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		<title>Concord, MA: Michelle Soucy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Cancer support, general wellness, infertility, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;s health Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? During my first acupuncture treatment, I remember experiencing such a profound state of relaxation and sense of comfort within my body that I [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/concord-ma-michelle-soucy/">Concord, MA: Michelle Soucy</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Cancer support, general wellness, infertility, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;s health<br />
Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
During my first acupuncture treatment, I remember experiencing such a profound state of relaxation and sense of comfort within my body that I was awe struck. Before this, I hadn’t realized how good I could feel. Acupuncture transformed my life by helping me feel better than I had ever felt before. During the course of my treatments, I also experienced the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine in treating conditions for which Western medicine had no treatment or cure. For many years, I had been practicing qigong and yoga, as well as studying Western herbalism, holistic philosophies, and how our environment affects human health. The decision to become an acupuncturist and herbalist seemed like a natural progression. I wanted to be able to relieve pain for others and help them reach their highest potential, just as acupuncture and herbal medicine had done—and still does—for me and my family.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I listen to patients. I believe that what patients’ bodies are telling them, and what they tell me, is valuable information. At a time when Western medicine fails to see the whole person, I find myself being both a holistic practitioner and a medical advocate—helping patients understand when they must pursue a Western medical diagnosis, a second opinion, surgery, or pharmaceutical, and when they are best treated with acupuncture or herbal medicine. I practice Balance Method style acupuncture, which can treat most issues without needling directly into the problem area. This style of acupuncture often provides amazingly instantaneous results. Additionally, I am an herbalist as much as an acupuncturist. Many practitioners do not practice herbal medicine and this is a disadvantage to patients with chronic health problems. By using herbs in addition to acupuncture, I can achieve the best results for all my patients.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
Hands down, the best part of my job is helping relieve pain and suffering for people. I feel that it is truly a gift to be able to ease someone’s suffering. As a general practitioner, I have had the unique opportunity to treat patients of all ages, from infants to elders, and I enjoy the diversity this brings to my practice. I enjoy helping patients with the health challenges that present at each stage of one’s life. This allows me to stay connected to the progression and cycles of human life. Each patient’s health problems are a unique puzzle. I am never bored. I spend my days solving these puzzles and that makes each day different—it always teaches me something. I love this. I feel very grateful to be able to learn and practice this ancient and profound medicine.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
I find that one of the more unfortunate misconceptions that people have about acupuncture is that it is only covering up the pain or problem—not actually fixing it. I have had many patients who were getting excellent results with acupuncture and then stopped treatment because they felt that they were just masking the problem. On the contrary, acupuncture can correct the problem by helping the body heal itself. This is a powerful concept. One needs to understand that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Trauma, stress, poor diet, and overwork inhibit this process, so we sometimes need a little help to move us in the right direction. Acupuncture has been shown to improve circulation, speed healing, relieve pain, balance hormones, reduce stress, and improve the immune system. Very few problems cannot be helped or resolved with that sort of track record!</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
My husband, my daughter, and I stay healthy by cooking all our own meals using fresh, unprocessed, organic, or non-GMO ingredients. We follow the dietary principles of Chinese medicine, eating a diversity of fresh and unprocessed foods, and supplementing or eliminating certain foods in order to help balance each of our individual constitutions. I stretch and exercise gently, enjoy moderate sunshine and fresh air, and use acupuncture for stress reduction. When my family or I do get sick, we use acupuncture and herbs to get better quickly and avoid complications.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://concordcenteracupuncture.com">concordcenteracupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:info@concordcenteracupuncture.com">info@concordcenteracupuncture.com</a><br />
(978) 369-9400<br />
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<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
676 Elm Street, Suite 100, Concord, MA 01742</p>
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		<title>Wayland, MA: Marisa Fanelli</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, back pain, depression, general wellness, insomnia Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, NADA, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? When I was 17, my mother became ill. I became disenchanted with the lack of communication and respect she was given while at her most vulnerable. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/wayland-ma-marisa-fanelli/">Wayland, MA: Marisa Fanelli</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Anxiety, back pain, depression, general wellness, insomnia<br />
Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, NADA, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
When I was 17, my mother became ill. I became disenchanted with the lack of communication and respect she was given while at her most vulnerable. Doctors were so busy chasing her symptoms, they forgot that she was an actual person, a whole being who was more than the sum of her physical parts. Intrigued by a medicine that treats the whole, I applied to grad school for acupuncture, wondering if I was doing the right thing—how could inserting tiny needles really affect someone&#8217;s health? I quickly learned the necessity of disregarding my preconceived notions. A back problem led me to my first experience with acupuncture. Within two treatments, the pain was gone. At that point, I didn&#8217;t yet know the &#8220;how&#8221; or &#8220;why&#8221;—I only knew that it worked. It was the first time in my life that I couldn&#8217;t rely on science or logic, and I loved it.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
As an acupuncturist and hypnotherapist, my goal is to act as a catalyst for positive change in every patient. I specialize in a unique treatment that I refer to as &#8220;hypnoacupuncture,&#8221; which is a combination of acupuncture and hypnotherapy. Combining the power of hypnosis with acupuncture has proven to create treatments that are effective on all levels: physical, mental, and emotional. Many patients describe these sessions as life-altering, and find them to be more deeply relaxing than anything they have ever experienced before.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
The work that I do here truly feeds my soul. I refer to my office as the happiest place in the world, and my patients agree. When I started, I knew that I could help patients with physical pain. I never imagined that I would see people catalyzed into monumental life changes, every single day. Witnessing the metamorphosis of so many struggling people, seeing their gratitude as they reach their highest potential, makes me love every second of what I do.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
That it only works if you believe in it! New patients come in all the time and tell me that they don&#8217;t think acupuncture will work for them, because they are skeptics. I tell them all the same thing: believe in it or don&#8217;t, it doesn&#8217;t matter. Just tell me how you feel after your session. I let the results speak for themselves.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
As an acupuncturist, I know how important it is to be proactive about my health. I work so much that I simply can&#8217;t afford to get sick. Regular acupuncture, massage, and yoga help me to function at my highest level. Laughter also keeps me healthy and youthful, so I make sure to take time to enjoy myself, and to surround myself with positive, happy people!</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://healingpointtherapeutics.com">healingpointtherapeutics.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:healingpointtherapeutics@gmail.com">healingpointtherapeutics@gmail.com</a><br />
(877) 433-1554<br />
<a href="http://www.healingpointtherapeutics.com/blog">Blog</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Healing-Point-Therapeutics/172400236138629">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marisa-fanelli/13/5a4/364">LinkedIn</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/HPTherapeutics">Twitter</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/marisafanelli/">Pinterest</a><br />
<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/112748409007505658197/posts">Google+</a>   </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
185 Commonwealth Road, Wayland, MA 01778</p>
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		<title>Santa Cruz, CA: Marianne Benforado</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 23:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, stress Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? There was a difficult period of my life—a five year span—when I lost many people, including my parents, who I loved [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/santa-cruz-ca-marianne-benforado/">Santa Cruz, CA: Marianne Benforado</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, stress<br />
Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, Muscle Channel Technique (MCT), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
There was a difficult period of my life—a five year span—when I lost many people, including my parents, who I loved dearly. Regular acupuncture treatments helped me maintain my physical and mental health during this challenging time. It became clear to me that death can come at any time and you better not waste any time. My dream was to be of direct service and to facilitate healing for others. My parents were wonderful people who contributed to the world in many ways, and I felt a responsibility to carry on this legacy in a purposeful way. My father, an allopathic doctor, was described as a “mensch” by his colleagues, and I aspired to make him proud. He was always interested in Eastern thought and medicine and would be absolutely delighted to see me following in his footsteps providing loving care for those in need.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
My ongoing training with a Chinese master acupuncturist has increased my knowledge, confidence, and determination to share this incredible medicine. When looking for an acupuncturist to add to your health team, it&#8217;s important to find someone you trust and resonate with. That connection is an important factor in the healing process. I am accessible by phone or email prior to making an appointment to see if we are a good fit.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
