Work with a Top Acupuncturist in West Bloomfield MI
About the practice, the treatments and Chinese medicine in general
Initial adult acupuncture appointment - 90 minutes
Upon your arrival for your first Acupuncture appointment, you will be required to fill out a few forms. You can also print them at your convenience ahead of time and bring them completed to your appointment. You can find them here.
During the first part of your appointment, we will discuss your health and medical history and specific concerns. As acupuncture treats the whole being, we will discuss all aspects of your life, so I can design the most appropriate treatment plan.
After the initial intake, I will create your birth chart based upon the Chinese calendar to better understand your constitutional tendencies, the pathogenesis, and the unique way of treating you. I will take your pulse and look at your tongue to form an accurate Chinese medicine diagnosis. Once I have all the information, we will discuss your expectations and my recommendations for the most effective treatment plan.
At this point, Acupuncture needles will be placed to the appropriate points and will stay in for 20-40 minutes or at times placed and immediately removed, depending on the treatment strategy. Gua Sha, Cupping and Moxibustion may be used as well.
Please try to wear comfortable loose clothing for your appointment.
Pulse Diagnosis
Every visit patients are reevaluated, the pulse is an important diagnostic tool in Chinese medicine and is used by skilled practitioners
Follow up adult acupuncture - 60 minutes
When you come in for your follow-up appointment, we will discuss changes that have occurred since your last treatment and how things are evolving. I will check the pulses again, and Acupuncture will be done.
Fire cups - Cupping
As one of the Bodywork modalities Eran incorporates cupping therapy when indicated.
Fire cups are the authentic application of this method and is a part of Classic Chinese medicine.
Follow up adult acupuncture & Bodywork - 90 minutes
After the acupuncture portion is done and the needles removed, I will add a modality which i see fit and based on a discussion between us to further support and enhance the treatment.
This could include, Reiki, CST, Massage techniques, Shiatsu, cupping, bach flower remedies, Qigong exercise.
Understanding Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Acupuncture
Very fine , sterile and disposable needles are placed into acupuncture points to stimulate the bodies’ natural way of self healing
Moxibustion
Using heat to activate the acupuncture points, it is soothing and effective way especially beneficial in cold regions
Can be applied directly on acupuncture needles, directly on the skin or indirectly .
Originating in Chinese philosophy, acupuncture takes into account and treats the entire human being. The body, mind, and spirit are seen as one. Qi氣 (the vital energy of life) is in everything and everywhere.
Normally, Qi flows throughout the body in a harmonic way through vessels called Mai 脉 (meridians) - the overall energy distribution system of channels and vessels along which the Qi flows to access all parts of the body.
Lack of Qi or the presence of unsuited or stagnant Qi may disturb the flow. There can be many causes, physical as well as non-physical. Every disturbance of the equilibrium of the Qi influences the whole human being: the body, mind, and the spirit. One could say that a disease is always caused by a disturbance of the flow of Qi or by invasion of an external Qi.
Every acupuncture point has a different kind of impact on the body based the specific quality and quantity of Qi it possesses. An acupoint Qi is determined based on the location and the meridian. The very fine acupuncture needles or Moxa are applied to a small number of acupuncture points which ultimately cause the body to restore its equilibrium. The flow of energy can then continue on its harmonious pathway through the body, and optimal health will be restored.
