Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia - An Oriental Medicine & Traditional Chinese Medicine Alternative Health Care Clinic

<body bgcolor="#FDFDE3"> <h1>Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia</h1> <p>The Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia is a health clinic in Roanoke Virginia that provides Oriental Medicine health care to patients by applying the three Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM modalities of Acupuncture, Herbs, and Bodywork. In addition to these, our Health Center also provides Rolfing.</p> <h1>Oriental Medicine</h1> <p>Oriental Medicine, also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is an alternative health care system comprised of Acupuncture, Herbs, and Bodywork. In addition to these, our Health Center also provides Rolfing. Oriental Medicine, originally known as "Balance Medicine", is composed of Acupuncture, Herbology and bodywork (Tuina & Shiatsu). The 5,000 year old holistic system of medicine has been continuously refined over the centuries and is designed to bring harmony and balance to an individual's health.</p> <h1>Oriental Acupuncture</h1> <p>Oriental Acupuncture is the first of the three TCM modalities of Oriental Medicine. Acupuncture is a comprehensive medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses for over 5000 years. It is an essential part of traditional Oriental medicine that includes not only Acupuncture but also Chinese herbology, bodywork, dietary therapy, and exercise, based on traditional Oriental medical principles.</p> <h1>Oriental Herbs</h1> <p>Oriental Herbs is the second of the three TCM modalities of Oriental Medicine. CHINESE HERBS are very potent. They can be used in acute or chronic syndromes and should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner. Currently, Chinese Herbal Medicine has become acknowledged for its profound benefits in healing - supplementing and often replacing heavy use of pharmaceuticals for some individuals. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine consists of 6,000 individual substances derived from plant, animal, and mineral sources. The use of these substances can be traced back to 5,000 B.C. Since then, an incredibly rich and powerful system has medicine has been created. Generally, an herbal prescription consists of a combination of 6-12 herbs, ensuring effectiveness while minimizing side effects. The herbs are available in the form of granules, herbal teas, tablets, liquid extracts, capsules, lotions, creams, salves, or poultices.</p> <h1>Oriental Bodywork</h1> <p>Oriental Bodywork is the third of the three TCM modalities of Oriental Medicine. I utilize several styles of Oriental bodywork; TUINA is the traditional system of Chinese style physical therapy or massage. SHIATSU is the traditional system of Japanese style physical therapy or massage. Both may be used in conjunction with Acupuncture or herbs to enhance treatments in a variety of musculo-skeletal conditions. Tuina and Shiatsu are perhaps the oldest form of Oriental medicine, predating Acupuncture. As practiced it is similar to other more familiar forms of bodywork (i.e. Swedish) but uses Acupressure points (Acupoints) and meridian based therapy. The practitioner works to open the flow of Qi in meridians as well as muscle groups. As such we could name this therapy "ACUPRESSURE" or "Medical Massage", used for specific medical conditions (such as TMJ, sciatica), to relieve the body from its limitations induced by pain.</p> <h1>Roanoke Virginia</h1> <p>Grandin Healing Arts Center</p> <p>1701 Grandin Road SW</p> <p>Roanoke, Virginia 24015</p> <p>(540) 344-3286 / 467-6939</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2" width="100%" height="120"> <IMG SRC="images/banner.gif" WIDTH=749 HEIGHT=120 ALT="Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="1" width="168" height="100%" valign="top"> <table width="168" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr><TD><IMG SRC="images/nav_bar_top.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=74 ALT="Navigation Bar - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="index.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('home','','images/home_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="home" border="0" SRC="images/home_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="Home - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="orientalMedicine.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('orientalmedicine','','images/oriental_medicine_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="orientalmedicine" border="0" SRC="images/oriental_medicine_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="Oriental Medicine - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="acupuncture.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('acupuncture','','images/acupuncture_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="acupuncture" border="0" SRC="images/acupuncture_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="Acupuncture - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="herbs.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('herbs','','images/herbs_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="herbs" border="0" SRC="images/herbs_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="Herbs - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="bodywork.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('bodywork','','images/bodywork_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="bodywork" border="0" SRC="images/bodywork_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="Bodywork - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="rolfing.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('rolfing','','images/rolfing_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="rolfing" border="0" SRC="images/rolfing_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="Rolfing - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="fees.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('fees','','images/fees_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="fees" border="0" SRC="images/fees_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="Fees & Services - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><A HREF="moreinformation.html" ONMOUSEOVER="MM_swapImage('moreinformation','','images/moreinformation_on.gif',1)" ONMOUSEOUT="MM_swapImgRestore()" TARGET="_self"><IMG name="moreinformation" border="0" SRC="images/moreinformation_off.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=42 ALT="More Information - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke Virginia"></a></TD></tr> <tr><TD><IMG SRC="images/nav_bar_bottom.gif" WIDTH=168 HEIGHT=133 ALT="Navigation Bar - Acupuncture Center of Roanoke - Oriental Medicine, Oriental Acupuncture, Oriental Herbs, and Oriental Bodywork in Roanoke, Virginia"></TD></tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td colspan="1" width="100%" height="100%"> <IMG SRC="images/quoteOM.gif" align="right" WIDTH=302 HEIGHT=287 ALT="Quote"> <span class="h1">What is Oriental Medicine?<br><br></span> <span class="p">Oriental Medicine is a comprehensive medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses for over 5000 years. It includes not only Acupuncture but also Chinese herbology, bodywork, dietary therapy and exercise, and is based on traditional Oriental medical principles.<br><br></span> <span class="p">Oriental Medicine predates western medicine by thousands of years, and as a system stands on its own as a primary care modality. It is grounded in ancient Daoist philosophies concerning universal patterns of movement and balance, and unlike the predominant "localized" approach, it views health holistically as interrelated spheres of influence: mind, body and spirit; individuals and their environments; and a constantly interactive web of experience, awareness, and intention.<br><br></span> <img align="left" src="images/stone.gif" alt="Zhong Zheng Jing" width="158" height="204"> <span class="p">Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Bodywork strengthen one's physical and emotional body - to help prevent disease, control pain, soothe and alleviate chronic conditions, and enhance the quality and longevity of life. Practitioners do not treat a diagnosed disease alone - the focus is instead to discern patterns and conditions which harbor and perpetuate imbalances that manifest as disease and illness. The many modalities employed in Oriental Medicine influence energetic pathways - "meridians" - bringing the whole being into equilibrium with both internal and external influences. Current trends in health care show that by integrating these eastern practices with western (allopathic) medicine, patients are better able to enhance and deepen the effectiveness of their efforts to live healthier, more balanced and energetic lives.