Everything! Seriously! I am doing work that I love—spending time with people, listening, being hands-on, and facilitating healing with acupuncture, herbs, and other modalities. I always strive to deeply listen and offer support on the physical and spiritual level. I love doing hands-on work (Reiki, craniosacral, etc.) to enhance the needles and feel that I receive benefit from this as well. I keep my rates reasonable to make acupuncture accessible to those who need it.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
Most people aren’t aware of the vast scope of conditions I can effectively treat in my practice. These include anxiety, bone fracture, common cold, constipation, cramps, diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, insomnia, hip and low back pain, knee issues, muscle strain, general pain, PMS, postpartum issues, sprains, and stress. If my patients have a new health concern, they know now to call me and ask, “Can acupuncture help with this?” The answer is usually, &#8220;Yes!&#8221; Acute issues can often be addressed in two-to-four treatments, while chronic issues may take longer.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I need regular exercise or I get really crabby. Having a daily spiritual practice is also a key. I try to regularly schedule time off to renew myself. I follow the 80-20 rule with food and try to eat a simple healthy diet 80 percent of the time. When I splurge on something every once in a while, I bless it and then fully enjoy it. Laughter is a great way to reduce stress, and thankfully my goofy dog keeps me from getting too serious. Being connected with nature is essential for me.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://feelbetteracu.com">feelbetteracu.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:mbenforado@gmail.com">mbenforado@gmail.com</a><br />
(831) 212-3090<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BenforadoAcupuncture">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marianne-benforado/16/52b/783">LinkedIn</a>    </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
630 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062<br />
1288 Kifer Road, Suite 202, Sunnyvale, CA 94086</p>
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		<title>Eugene, OR: Yumiko Freeman</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: General wellness, headaches / migraines, musculoskeletal pain, pediatric conditions, stress Styles: Japanese acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? My family was saved by acupuncture tremendously—with my lower back, during our daughter&#8217;s birth, and my husband with a spinal cord injury. I was [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/eugene-or-yumiko-freeman/">Eugene, OR: Yumiko Freeman</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: General wellness, headaches / migraines, musculoskeletal pain, pediatric conditions, stress<br />
Styles: Japanese acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
My family was saved by acupuncture tremendously—with my lower back, during our daughter&#8217;s birth, and my husband with a spinal cord injury. I was thankful and inspired by those who helped us when we were facing challenging times. I felt like I was missing something meaningful and useful to share with the community.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I only treat one patient at a time. I have two reasons for this: to build rapport and trust with each of my patients, and to allow extra time for other modalities, such as tuina massage or moxa therapy, in addition to acupuncture. These lead to speedy recoveries. Additionally, I specialize in pediatrics. As a mother myself, I can understand parents’ concerns over children’s health issues. I also love treating children. I use non-needle methods for treating them. I also speak Japanese fluently.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
Every time my patients say they are doing/feeling better after a treatment, I feel very warm inside. Witnessing proud happy expressions from little ones when they get needled for the first time brings me big smiles. Getting referrals from my patients also make me really happy. Also, getting to know my patients and laughing together is special.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
There are two: 1. “It hurts!” Acupuncture needles are very thin. Many feel a little prick with a needle is inserted. After that, feelings of warmth, ache, and fuzziness are common. If you feel a sharpness lingering, let your acupuncturist know right away, and he or she can adjust the needles. </p>
<p>2. “I tried it and it didn’t work” Acupuncture is a cumulative therapy for some conditions. As you receive more treatments, greater effectiveness is expected. It’s important to give it faith and find an acupuncturist you can trust.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
Cooking and eating real food, especially miso soup (almost daily). Having relaxation time is important, too. I love reading books/magazines in a nice, warm bath. Watching silly Japanese shows and laughing out loud is relaxing to me as well. Gardening, dancing, singing, and doing tai chi and yoga all keep me happy and healthy. I believe getting massage and acupuncture regularly is crucial to healthy living.</p>
<p><strong>You mentioned using non-needle methods for treating children. Can you explain that?</strong><br />
I needle kids only when they feel okay and give me permission to do so. I show them the needles before hand. The youngest person I&#8217;ve needled was three years old. He was so curious after seeing his mom being needled and wanted to give it a try. In addition to the needles, I often use a laser pen (microcurrent) to treat younger kids. These pens don’t cause any sensation, and often kids are fascinated by red light. I also use pediatric tuna massage, moxa heat therapy, shonishin (another non-needle technique), acupressure, and Chinese formulas in tincture form. In general, children respond more quickly than adults to acupuncture treatments.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://eugenefamilyacupuncture.com">eugenefamilyacupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:eugenefamilyacupuncture@gmail.com">eugenefamilyacupuncture@gmail.com</a><br />
(541) 525-9580<br />
