Traditional Oriental Medicine is based on ancient Chinese theories of energy/Qi flow.
Qi needs to flow freely through the body in meridians, like water flows through a
garden hose. Just as water provides nourishment for the flowers to thrive and grow,
we need free flowing energy/Qi for humans to thrive and grow. If water becomes
restricted in the garden hose, the flowers will eventually wilt. For humans, the Qi
flow restriction often causes pain and illness. Acupuncture allows the practitioner
to redirect the flow of energy and balance the body back to its original health.
Ultimately, with acupuncture, herbs, lifestyle modifications, and intention, we
have the necessary elements to achieve complete harmony and health.
In Chinese Medicine, we evaluate signs and symptoms categorized as the root and the
branch. The branch symptoms are often the acute signs of illness, like a headache.
The root is the cause of the headache pain. For example, a weak immune system allows
viruses to frequent our body. Treating the headache, may help with temporary symptoms,
but does not treat the root cause, which is the weakened immune system. With Herbal
Medicine, we can address the root cause without side effects and with the treatment
principle of alleviating the headache by strengthening the immune system.
We live in a complicated world. We all need support systems to help enrich our lives and
challenge our growth process. Often, we can get stuck in cognitive and behavioral patterns
that are deleterious to our ultimate goals. If we do not have the correct tools to provide
the support necessary to change the behaviors, we often do not succeed. And the vicious
cycle prevails. Psychotherapy allows the person to have the support, structure, and
appropriate tools necessary to succeed.
Nutritional Counseling & Supplements
What we eat is crucial to our health. Utilizing the correct vitamins and supplements
from quality laboratories is another important component. Lisa educates her patients
in the dietary behaviors that support better health and weight management.
At Alchemy Acupuncture, we strive to provide the highest quality and most comprehensive
health care for the entire family.