What is Oriental Medicine? Is it the same as Acupuncture?
Oriental Medicine is an ancient form of medicine that is comprised of many techniques and methods. It includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, acupressure, Qi Gong, auricular therapy, oriental massage and other techniques. When using the term “Acupuncture” or “Acupuncturist,” it is actually defining one of many methods in Oriental Medicine utilized by a license profession.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Many times patients do not notice needles are being inserted. While some points may be tender or momentarily sensitive, this response to acupuncture may also hold further clinical significance. Always calmly communicate your experience to Dr. Leach to best assist your treatment plan.
What is the “Five Body Approach” to health and wellness?
The “Five Body Approach” to health and wellness addresses the five bodies you have: physical, emotional, mental, energetic and spiritual bodies. Your diseases and dis-eases may be focused in one or more bodies due to your individual physical makeup, lifestyle, repetitive thought patterns, belief systems, etc. Awareness into the Five Bodies and how it is affecting your health and wellness is important for you during treatment because you cannot resolve what you are not aware of. Through this awareness you will be able to release what has been affecting and limiting you and, in turn, improve your health and wellness.
What is the advantage to using Wellness Coaching during treatments?
Wellness Coaching is a co-creative process to assist with the resolution, healing and appropriate management of your health and wellness concerns. It is not counseling or psycho-therapy. You are actively involved in your treatments by clearly defining your goals for a realistic, pre-determined timeframe in general and also within each treatment session. This lets you, the patient, have greater participation and control in the result of your healing. Using Oriental Medicine in conjunction with Wellness Coaching empowers you to make forward improvements with your health and wellness goals during each treatment and assists expanding this throughout your Whole Self and, in turn, your life!
How long are treatments?
The one-on-one treatments are 45-50 mins in duration which are scheduled at the top of the hour during clinic hours. Throughout this time you receive focused, individualized care.
Do you offer discounts or packages?
Yes, there are a variety of package options to best suit your treatment needs. For more specific information regarding discount packages, please contact the clinic to arrange your free 30 min introduction to see if this method is right for you!
Do you use acupuncture needles on children or dogs?
Children are already exceptionally receptive to treatments and needling may not necessary. Each child is individually assessed to find the best treatment plan for him or her.
Dogs are also highly receptive to treatments do not receive needling. They receive allergy specific treatments through a multidisciplinary approach to relieve their allergies, which include acupressure, homeopathy and energetic work.
Do you do only Wellness Coaching sessions?
Yes, Wellness Coaching sessions are available by phone so people around the world can receive its benefits! They are 45-50 mins in duration and all appointments are scheduled at the top of the hour according to PST zone. Discount packages are also available for Wellness Coaching sessions.