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492 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401</p>
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		<title>Fincastle, VA: Brian Huwe and Mary Beth Ladenheim</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Hybrid Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, digestive conditions, general wellness, menstrual conditions Styles: Classical Chinese medicine, herbal therapy Why did you become an acupuncturist? We became acupuncturists because of our combined positive experiences with Traditional Chinese Medicine, our desire to pursue a deeply meaningful career, and our academic interest in a philosophical medicine. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/fincastle-va-brian-huwe-and-mary-beth-ladenheim/">Fincastle, VA: Brian Huwe and Mary Beth Ladenheim</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Hybrid<br />
Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, digestive conditions, general wellness, menstrual conditions<br />
Styles: Classical Chinese medicine, herbal therapy</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
We became acupuncturists because of our combined positive experiences with Traditional Chinese Medicine, our desire to pursue a deeply meaningful career, and our academic interest in a philosophical medicine.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
We practice classical Chinese medicine, an unabbreviated form of Chinese medicine. In classical practice, medicine and health are regarded as arts that are informed by an understanding of our place in the natural world and each individual patient. We treat by choosing among 74 channel systems, using a straightforward, elegant, and thorough understanding of human physiology and pathology as laid out in a variety of classical texts.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
The most rewarding moment for us is when a patient begins to notice the subtle but pervasive changes in his or her daily experience. As patients progress through treatment and become more deeply connected to themselves, they generally begin to feel less divided between “mind and body.” This is a beautiful and humbling time for us as practitioners. It’s an honor to be a part of a person’s process as they become an assimilated whole, casting off pain, darkness, and old misconceptions in favor of a belief in their own capacity to heal.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
The idea that acupuncture and herbalism are only for a certain kind of person is probably the saddest misconception about the medicine. The belief of who this “certain kind” of person is varies. Some people think you have to be rich, or young, or a hippie, or an atheist, or a Buddhist, or have back pain. Acupuncture and herbalism are for anyone who’s interested—and the medicine can help an uninterested person. Certainly active participation yields better results than resistance or disinterest, but we’ve seen skeptical and disbelieving people have excellent results.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
We live as simply as possible, staying connected to our resources and our values. As small business owners ourselves, we support other small businesses so that we can help to grow healthy, vibrant, and self-sufficient communities. We love to cook, using foods we grew and locally grown foods. If we eat out, we favor neighborhood eateries. We believe in the importance of receiving the medicine that we practice, and both get weekly acupuncture treatments and custom herbal formulas. We also get monthly massages. Living in the mountains of Virginia means that we have access to incredible outdoor recreation opportunities. We spend as much time as we can on the Appalachian Trail. We also enjoy practicing yoga and qigong, but get much of our exercise keeping up with our toddler.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://vcacu.com">vcacu.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:info@vcacu.com">info@vcacu.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vcacu.com/blog">Blog</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/valleyclassicalacupuncture">Facebook</a><br />
(540) 206-6569</p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
22 S. Roanoke Street, Fincastle, VA 24090</p>
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		<title>Portland, OR: Stephanie Worth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Anxiety, back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;s health Styles: Pediatric acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), trigger point acupuncture Why did you become an acupuncturist? Acupuncture is the medicine I was looking for my whole life. Health has always been my interest and priority, but acupuncture resonated with me, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/portland-or-stephanie-worth/">Portland, OR: Stephanie Worth</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Anxiety, back pain, general wellness, musculoskeletal pain, women&#8217;s health<br />
Styles: Pediatric acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), trigger point acupuncture</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
Acupuncture is the medicine I was looking for my whole life. Health has always been my interest and priority, but acupuncture resonated with me, and it made me feel better than I had in years. Acupuncture opened my eyes to how my job, my relationships, and my lifestyle were all connected and impacting my health. I craved that “balance” my practitioner spoke of, and I realized I knew many people who felt the same way. After acupuncture, I felt so hopeful about the power of the human body to heal, and I wanted to share that with others.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
