Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.
First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. The practitioner asks many questions to build a history; this includes the answers to digestion, appetite, diet, sleep patterns, bowel movement urination, pain, lifestyle, and stress level, for example. The acupuncturist will also be noting the voice pitch, hair luster, skin color and tone, as well as posture and mood of the patient and any significant odor. After that, there is a pulse and tongue analysis to determine where the pattern and root are, primarily. Finally, blood pressure is measured and other applicable tests done, including palpation of the body. After this history, a diagnosis and treatment plan is determined. What might be included in this plan? continue reading »
One of the best gifts you can give your mother this Mother’s Day is the gift of acupuncture. Acupuncture can help with an abundance of health problems and get you feeling one hundred percent again. Mom’s make the world work, it’s a known fact. So this holiday season you should give your mother the gift of acupuncture, here are seven reasons why.
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According to the Health Services Administration, 23.5 million people ages 12 or older have needed treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. And the treatments provided aren’t guaranteed, nor are they always easy. Luckily, there are alternative treatment options that can help. continue reading »
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is ruled by a particular organ system and spring is connected to the liver. What does this mean? Well, you probably notice changes in the way you feel, both physically and mentally, as the seasons change. I know I tend to feel a bit more contemplative and introspective during the winter months. Once spring hits, I’m ready to recharge and get things done. The liver energy is strong and assertive, the type of energy you need to create plans and then propel them into motion. However, if your liver is a little out of balance, you might notice you are more irritable or on edge than usual. Here are a few signs that your liver is in need of an acupuncture tune-up: continue reading »
You Can Reduce stress & generate emotional well-being Quickly with Acupuncture & Essential Oils!
Are you tired of feeling stressed, anxious, worried, depressed or overwhelmed?
Is stress ruining your life?
Are your relationships suffering?
Is your work life or career not what it should be?
Is it affecting you physically with headaches, muscle tension, high blood pressure?
Poor sleep patterns, Does it keep you awake at night?
Digestive issues?
We know that stress has negative physical impacts on the body such as:
Prevents or slows healing time
Disrupts our immune system
Inhibits good gut bacteria
Depletes our bodies of nutrients
Creates unhealthy inflammatory responses
quick tips on How you can release stress and feel your best:
Go for a brisk walk, be sure to exercise regularly at least 3-5 times per week. As a plus, you can rub peppermint essential oil onto your temples, or rub into sore muscles before or after exercise.
Get Adequate fresh air and sunshine, at least 15-20 minutes per day. Just for your information extra virgin coconut oil has natural SPF properties of 10, and lavender is a wonderful oil to blend with it for added soothing sensation to the skin. Not mention lavender naturally helps ease feelings of tension.
Take time each day for meditation at least 5-10 minutes. Try yoga, or Tai-Chi. Great essential oils to diffuse in the air or rub onto your temples and third eye (center between eyebrows) is arborvitae and frankincense.
Start each day with gratitude and positive affirmations. Lemon essential oil may help stop the negative self-talk. Lemon oil is uplifting to the mind, and when applied on the base of the skull gives a sense of courage and hope.
Use a daily planner to stay organized and on track. This helps minimize overload, and feeling overwhelmed. Many people are turning back to a written planner that allows you to plan both personal and work priorities. Examples of planners are The Law of Attraction Planner or Passion Planner. You might like to try peppermint, lemon, or melaleuca essential oils rubbed over the middle to outer edge of your right foot, and on the base of your skull, and temples.
Eat a healthy balanced diet. Rub diluted oregano and melaleuca oil on the bottoms of your feet for a cleansing feeling, and ginger and peppermint oil over your tummy to support digestion.
Acupuncture can help to keep your Qi-energy balanced, improve circulation, balance hormones, and reduce stressful feelings. Treatments are designed to build upon the next with a cumulative effect. Each treatment is created with you in mind to help you move from where you are right now to where you’d like to be.
Are you ready for transformation?
Stress free, feeling good
Stop feeling out of control, unorganized, irritated, short tempered, overwhelmed, or repressed without a sense of purpose!
Instead feel refreshed, confident, vibrant & ready for the day every morning!
Find passion, clarity and purpose with the ability to handle life stresses.
Build up those relationships, find forgiveness, while feeling calm, collected, sure and confident.
What Will Happen if You Do Nothing?
Loss of income due to time out from illness, poor immunity
Loss of job from poor performance
Loss of marriage and family, relationship breakup
Poor heath with high cholesterol and blood pressure
Feeling bad about your self, irritated, not fun to be around
Low energy and poor body function because vital nutrients are depleted
Chronic pain issues from inflammation, tension and poor circulation of vital Qi-energy and blood.
