THA's Practice Specialties:
- Pain management
- Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique (N.A.E.T.)
- Infertility (for Men and Women)
- Women's Health and Gynecological Difficulties: PMS and Menopause
Using Oriental
Medicine For Your Health Care
Michele Arnold
& Traci Dean, both Licensed Acupuncturists, practice the art of Oriental
Medicine at Total Health Acupuncture Center in Poway. Acupuncture
is a holistic medicine that has been used for over 2500 years. In fact,
it is used by one quarter of the world's population today. Many people
have heard of the effectiveness of Acupuncture for pain management, but
they don't know the wide range of ailments that can benefit from Oriental
Medicine. Oriental Medicine is a comprehensive system that takes the "Whole
Body" approach to healthcare. At Total Health Acupuncture, we believe
that your lifestyle, diet, environment, physique, spirit, and emotions
all play an important part in your overall well-being. To help your body
restore itself from disharmony and disease, the practitioner of Oriental
Medicine may use a variety of treatment methods. The most well known therapy
is Acupuncture. Oriental Medicine also includes the use of Herbal Formulas
(both Chinese and Western), and moxibustion, which is a warming herbal
formula used to stimulate acupuncture points. Another method is cupping
- a small jar or cup with a smooth and rounded mouth used to create a
partial vacuum over the skin. This causes the blood to circulate and pulls
it towards the surface of the body, which clears any stagnation of energy
that has occurred deep in the muscles. Other methods of Oriental Medicine
used are nutritional counseling, oriental massage, acupressure, exercise,
meditation & lifestyle counseling.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture
is based on an ancient concept dating over 2,500 years old. Its core belief
is that the body is made up of channels (called "meridians") through which
vital energy (chi) flows. When the chi flows smoothly and harmoniously
there is no disease or pain. When it is stagnated or disrupted, pain,
fatigue, or illness will result. Stimulating points along the meridians
will help release blocked energy and restore the balance between areas
of excess energy and those of deficient energy.
How
Does Acupuncture Work?
Thin, hair-like,
sterile, disposable needles are inserted into specific acupuncture points
and left in for approximately 20 minutes, while the rebalancing occurs.
Research has also shown that the body responds to acupuncture by releasing
endorphins (neurotransmitters that stop pain), increasing blood cell counts,
and heightening the immune system. Further, the blocked energies are restored
to balance and better health returns.
What Does Acupuncture
Feel Like?
Patients find
that the treatments are relaxing and usually involve little or no pain.
Occasionally one may feel a slight pinch that quickly diminishes. Sometimes,
the sensation may be dull, achy, or tingly.
What Can Acupuncture
Treat?
Some of the
ailments that Acupuncture can treat are:
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders such as sinusitis and ear ringing.
- Immune Disorders like chronic fatigue, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis.
- Allergies: food, pet and many others.
- Gastrointestinal Disorders such as heartburn, irritable blowel and more.
- Gynecological and Genitourinary Difficulties such as PMS, menopause, impotence, and infertility.
- Psychological Disorders such as anxiety, insomnia, stress, and depression.
- Musculoskeletal & Neurological pain including arthritis, bursitis, sciatica, low back pain, headache and migraine, as well as postoperative pain.
- Respiratory Problems including asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu.
- Addictions such
as smoking, detoxification from alcohol, drugs, or sugar.
About the Practitioners
Michele and Traci both received their Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine (M.T.O.M.) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. They are California Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.), and are National Board Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM).
If you are wondering whether acupuncture is right for you, please give Michele and Traci a call at (858) 613-0792. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
(858) 613-0792
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