<br><br><br></span> <table width="100%"> <tr> <td align="center" colspan="3"> <span class="h1" style="font-weight: bold;">Oriental Medicine Treats</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Chronic Illnesses</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Insomnia</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Diabetes/Hypoglycemia</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Preventative Health</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Fatigue</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Fibromyalgia & CFS</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Children's Health</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Allergies</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Thyroid Conditions</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Liver Problems</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Immune system deficiency</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Chemotherapy/radiation side effects</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Shingles</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Eye, ear, nose and throat disorders</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Attention Deficit Disorder/ADD</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Dizziness</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="p">Supportive therapy for other chronic and painful debilitating disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Addictions</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Smoking</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Drug Addiction</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Alcoholism</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Anxiety & Depression</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Fatigue</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Stress/Tension</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Anxiety/Depression</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Circulatory Disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Hypertension</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Heart Problems</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Stroke</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Palpitations</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Angina pectoris</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Arteriosclerosis</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Gastrointestinal Disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Constipation/Diarrhea</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Colitis</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Ulcers</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Hemorrhoids</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Food allergies</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Gall Bladder Disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Indigestion/gastritis</span> </td> <td colspan="2"> <span class="p">Anorexia</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Gynecological Disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Infertility/men & women</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Fibroids</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Menopause</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Premenstrual symptoms/PMS</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Pre-Delivery care</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Post-partum care</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Mastitis</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Endometriosis</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Morning sickness</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Gynecological disorders, irregular/painful mense</span> </td> <td colspan="2"> <span class="p">Sexual dysfunction</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Pain Syndromes</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Shoulder pain</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Toothaches</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Headache/Migranes</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Tendonitis/Neuralgia</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Rheumatism</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Sports Injuries</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Neck pain/stiffness</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Knee pain</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Back & Hip pain/Sciatica</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Paralysis/Numbness</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Arthritis/Joint problems</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Respiratory Disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Sore throat</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Colds/Flu</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Asthma</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Allergies/Hay Fever</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Sinusitis</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Cough/Bronchitis</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Skin Disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Acne</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Herpes</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Rashes/Urticaria</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <span class="bold">Urogenital Disorders</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Bladder/Kidney problems/stones</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Urinary problems/UTI</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Stress incontinence</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span class="p">Sexual dysfunction/infertility</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Prostate problems</span> </td> <td> <span class="p">Chronic bladder infection</span> </td> </tr> </table> <span class="h1"><br>What To Expect<br><br></span> <span class="p">The initial visit involves an extensive intake to assess medical history, diet, lifestyle, stress, emotions, environmental influences and symptomatology. Oriental medicine diagnoses and treats syndromes rather than diseases.<br><br></span> <span class="p">Diagnostic procedures usually include specific questions about physical functions and mental processes, examination of tongue and pulses, and some palpation to detect areas of deficiency or stagnation. Unique to this medicine is an examination of the patient's tongue and the taking of a patient's pulses. These methods allow the practitioner to better understand the internal environment of the patient. Both are more intricate than with Western models. For example, pulse-taking involves six pulse positions allowing the practitioner to understand all 12 meridians. The tongue can show internal heat or cold, deficiency, excess conditions, etc.<br><br></span> <img src="images/tao.jpg" align="left" alt="Tao" width="200" height="123"> <span class="p">Depending on patient preferences and indicated treatment protocols, massage, acupressure, acupuncture, heat therapy, essential oils, cupping, or various other techniques may be applied to achieve longer-lasting results in a shorter amount of time. Individually-tailored granular herbal formulas may be suggested, and dietary/exercise recommendations recommended for daily maintenance between visits.<br><br></span> <span class="p">Subsequent visits last 45 minutes to an hour, and the frequency of treatments will vary with each individual and their needs. Acute syndromes might need two to three treatments per week while the general protocol for treatment of chronic syndromes is four to six weekly treatments. Once a patient realizes satisfactory results from treatment, they are encouraged to maintain a seasonal maintenance schedule in order to stay in balance.<br><br></span> <span class="p">Many conditions may be alleviated very rapidly by Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. However, some conditions that have developed over a course of years will be relieved only with slow, steady progress. As in any form of healing, the patient's attitude, diet, determination and lifestyle will affect the outcome of a course of treatment. Patients are encouraged to actively participate in their healing process. Although Oriental medicine can treat most conditions, there are circumstances that can be dealt with more effectively by Western medicine. In such cases, I will recommend you contact a Western medical doctor. 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