You can Stress Less & Feel Your Best using Acupuncture and Essential Oils
The series of treatments provided addresses and balances each of the vital areas related to our constitutional emotions, spirit and well-being. The most basic constitutional emotions we all feel are anger, joy, sympathy, grief, and fear. The five essentials of well-being are Career-Purpose & Passion, Social & Family-Love & Relationships, Helping Others-Community & Accomplishments, Spiritual-Inspiration & Faith, and Financial-Security & Confidence. Also, sexual, physical, and mental-emotional health.
You don’t have to understand how each of these are related to your organ-meridian systems, but I think you may get the idea if you imagine how you feel when you are angry. You hold your breath, clench your jaw, and shout at someone! Your shoulders and chest rises, your breath is shallow, your eyes feel full, your face may even become red as you blow your top! Imagine if you feel that way all of the time even without an appropriate trigger, what does that feel like?
With an emotional imbalance in even one area there is obstruction of the flow of Qi-energy that disrupts a healthy emotional cycle, dysfunctional emotional response, distressed feelings, and is a cause of physical disease as well as a symptom of poor organ function.
Initial Consultation and Treatment 60 minutes. $130
Subsequent visits may be 30-45 minutes.
Package of Four treatments $340. This level of sustained care and healing will make an incredible impact on your well-being. Two sessions per week for the first 2 weeks, then 4-6 weeks of weekly and then bi-weekly sessions. Each visit builds upon the next in a sequential manner. This is why I require a commitment from you for at least 4 sessions after the initial exam and acupuncture.
Individual treatments at $95 are available once we have changed the level of care needed to wellness care for sustained results. Typical sessions are scheduled bi-weekly or monthly. You still have the option to purchase the discounted package of 4 at $340.00 as long as you come in once per month. Otherwise, purchase one at a time.
Michele Arnold-Pirtle is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (DACM). She has specialized in stress relief, emotional well-being, and balanced Chinese Medicine dietary therapy for over 16 years.
As an expert in essential oils, Dr. Michele can help you safely & confidently use essential oils in your own home for everyday life for you and your family.
FAQ: Do you take insurance? No, I don’t take insurance because it is not holistic, and does not support the level of care and expertise that I want to provide. Although, I do take FSA or FSA cards, and I can provide you with an invoice for your HR Department if it’s asked for.
This is For all new patients or established patients wish to experience the Stress Less, Feel Your Best with Acupuncture & Essential Oils.
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“Dr Michele knows how to diagnose and heal you. She has a variety of methods she can utilize to work with your mind and body to produce the healthiest you!”
~ Carol Prokop. Also posted on Google Reviews!
I needed relief from chronic pain in my back, hips, and sciatic nerve. I have had these problems for a number of years. My doctors used physical therapy, and pain medication. I can no longer take anti-inflammatory medication. My acupuncture treatments have helped a lot. I can now relax, and I feel almost pain free. It has helped my attitude also. My activities have improved. Michele is a wonderful person, caring, compassionate, and an excellent acupuncture therapist!
C.T.
After two back surgeries, I was still having a great deal of pain. A friend told me acupuncture helped him with shoulder pain. I was a little skeptical but decided to give it a try. I didn’t want to stay on Percocet pain killers forever. After receiving acupuncture treatments, I was amazed how it helped with the pain. It isn’t gone but it is at least bearable. I only occasionally need to take a pain killer, and that is when... Read more »
A letter as copied to her doctor: Ms. Michele Arnold has been working with me since I begun experiencing hot flashes and has been able to manage them for me. I know it works because I took a five week hiatus from acupuncture treatments and experienced hot flashes so severe that I actually did not want to live. With four treatments I was back to feeling great with only a very occasional minimal hot flash. Acupuncture is relaxing and uplifting.... Read more »
Acupuncture has helped relieve so many symptoms, its hard to list them all. I have MS (multiple sclerosis) and acupuncture has helped with my vision, balance, and overall energy level. It also completely addressed the pain from a torn shoulder rotator cuff. Thank you Michele!
Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.
One of the best gifts you can give your mother this Mother’s Day is the gift of acupuncture. Acupuncture can help with an abundance of health problems and get you feeling one hundred percent again. Mom’s make the world work, it’s a known fact. So this holiday season you should give your mother the gift of acupuncture, here are seven reasons why.
Addiction is defined as the compulsive physiological need for and use of a habit-forming substance, which means addiction can come in a lot of different forms. People can be addicted to illicit drugs like heroin just as easily as they can be addicted to sugar. But for the purpose of this article, let’s stick to illicit drugs and alcohol.