You will feel cared for when you come to me for treatment. I work very hard for my patients, and understand the challenges they face in their everyday while trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Just like most people, I also strive to find balance in my life. We can’t always control our circumstances, but I have seen this medicine do amazing things for people. The human body is capable of tremendous healing. I believe in taking an integrated approach, utilizing both Western and Eastern medicine, in order to give patients the most comprehensive care possible, and make them feel wholly taken care of. Many people search for the right thing to help them with their health, and often they end their search here.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
My interactions with patients are the best part of my job. Working with people to improve their quality of life is an incredible way to invest energy. I am inspired by the people I meet, and filled up by the stories and strength of the patients who come in my door. We are all trying to get through life in the best way that we can, and to be able to help someone along that road makes this a most rewarding profession.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
People often believe acupuncture does not work because they did not “get better” in one or two treatments. We might spend years pushing our bodies and neglecting our health, yet we expect to be symptom-free overnight. There are certainly times you will see amazing results after just a few treatments. More often than not, it takes time for our bodies to come back into balance, as well as commitment from the patient to the treatment plan.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
Running, spinning, and climbing make me feel stronger both physically and mentally. Music, travel, and people inspire me and make me happy. I spend time outdoors and with the people I love. I get acupuncture. Eating whole foods keeps me energized, and finding a good Pinot noir keeps me from being too serious.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://acupuncturenwpdx.com">acupuncturenwpdx.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:acupuncturenorthwest@gmail.com">acupuncturenorthwest@gmail.com</a><br />
(503) 493-9389<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AcupunctureNorthwest">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieworth/">LinkedIn</a>  </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
2262 N. Albina Ave, Suite 110, Portland, OR 97227</p>
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		<title>New York, NY: Heidi Kothe-Levie</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, cancer support, general wellness, HIV / AIDS, women&#8217;s health Styles: Herbal therapy, Master Tung acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? While living abroad in Japan, my own health journey had a life-altering course correction by a Japanese acupuncturist. I knew I wanted [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/new-york-ny-heidi-kothe-levie/">New York, NY: Heidi Kothe-Levie</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Autoimmune conditions, cancer support, general wellness, HIV / AIDS, women&#8217;s health<br />
Styles: Herbal therapy, Master Tung acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
While living abroad in Japan, my own health journey had a life-altering course correction by a Japanese acupuncturist. I knew I wanted to share this powerful medicine with those in the West and pay my good luck forward!</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I worked at an investment bank in New York to put myself through school for Asian medicine. I understand first hand how stress can wreak havoc on the body. I also believe that dis-ease is a blessing and a lesson in disguise—it puts us out of our comfort zone, which is the sweet spot for growth.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
My patients are my greatest teachers and sources of inspiration. They continually leave me in amazement of the human spirit. I love the journeys I&#8217;m privileged to witness on a daily basis.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
That you need to &#8220;believe&#8221; in acupuncture in order for it to work. Acupuncture calls on your body&#8217;s own innate ability to heal, despite your mind. Some of the most responsive patients are animals and children, neither of which &#8220;believe&#8221; in it.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
Kundalini yoga and qigong have become vital staples in my daily health practices. As someone with autoimmune, diet is absolutely critical for me, as is regular acupuncture.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://ancienthealingformodernliving.com">ancienthealingformodernliving.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:acuheidi@gmail.com">acuheidi@gmail.com</a><br />
(917) 207-9715<br />
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<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/heidi-kothe-levie-l-ac/18/a38/198">LinkedIn</a>   </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
928 Broadway, Suite 1200, New York, NY, 10010</p>
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		<title>Framingham, MA: Abby Greiner</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Depression, digestive conditions, general wellness, insomnia, women&#8217;s health Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, Japanese acupuncture, veterinary acupuncture Why did you become an acupuncturist? Before becoming an acupuncturist, I worked with horses. I was amazed at how much better my horse felt after his acupuncture treatments, so I decided to [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/framingham-ma-abby-greiner/">Framingham, MA: Abby Greiner</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Depression, digestive conditions, general wellness, insomnia, women&#8217;s health<br />
Styles: Dr. Tan&#8217;s Balance Method, Japanese acupuncture, veterinary acupuncture</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
