Kari’s Bio:
Kari Rich LMT, CNMT graduated from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in 2017. Offering multiple services such as Swedish therapeutic massage to ease the body and mind, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Cupping. Deep tissue doesn’t always have to be deep pressure. Durning an NMT treatment the goal is to normalise neuromuscular functioning in the body to alleviate pain and increase mobility.
Jeff’s Bio:
I have always loved helping others in any way I can. So strangely enough it has been my study of the martial arts, that has led me to the healing arts. During my study of ju-jitsu we were taught to use acupressure on each other to prevent injury and improve overall health. The idea of a holistic therapy improving someone’s health with touch was amazing to me, it prompted me to leave my job as a draftsman and become a massage therapist. Over the next decade I mostly helped people manage musculoakeletal pain through massage therapy and acupressure, it was during this time that I began studying a martial art based on internal focus and the flow of energy called BaGuaZhang. This led me on an amazing journey of self discovery and transformation. My eyes where opened to more than just points on the body and began to see an interlacing web of communication throughout the world and our existence in it.
Then the doors of opportunity opened, and led me to the acupucture and Chinese massage program at The American Institute of Alternative Medicine to broaden my ability to use this web in ways I didn’t know where possible. In 2014 I graduated Magna cumme laude and became a licensed acupuncturist. Continuing my education, I was lucky enough to learn from Dr. Richard Tan. He showed me the beauty of balance style acupuncture based on the Ba-Gua, the ancient organization of energies, just like the art of BaGuaZhang that brought me down this path. How wonderful and beautiful the connections of the tapestry life can be.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking, being out in nature in any way I can, Latin and ballroom dancing, playing music, meditation, and of course BaGuaZhang.
After spending the last few years in private practice in Lancaster, Solon, and Columbus, I am now honored to practice this ancient art of healing and communication with the awesome team and community at urban acupuncture.
When you cannot get the right amount of rest, everything can turn topsy-turvy. We try everything from pills to hypnosis, relaxation techniques, counting sheep, but sleep is elusive and insomnia does not take a hike. In many parts of the Asian continent, people have been going back to their roots in the treatment of physiological and mental issues. Acupuncture has proven to be advantageous as it looks into the minutest of problems associated with the body and mind. In the context of insomnia, strategically placed sterilized needles in various points of the body helps to balance the yin and yang. Through the structured method, used by licensed practitioners, energy flows through specific pathways of the body. During the treatment that deals with symptomatic causes, the health of the body of the individual is effectively balanced. Any flow of energy that is blocked for some reason or the other, causes a disruption resulting in the mind and the body rebelling unable to function as a whole. This ancient Chinese science ensures that negative energy that blocks the natural pathways causing one not to be able to sleep at all is effectively removed. Through the release of these blockages, a stimulus is evoked, healing the negative chi that is the cause of myriad physiological issues.
The science used by acupuncturists improves the body’s functions which get the natural self-healing process going. Needles placed in certain medians of the body increases the blood flow. It also improves the nervous system, cardiovascular, immune, and endocrine and digestive systems. Using it as a medium to curb stress from within to treat insomnia is a great way to get the rest one deserves. It can get quite unnerving when there are needles involved that need to be positioned on the acupoints in the body. The needles are very thin, and while they can cause you to break out in a sweat, the tiny prick does not even cause any pain, unlike an injection! The execution must be proper to ensure that the patient is free of the triggers that bind her/him resulting in sleep apnea. During the session, many patients may even fall asleep as a feeling of relaxation takes over. In medical terms, the methodology stimulates melatonin production, as there is a reduction of anxiety in favor of relaxation.
The ancient science has crossed over to mainstream medication where doctors have also taken note that acupuncture works effectively. One must ensure that s/he approaches the right practitioner. A fly by night operator may insert the needles too deep, which can cause serious injury to the nerves adding additional issues. The big picture, therefore, lets on that whilst other forms of treatment are available to treat insomnia, acupuncture is the proven solution for sleepless nights. To put it in a nutshell, the magic is in the needles, provided it is used by a licensed practitioner, period. Head out to the clinic in Columbus, OH and get rid of your insomnia once and for all.
