Heidi's Acupuncture Therapy Clinic

Treatment Strategies

The type of the condition dictates which treatment strategy is implemented. Heidi is on the cutting edge of technology in the area of Chinese medicinal instrumentation. She provides acupuncture, electroacupuncture, auricular acupuncture, biologically safe laser, and electromagnetic heat lamp depending upon the condition. In the presence of pain Heidi may also perform Tui Na (Chinese body work). And if the condition is chronic she may suggest Chinese herbalism in conjunction with other treatments. Here is a brief look at the treatment strategies that have been used in China for over 3000 years.

Acupuncture	In Chinese medicine our body’s consist of 14 main channels. It is when a channel is blocked that symptoms appear, and over time the blockage results in chronic illness. Acupuncture is the treatment by which small needles are inserted along the affected channel; the insertion at the acupoints stimulates the channel and opens the blockage thereby healing the body.
Electroacupuncture	Electroacupuncture is a needle-free and pain-free alternative to traditional acupuncture, as well as, a treatment strategy that can be used in tandem with traditional acupuncture to provide an even stronger stimulation of the acupoints. Electroacupuncture utilizes electrical stimulation of the points instead of needles therefore it is a completely painless treatment strategy. It is predominately used to treat pain conditions in order to stimulate the channels that are blocked by the pain. The patient controls the intensity of the stimulation therefore there is no associated pain; rather the patient feels a little "buzzing" sensation at the acupuncture points.
Low Level Laser Therapy	This biologically safe laser is a special "visible" red laser that is used to provide painless treatment of sinuses and other areas of the face. Biochemical models have been studied and indicate that the Low Level Laser Therapy functions to regenerate tissue, decrease inflammation, and provide pain relief by increasing metabolism, circulation, and collagen synthesis. The use of this high tech visible laser truly sets Heidi apart from other acupuncturists and affords her patients with the most effective treatments. The laser also provides highly successful treatment of alcohol and smoking addictions when combined with ear acupuncture.
Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture	In Chinese medicine the entire body is relected as acupoints on the ear; therefore, the stimulation of an ear acupoint by a needle, laser, or seed yields a positive healing effect on the body. Auricular (ear) acupuncture is commonly implemented for treatment of addictions: alcohol, drug, and smoking.
Tui Na (Chinese Body Work)	Tui Na is a Chinese body work that involves a therapeutic manipulation of the body as deemed necessary for the relief of pain in conjunction with acupuncture or laser therapies.
Electromagnetic Heat Lamp	The electromagnetic heat lamp can be likened to a soothing "heating pad", but it possesses far more healing properties. While the patient is relaxing the heat lamp’s heat activates the delivery of over 33 essential healing elements that are essential to the patient's body. The absorption of these healing elements promotes metabolism, regulates physiological deficiencies, diminishes inflammation, enhances immunity, and eases pain. The electromagnetic heat lamp is commonly implemented in the treatment of muscular pain, soft tissue injury, arthritis, and skin conditions.
Chinese Herbalism	Any disharmony that is chronic, present for a long time, not only requires any of the above strategies but also herbal therapy. Based upon one's diagnosis and imbalances, Heidi specifically prescribes and makes an herbal decoction for the patient. While the acupuncture provides immediate results in a chronic condition, the herbal therapy produces healing on the inner organ level thereby providing long term relief.