors, and excessive emotional issues cause disturbances in the balance and flow of qi, health problems often result.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine restore and maintain health and vitality. They improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, relieve pain, and facilitate the release of endorphins. Therefore, they are used not only for pain management, but also as comprehensive health care and health maintenance programs. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They are safe and well known for their efficacy and lack of side effects when administered by a qualified practitioner.
Acupuncture Description
Acupuncture uses needles to stimulate acupoints and release energy blocks known to cause disease or pain. By correcting these imbalances, acupuncture restores an even flow of qi, which stimulates the body's natural ability to heal itself. While the Chinese have been using acupuncture for over 2,000 years, the needles used in modern-day treatments are pre-sterilized, disposable, and very fine. Although a mild sensation is felt when the needles are inserted, it is usually painless.
Acupuncture is helpful in the treatment of joint and muscle pain, chronic fatigue and insomnia, and infertility and gynecological disturbances. It helps relieve the cravings associated with alcohol, drug, and nicotine addiction. Acupuncture is highly beneficial when used in conjunction with cancer and hypertension treatments. It is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, migraines, immune system deficiency, respiratory and digestive problems, and other acute and chronic conditions. Acupuncture is effective as an independent treatment or when used in conjunction with other therapies. Our practitioner will be happy to coordinate treatments with your physician upon request.
Chinese Medicine Description
Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive health system used to restore the balance and flow of qi, which facilitates the healing process. Some of the techniques used in Chinese Medicine include acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, diet and nutritional counseling, Tui na (Chinese bodywork), tai chi (moving meditation), qi gong (breathing exercise), and meditation. In addition, Chinese herbs are often prescribed. These herbs are available in raw, extract, granular, and/or pill form, and are uniquely formulated and prescribed to meet a patient's needs.
Service Fees
Standard Appointments
- First Session: $110
- Follow-up: $75
Smoking Cessation
- Initial Session: $50
- Follow-up: $25
About the Practitioner - Shalena Havens
Shalena Havens is a graduate of Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, M.S. in Acupuncture, with National Certification in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and University of Alaska, B.A. Biological Sciences. In addition to the professional accreditation, she has years of comprehensive experience combining the most time-honored aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a basic foundation in the biomedical sciences.
Havens has a special interest in treating difficult cases that others may have turned away. She has advanced training in pain management and special interest in helping women with health issues including pregnancy, childbirth, fertility, endometriosis and nutrition. She has additional training in Auricular Acupuncture (of the ear) that is especially helpful for patients with a fear of needles.
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