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
Being diagnosed with cancer is one of the cruelest blows ever to hit anyone, at any age, any time. Science has evolved through the years and controlling the malady is possible with treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Unfortunately, the side effects of both the treatments are not very pleasant. Damage to the peripheral nerves because of the use of certain drugs can cause CIPN or chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The damage to nerve fibers gives rise to a series of symptoms like tingling, weakness of the muscles, acute pain, sensitivity to the cold and heat, tremendous weakness, dysesthesia, inability to balance, and paresthesia. Cancer patients with preexisting medical conditions like diabetes, heart conditions, alcoholism or drug dependence, dehydration, and severe undernourishment face a greater risk. Patients who have gone through chemo in the past may also be susceptible to the condition. Based on the severity of the condition, there are treatments available that do not interfere or cause the tumor to metastasize.
Treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is possible with pain relievers, an anti-seizure medication, and even antidepressants. It is not wise, however, to rely on these for a long-term basis as there can be adverse effects. That is precisely where acupuncture comes into play as an effective and alternative treatment plan. Given the fact that the licensed acupuncturist treats the problem without causing any pain, but induces extreme relaxation is a wonder in itself. The technique used is by inserting sterilized needles into specific points in the body to ensure that the results are effective. Any imbalance noticed by the acupuncturist, as evident with the negative chi in the body is slowly eased away through a structured process. The flow of energy is vital to human nature and when the yin and yan are not in balance, it proves that there is an underlying reason that has caused cancer to spiral out of control.
Across the world, people have noticed the advantages that this ancient Chinese science has brought. Given the fact that cancer is a worrisome illness that can result in death, it is of absolute importance to seek the expertise of a qualified expert. Irrespective of pills, many cancer patients suffer acute pain. The complementary therapy, like so with acupuncture, eases the suffering without invasive procedures. The methods can be split into two groups – general and specific. As an alternative source of generating positive energy to the body and the mind, the science works as a preventive mechanism also in dealing with physiological issues. The needles strategically placed, removes the negative flow of energy, making room for the positive.
It has been clinically proven that this alternative source of energy boosting technique is a way forward in the treatment of cancer pain and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Living with pain is not only a nuisance but living with pain accompanied by a series of additional physiological problems is worse. Head to Columbus, OH for a detailed solution to the problem and visit the website Acupuncture of Columbus.
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
Any kind of a headache is a nuisance and can practically drive you up the wall. Tension headaches are no better. They are considered one of the common types of headaches where stress, limited sleep, and skipping meals are the causes but cannot be confused with migraines. A person suffering from a tension headache may feel this for a short burst. Rare cases, however, can go on for days – this is referred to as a chronic tension headache. The pain radiates through the entire head and occurs on the top of the eyebrows or the back of the head.
One may also experience a tension headache as muscular tension in the shoulder and neck region. The usual treatments are over the counter medication or prescription relievers, hypnosis, stress management, relaxation techniques along with alternative treatments.
Acupuncture is the best alternative as it provides a long lasting remedy and relief without any side effects whatsoever. The ancient Chinese science works on three methods. Symptoms are taken into account along with the cause and the effect resulting in a tension headache. Here are the three methods used by licensed acupuncturists.
To treat the condition, the licensed acupuncturist locates certain medians/points and gets to the root cause of the problem – the triggers. The method works in calming the sympathetic nervous system and regulates the flow of blood along with relaxing the tense muscles located on the upper back and the neck. Research has proven that people who have opted for the alternative form of treatment (acupuncture) have felt the positive effects almost immediately. The frequency of tension headaches are done away with and the need to pop a pill to reduce pain or inflammation is reduced completely.
The pain relieving properties that acupuncture brings to the fore is that it is not invasive and lasts long. Head across to Columbus, OH for a dose of the real deal. Alternatively, visit the website http://acupunctureofcolumbus.com/acupuncture-works-for-anxiety-relief/ for more information about the ancient Chinese science.
For more information about how acupuncture and other treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.