Ashland Holistic Health

ACUPUNCTURE & TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Chinese Medicine is a large branch of medicine consisting of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Lifestyle, and massage. Its rich history dates back more than 2000 years. Chinese Medical practitioners are trained to view the body, mind, and spirit as one system that makes up the WHOLE person. The system is seen with each body part or organ having connection and effect on the other aspects of the whole. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can treat a wide variety of health issues. The most common reasons people choose Chinese medicine are: pain, stress, injury, insomnia, digestive complaints, female health, fertility, and preventative health.

Qi (pronounced chee) is the energy force that flows through the entire body. It circulates fluids, blood, and energy giving us the ability to think, move, feel, and work. When the flow of qi becomes unbalanced or blocked, illness and pain may result. Acupuncture works with the same points and pathways in which the Qi circulates, helping to promote a healthy balanced flow of this life energy.

During an acupuncture session several thin, sterile, disposable needles are inserted into the body (commonly along the hands, feet, arms. legs, abdomen and back). The needles are retained in place for 20-30 minutes while you lay quietly and calmly listening to lovely water flowing and relaxing music. There is a feeling of deep release and relaxation while the needles remain in the body and often for several hours and possibly days following the session. Most people find it very comfortable and peaceful with an effect of overall calm and stress reduction.

Chinese herbal remedies are used for the same reasons and purposes as acupuncture. At Ashland Holistic Health, Jenn will prescribe herbs separately or in conjunction with acupuncture for certain conditions as needed. The herbs will be in pill form, or in a powder that will be added to hot water to make a tea.

Jenn Collins L.Ac., MSOM is a nationally board certified and Oregon licensed acupuncturist with a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine. Her practice primarily focuses on family health with an emphasis on pain management, stress reduction, fertility, pregnancy, and other aspects of women’s health, and pediatric health. She also works with clients who just want to maintain their overall health and prevent imbalance and illness in the future.

Molly Romero, L.Ac., MSOM is a certified acupuncturist through the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine where she studied acupuncture, Chinese herbs, shiatsu therapy, Qigong. She focuses on healing existing conditions including chronic pain, and eye ailments, with the idea of prevention and long trem health.  Because of these goals she has also incorporated shiatsu massage and qigong (meditation) in order to help patients develop their resistance to future problems.

Ashland Holistic Health now offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) eye care or ‘Natural Eye Care’.

For more information call Ashland Holistic Health at (541)482-1650 or email us at info@ashlandholistichealth.com
to schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained Acupuncturists.