by urban-acupuncture | Feb 10, 2015 | Acupuncture, Acupuncturists, Uncategorized
Matthew will be joining UAC on Saturday afternoons in Clintonville from 1-5 pm. His first day with us is Valentine’s Day, February 14th
About Matthew:
Upon arriving at the Ohio State University in 2006, I felt completely lost amongst the thousands of potential paths open to me. Through a whirlwind of self-exploration, music, spiritual investigation and other meaningful encounters, I knew that I had found my purpose as a healer. I resonated strongly with Chinese medicine’s big picture: the mind, body, and spirit as one whole; using logic, creativity, observation, intuition, and heart to bring balance. I want to live in a world where Eastern and Western medicine have put their guards down and become good friends, with the shared goal of benefitting humanity. Eastern medicine excels at promoting wellness and balance, while Western medicine is unrivaled in disaster management; with their forces combined we could have our cake and eat it too. Outside of acupuncture, I regularly practice a Chinese martial art called Baguazhang, which is the foundation of my internal cultivation. I nourish myself with good food, company, and art forms of many kinds. I have a great passion for music, the greatest healer of all. Nature has always been a source of comfort to me, when I feel like something’s missing I can usually take a step out into nature and feel at home again.
by urban-acupuncture | Feb 10, 2015 | Acupuncture, Community
Free Acupuncture Treatments for Soldiers*!
We have been approved as vendors for the VA and we are now officially taking patients!
Please pass this on and share if you or someone you know has served and would benefit from acupuncture. There has been a big incentive to find other means to help our veterans deal with pain, chemical addictions, stress, and PTSD. We are honored to be able to help them for all they have done.
*If you are interested in receiving acupuncture at our office, please ask your primary physician to submit a referral for treatments to the VA Dept. for authorization. If approved, the VA will notify our office and we will contact you to set up your appointments. The number of covered visits is determined by the VA.
by urban-acupuncture | Feb 10, 2015 | What we sell at our clinic..
Doterra® Essential Oils:
The doTERRA® collection of single essential oils represents the finest aromatic extracts available in the world today. Each oil provides the living essence of its source, gently distilled from plants that are nurtured and carefully harvested throughout the world. Each oil is subjected to strict standards of purity and potency as well as a battery of thorough testing. A beautiful palate of botanical energies, they can be used individually or blended for personalized essential oil therapies.
Boline Apothecary Spring Detox:
After a winter of abuse, show your liver some love! This detox is taken twice daily until the bottle is gone. Detoxifying your liver helps your body deal with seasonal changes and allergies that rear their heads this time of year!
Boline Apothecary Lip Balm:
These lip balms are wildly popular! One test and people are sold. You should find out why! All flavors of lip balms come in .15 ounce tubes. Really emollient and available in a variety of scents. We also have a Cold Sore formula that kills the herpes virus!
Boline Apothecary is an old time local Columbus, Ohio apothecary, offering & making locavore body care that is organic, ethical, pronounceable, and effective.
by urban-acupuncture | Dec 15, 2014 | Art, Community
Travis Saunders is a self-taught artist specializing in oil & acrylic paintings on canvas. Surprisingly Saunders never painted anything prior to November of 2013 at the age of 35. Travis discovered his abilities & passion for painting after working in corporate America for over 7 years. His greatest art influence is the late Bob Ross, whom he grew up watching on the TV series “The Joy of Painting.” Saunders’ love for the ocean & sunsets is evident through his many seascape pieces.
Travis was born & raised in Shelby, Ohio by his grandparents, but has lived in the Columbus area since 1997. He married the love of his life, Kristina Saunders, on a beach in Florida in 2010. They currently reside in the NW Columbus area with their 10 year old son, Jordan & Siberian Husky mix, Lakota.
Travis Saunders Art:
Travis is available for custom work & has just recently started painting murals.
Please checkout & “Like” his artwork at www.Facebook.com/TravisSaundersArt.
Your support of local artists is greatly appreciated!
by urban-acupuncture | Dec 15, 2014 | Community
Our bodies are simply amazing. Each one of us has a remarkable, built-in defense system protecting us against bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins, and parasites all waiting to invade our bodies. This is our immune system. None of these things are able to get in when our immune systems are working optimally we are protected from these forces. But the moment it is compromised, the door to illness is open. So keeping the immune system in tip-top shape is a major factor in maintaining good health, especially during these winter months when sunshine seems to be replaced by sneezing and sniffles.
Immune Support
There are many ways to boost your immune system including eating lots of fruits and vegetables, avoiding processed, sugary and fatty foods, drinking enough water, taking a quality multi-vitamin, getting optimal rest, reducing stress, and exercising.
Another powerful arrow in the quiver of immune support is the use of essential oils. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in plants and have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. They are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. In addition to giving plants their distinctive smells, essential oils provide plants with protection against predators and disease. Modern scientific study and trends toward more holistic approaches to wellness are driving a revival and new discovery of essential oil health applications.
Aromatically, Topically, or Internally
Essential oils can be used aromatically, topically, or internally (when labeled for dietary use) and provide your body with additional tools to bolster your own natural defenses. They can be used individually or they can be blended together with other oils. Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Wild Orange come together as a wonderful protective blend, also known as On Guard blend, and offer a fragrant, natural, and effective option for immune support.*
Ways to use these protective oils include:
- Use on a cloth to wipe surfaces and doorknobs throughout the home as a disinfectant and non-toxic cleaner.
- Take internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function
- Place a couple drops in water and gargle to provide relief to an irritated throat.
- Diffuse to help purify the air, support healthy respiratory function, energize and uplift, and reduce stress, a key contributor to weakening the immune system.
- Put on the soles of children’s feet at night to provide immune support.
- Mix oil and water in a spray bottle and spray rooms, desks and bed sheets to protect against pathogens.
- Use to clean children’s hands when traveling.
*doTERRA Living Magazine
For more info, go to www.mydoterra.com/lauren , 614.323.9448. laurennewsom@hotmail.com.
Upon arriving at the Ohio State University in 2006, I felt completely lost amongst the thousands of potential paths open to me. Through a whirlwind of self-exploration, music, spiritual investigation and other meaningful encounters, I knew that I had found my purpose as a healer. I resonated strongly with Chinese medicine’s big picture: the mind, body, and spirit as one whole; using logic, creativity, observation, intuition, and heart to bring balance. I want to live in a world where Eastern and Western medicine have put their guards down and become good friends, with the shared goal of benefitting humanity. Eastern medicine excels at promoting wellness and balance, while Western medicine is unrivaled in disaster management; with their forces combined we could have our cake and eat it too. Outside of acupuncture, I regularly practice a Chinese martial art called Baguazhang, which is the foundation of my internal cultivation. I nourish myself with good food, company, and art forms of many kinds. I have a great passion for music, the greatest healer of all. Nature has always been a source of comfort to me, when I feel like something’s missing I can usually take a step out into nature and feel at home again.
