My Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting needles into the body at specific acupuncture points to treat ailments and disease. Based on principles outlined in the Haung Di Nei Jing "The Yellow Emperor's Inner Cannon" (about 200 BCE), acupuncture has developed over three centuries with practitioners passing down, adding to and confirming this medical knowledge throughout East Asia. While all acupuncture is based on the same overall system and philosophy, several styles of acupuncture have developed in different parts of the world over time - much like variations in music or language.
My acupuncture treatments tend to be an integration of multiple styles of acupuncture, based on several factors: clinical experience, client preferences, long term goals, time and outcomes.
The bulk of my acupuncture training focused on three styles of acupuncture; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) style acupuncture; Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese style acupuncture; and Trigger Point/American Physical Medicine style acupuncture. I also have done a minor focus on Five Elements Style acupuncture. I am also an Acu-Detox Specialist, trained to perform the NADA Protocol even in disaster settings. Each of these styles of acupuncture is unique, addressing ailments and imbalances with the same theoretical basis but with at times different methodologies. I anchor my work by prioritizing clinical interactions and client experience. Basically this means, I tailor my work to achieve maximum results for you. For a little more about each style of acupuncture I practice, read on.
Trigger Point/American Physical Medicine Style Acupuncture
Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese Style Acupuncture
TCM Style Acupuncture
NADA ADS Specialist
My acupuncture treatments tend to be an integration of multiple styles of acupuncture, based on several factors: clinical experience, client preferences, long term goals, time and outcomes.
The bulk of my acupuncture training focused on three styles of acupuncture; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) style acupuncture; Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese style acupuncture; and Trigger Point/American Physical Medicine style acupuncture. I also have done a minor focus on Five Elements Style acupuncture. I am also an Acu-Detox Specialist, trained to perform the NADA Protocol even in disaster settings. Each of these styles of acupuncture is unique, addressing ailments and imbalances with the same theoretical basis but with at times different methodologies. I anchor my work by prioritizing clinical interactions and client experience. Basically this means, I tailor my work to achieve maximum results for you. For a little more about each style of acupuncture I practice, read on.
Trigger Point/American Physical Medicine Style Acupuncture
- This is a specialized form of acupuncture developed here in the US
- Based on a blend of Trigger Point Muscular Anatomy and Acupuncture Meridians and Channels
- Generally involves moderate to strong sensation with post-treatment soreness
- more on Trigger Point/APM Acupuncture
Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese Style Acupuncture
- This is a specialized form of acupuncture from Japan
- Based on the work of Master Matsumoto, Nagano, Kawai
- Generally involves little to moderate sensation and often incorporates unique extra techniques
- more on Kiiko Matsumoto Style Apupuncture
TCM Style Acupuncture
- This is the style of acupuncture practiced in Chinatowns around the world
- Has a long and rich medical history to draw upon - over 3,000 years
- Generally involves a moderate to strong sensation and often incorporates dietary and lifestyle changes
- more from the NIH on TCM Acupuncture
- more on TCM Acupuncture
NADA ADS Specialist
- This is a special protocol used around the world
- Designed for Post-traumatic Stress and Addiction
- Genrally involves little sensation and short treatments
- more about the NADA Protocol