Before becoming an acupuncturist, I worked with horses. I was amazed at how much better my horse felt after his acupuncture treatments, so I decided to try it for myself. As time went on, training and competing became less of a priority, and holistic medicine became a deeper interest. I wanted to learn more. Now, I am very happy to be able to share my knowledge and my skills with my patients. Nothing brings more satisfaction that knowing you&#8217;ve helped someone feel better!</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I am very comfortable talking to people, so they generally feel very comfortable with me. I am happy to work with a patient on any level, whether it&#8217;s physical pain, emotional imbalance, or spiritual seeking. I have done much personal exploration into these areas, and my life experience allows me a unique perspective on whatever my patients might bring to the table.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
I love the interaction with the patient. The trust my patients place in me is something I never take for granted. I also love that each day is different, and that I get to witness the positive changes that happen in patients&#8217; lives.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
The biggest misconception I hear is that it &#8220;doesn&#8217;t work.&#8221; This statement is often made by people who only tried one treatment, or one practitioner, or expected acupuncture to &#8220;heal&#8221; them without taking any responsibility for their health.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I do my best to eat healthy, get enough sleep, get outside daily (weather permitting!), and stay engaged in activities that I love. Meditation, qigong practice, growing my own food, and walking in the woods with my dog are all activities that contribute greatly to my physical and emotional wellbeing.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://fullheartacupuncture.com">fullheartacupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:abby@fullheartacupuncture.com">abby@fullheartacupuncture.com</a><br />
(508) 341-3481<br />
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<a href="http://www.jillslist.com/practitioners/abby-greiner-acupuncture-framingham-ma">Jill&#8217;s List</a>   </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
494 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702</p>
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		<title>Bothell, WA: Miranda Marti</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Private Specialties: Addiction, allergies, general wellness, sexual conditions, women&#8217;s health Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, NADA, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? I chose to study acupuncture during my third year of naturopathic medicine training, when I realized that acupuncture addresses physical and emotional discomfort in efficient, effective [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/bothell-wa-miranda-marti/">Bothell, WA: Miranda Marti</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Private<br />
Specialties: Addiction, allergies, general wellness, sexual conditions, women&#8217;s health<br />
Styles: Auricular (ear) acupuncture, NADA, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
I chose to study acupuncture during my third year of naturopathic medicine training, when I realized that acupuncture addresses physical and emotional discomfort in efficient, effective and sustainable ways that are often unmatched in Western medicine. In particular, I was drawn to how Traditional Chinese Medicine views the body and mind holistically, gracefully integrating the treatment of mind, body, and spirit into every acupuncture session. Acupuncture is also appealing because it is accessible to and effective for people with conditions that are not well served by Western medicine, such as sexual issues or addictive and compulsive behaviors. My interest in these areas predates my acupuncture training by over a decade. I’ve worked with harm-reduction organizations, focusing on safer sexual practices and needle exchange programs. So finding an effective, empowering, and sustainable avenue of care made the decision to become an acupuncturist an easy one.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I work in an integrative medicine setting. My clinic and practice are multidisciplinary: MDs, NDs, and acupuncturists working side by side and often collaborating to treat patients. So I live with one foot in the Western medicine world and one in the Traditional Chinese Medicine world. This gives me experience in explaining acupuncture, which is generally delivered in a language of metaphor that defies easy translation into Western terms, to people who have no previous experience with it. It also gives me good insight into how acupuncture fits into the context of all the other types of healthcare a patient may be receiving. This allows my patients and I to have an informed discussion about what to expect from acupuncture, covering what acupuncture can and cannot provide in comparison with other forms of medicine and self-care.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
My favorite part of my job is watching people become more self-sufficient and confident in their wellbeing and recovery. I love talking with people after their first, second, or third acupuncture session when they describe the changes they noticed after their last treatment, even if they struggle to articulate what exactly those changes were. It’s not a report of improvement that I expect or look forward to, but the awareness, hope, and empowerment that arise when people notice a change in how they feel. It’s an old joke that good healthcare providers tend to put themselves out of business, but I appreciate the sentiment behind it. I genuinely enjoy the moment when a patient feels empowered to set their own schedule for follow up, confident they’ll know when their body tells them they need to return</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
