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Acupuncture is a form of healing therapy that stimulates points on the body to activate and replenish the bodies ability to rebalance & restore itself naturally. Disruptions to the bodies flow of energy, or "qi" can cause a disrupton to your physical, emotional and mental well being. Acupuncture allows Qi to flow toward areas where it is deficient and away from areas where it is in excess, thus restoring balance, which promotes general health and resistance to disease.
Kristen Swegles
MTCM, LAc., CMP
Acupuncture & Herbal medicine
Specializing in Pain Management and Women’s Health
Santa Barbara Chinese Medicine offers complimentary consultations and insurance benefits checks. Kristen is in network with Blue cross Blue shield, however coverage is based on individual plans. United, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Workmans Comp. and Personal Injury cases and some other companies provide out of network coverage.
Services
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Acupuncture - Placement of fine sterile needles on acupuncture points to tonify or sedate Qi.
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Herbal prescriptions - tinctures, tea or pills to correct personal patterns of imbalance and to enhance the effects of acupuncture treatments.
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Cupping – A method of removing stagnant qi and blood to relieve muscle tension and pain.
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Moxibustion - A warming technique using a stick of smoking herbs to heal trauma and promote the flow of qi.
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Gua Sha – A soup spoon is used to gently massage muscle layers and relieve the area of tension and pain.
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Tui Na - Medical massage.
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Reiki - Placement of hands on and around the body to heal trauma and pain.
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Floral Acupuncture - Flower essences placed on acupuncture points.
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Flower Essences - The vibrational signature of a “bach flower remedy” placed in water, or in a personal blend.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Acupuncturist will ask you questions about your health history to get a clear understanding of your condition(s). A Chinese medical diagnosis is found by looking at your tongue and taking your pulse on both wrists. Fine, sterile disposable needles are used for a treatment that lasts from 20-40 minutes. You should feel comfortable and relaxed during your treatment and may fall into a meditation or fall asleep. A typical first visit is 90 minutes and subsequent visits are 60 minutes. Please arrive early if the paperwork will not be brought in.
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Allergies & Inflammation
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Asthma & Respiratory Problems
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Back Pain
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