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I knew that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) had been being practiced for over 4,000 years by China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and by the Cherokee Indians and of its use for pain management and anesthesia. I also knew of a Microsystems (mapping) of the ear in which the entire body’s reflex points are represented for the treatment of illnesses. I might add that as the auricular therapist selected each point in my ear of the corresponding organs, vertebras, or parasympathetic nervous system where pain and tension had made its home, I should have been impressed. Or when the practitioner diagnosed my tongue and said I had inflammation in my body. The practitioner could tell this from the swollen and teeth marked tongue and that it was caused by stagnation of the energy flowing in my Liver and Gallbladder. But deep below the surface 20 minutes into my auricular therapy treatment all I could grasp was a deep peaceful rest that had overcome my body. The next thing I remember was being told to wake-up by the practitioner who earlier had placed needles in my ears. “Aaahhh," the exchange of pain and tension for a peaceful sleep, “Now that’s impressive!”
Seeing the difference between how stressed I was into the 20th year of my hairstyling career and the 30 minutes of peaceful sleep, emerged a lifelong dream to know more about this physical therapy called acupuncture, auricular therapy, and medical Qigong (an exercise conducted in a standing position based on TCM diagnosis to treat physical symptoms). Eight years later I took a big leap of faith to attend the oldest acupuncture college in the nation, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine to fulfill my curiosity. Upon enrollment of the course all I had to do is show up for class and study keeping in mind I am studying for my future clients.
Classmates from all over the world and I turned our attention to an international staff to learn our scope of practice, implementing skills built to last. Plus learning the answer to two universal questions; first, are the needles re-used? And secondly, do the needles hurt? The universal precautions called Clean Needle Techniques (CNT) with procedures ranging from the clinic environment, practitioner’s procedures, and the use of sterile needles answers the first question. As for pain, pain receptors vary from patient to patient depending on their tolerance for pain. The needles are in millimeters about the size of a nylon thread.
I look forward to assisting the community with the process of making healthy choices in nutrition, qigong (exercise), and acupuncture (physical therapy) through the holidays and upcoming year. Join me for Reed Acupuncture on Somerville open house, Sunday November 6 from 2pm to 5pm at 1803 Somerville Road SE, Decatur. Guest speaker starts at 3pm, Trudi Gardner, M.S. speaking on Feng Shui for the home. I will be serving crab cakes, spinach artichoke dip made healthy, and will have door prizes.
Call Kathy Holmes Reed for Acupuncture, Qigong classes, and or private cooking class appointments at 256-303-5729.
Contact information:
reed acupuncture on somerville
contact: kathy reed
address: 1803 somerville rd, decatur
phone: 256-303-5729