The biggest misconception I hear is that acupuncture needles are magic—that the needles do the work that makes a person feel better. The needles are tools that allow the body to unstick and refocus its energy in more productive ways. The needles are tools that help unlock unrealized healing potential within the body. The needles facilitate the body’s innate ability to heal. I agree with my patients when they say that acupuncture feels like magic, because sometimes I feel that way too after my own acupuncture sessions. But I take care to explain that despite that feeling we can get from the needles, the magic of good health and healing isn’t in the needle itself. Rather, it’s in the body, mind, and spirit. The needles are efficient tools to access our own healing potential and allow the body to do what it is designed to do—sustain life and wellbeing.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
Maintaining a work-recreation balance keeps me happy and healthy. My work is balanced between seeing patients, the majority of what I do time-wise, and teaching addictions and disorders classes as adjunct faculty for Bastyr University’s Health Psychology Department. Doing one keeps me energized to do the other. I love providing care for individuals in my office, and also having the opportunity to work in the classroom training the next generation of healthcare providers. Outside of work, my lifestyle sustains me: eating in a way that nourishes me, exercising, sleeping, giving myself downtime from screens and social media, and being with my friends and family. I also use acupuncture and Western medicine to maintain my health. My hobbies include reading and participating in general fiction and science fiction book clubs, knitting, and playing harp in a Seattle-based ceilidh band, Seirm.</p>
<p><strong>In what kind of setting do you deliver acupuncture care?</strong><br />
I work in a clinic that caters to women’s health, though I see both men and women in my practice. I also see children and adolescents over the age of eight. The types of conditions I see most often are musculoskeletal pain, allergies (digestive and environmental), headaches, mental health issues, women’s health concerns, including infertility, and cravings for psychoactive drugs and compulsive behaviors. In addition to being a licensed acupuncturist, I am also a naturopathic physician. I frequently see patients for both naturopathic and acupuncture care, but do so in separate appointments. An acupuncture appointment usually lasts 30-45 minutes and can be scheduled back-to-back with a naturopathic medicine appointment if desired. I am credentialed with and accept most private insurance plans, and offer a time-of-service cash discount to patients who do not have insurance or do not receive acupuncture benefits from their insurance plan.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://balancinghealth.net">balancinghealth.net</a><br />
<a href="mailto:balancinghealth@frontier.com">balancinghealth@frontier.com</a><br />
(425) 398-9355<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balancing-Health-Integrative-Medicine/362032167146013">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandamarti">LinkedIn</a>  </p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
12900 NE 180th Street, #100, Bothell, WA 98011</p>
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		<title>Annandale, VA: Elaine Wolf Komarow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Fast facts Practice type: Hybrid Specialties: Digestive conditions, general wellness, infertility, menstrual conditions Styles: Five Element acupuncture, trigger point acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Why did you become an acupuncturist? Just like the gentleman on the razor commercials, I was a satisfied customer. I first received acupuncture more than 20 years ago and loved the [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com/listing/annandale-va-elaine-wolf-komarow/">Annandale, VA: Elaine Wolf Komarow</a> appeared first on <a href="http://acutakedirectory.com">AcuTake Acupuncturist Directory</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Practice type: Hybrid<br />
Specialties: Digestive conditions, general wellness, infertility, menstrual conditions<br />
Styles: Five Element acupuncture, trigger point acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)</p>
<p><strong>Why did you become an acupuncturist?</strong><br />
Just like the gentleman on the razor commercials, I was a satisfied customer. I first received acupuncture more than 20 years ago and loved the benefits I could see and feel in body, mind, and spirit. I had been preparing to begin my studies to become a certified nurse midwife, but soon realized that a career in acupuncture would allow me to serve a greater variety of clients in a greater range of circumstances. I loved discovering that I could help the body self-heal rather than becoming another provider of procedures and pills.</p>
<p><strong>What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?</strong><br />
I understand and like science, and I am able to explain the sometimes mystical-sounding world of acupuncture in clear non-mystical language. I continue to receive acupuncture treatment regularly and know what it is like to be on the patient side of the equation. I&#8217;ve thought a lot and written a lot about the policy side of the field.</p>
<p><strong>What do you enjoy most about your work?</strong><br />
I love working with people of all ages and circumstances. I enjoy getting to know what makes people tick. I enjoy seeing people thrive and regain good health, often after years of illness or just not feeling well.</p>
<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?</strong><br />
That it is primarily used for pain.</p>
<p><strong>How do you stay healthy in your own life?</strong><br />
I take a long walk with Buford, the dog, every day and I make an effort to get a reasonable amount of sleep. I eat three mostly healthy meals per day. I take yoga three times a week. And I try to laugh and spend time with family and friends regularly, and I get outside as much as I can.</p>
<p><strong>Learn more and get in touch</strong><br />
<a href="http://siriusacupuncture.com">siriusacupuncture.com</a><br />
<a href="mailto:elaine@siriusacupuncture.com">elaine@siriusacupuncture.com</a><br />
(703) 642-8404</p>
<p><strong>Visit</strong><br />
5021 Backlick Road, Annandale, VA 22003</p>
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