In acupuncture, the turning point is the arrival of qi, pronounced "chee", or energy, at a particular point in the body. In psychotherapy, it is the arrival of mental clarity. Neither arrival should be taken for granted. The turning point is where you pause, reflect, listen, and feel. Acupuncture and Psychotherapy share four basic principles. First, to know your genuine nature is to be liberated.
Second, the causes of suffering and illness often come from within the body and mind, as does the cure. Third, the practitioner must be present, to listen to what is said and what is not said. Fourth, an acupuncturist focuses on restoring the energetic balance of the body and mind and a psychotherapist transforms the pain of a traumatic event. The Chinese have a saying that the beginning of a thousand diseases begin in the mind.
Not all diseases are psychological, but many have symptoms which originate from the subconscious. Mind, body and spirit are hand in hand. A vibrant life requires a full range of emotional experiences and freedom from unnecessary pain and suffering.
Second, the causes of suffering and illness often come from within the body and mind, as does the cure. Third, the practitioner must be present, to listen to what is said and what is not said. Fourth, an acupuncturist focuses on restoring the energetic balance of the body and mind and a psychotherapist transforms the pain of a traumatic event. The Chinese have a saying that the beginning of a thousand diseases begin in the mind.
Not all diseases are psychological, but many have symptoms which originate from the subconscious. Mind, body and spirit are hand in hand. A vibrant life requires a full range of emotional experiences and freedom from unnecessary pain and suffering.
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Asian Body Therapy, Tuina & Medical Qi Gong, AOMA, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin TX.
Masters in Social Work, Our Lady of the Lake University, Worden School of Social Service, San Antonio, TX.
I have been a licensed Clinical Social worker for over 31 years, and in the last 10 years I have added acupuncture and hypnoanalysis to my practices in Austin and San Antonio.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and children.
After being introduced to acupuncture while pursuing my Masters of Social Work, I became interested in the practice of Chi Gong and Tai Chi and in 2002 attended a Tai Chi Chuan international competition in Shanxi, China.
Masters in Social Work, Our Lady of the Lake University, Worden School of Social Service, San Antonio, TX.
I have been a licensed Clinical Social worker for over 31 years, and in the last 10 years I have added acupuncture and hypnoanalysis to my practices in Austin and San Antonio.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and children.
After being introduced to acupuncture while pursuing my Masters of Social Work, I became interested in the practice of Chi Gong and Tai Chi and in 2002 attended a Tai Chi Chuan international competition in Shanxi, China.
I accept payments from most insurance carriers for therapy sessions, but not for acupuncture.
To determine if your insurance policy covers psychotherapy, ask and answer the following questions for yourself.
Your health insurance carrier will be able to help you answer the questions as well.
A session can be between 60 and 90 minutes long.
Initial sessions are about 90 minutes long and follow up sessions are usually shorter.
The fee also depends on the services, therapy sessions may be longer than most acupuncture sessions, but they are not always more expensive.
To determine if your insurance policy covers psychotherapy, ask and answer the following questions for yourself.
Your health insurance carrier will be able to help you answer the questions as well.
A session can be between 60 and 90 minutes long.
Initial sessions are about 90 minutes long and follow up sessions are usually shorter.
The fee also depends on the services, therapy sessions may be longer than most acupuncture sessions, but they are not always more expensive.
There are a number of theories regarding how acupuncture works.
One theory is that acupuncture enhances the immune system.
This is good for everyone, because it can serve as a preventive medicine.
A second theory is that acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins which are the body's main natural pain killer.
Another theory is that acupuncture regulates neurotransmitter levels, such as serotonin and noradrenaline.
These neurotransmitters play a role in treating depression as well as appetite control.
One theory is that acupuncture enhances the immune system.
This is good for everyone, because it can serve as a preventive medicine.
A second theory is that acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins which are the body's main natural pain killer.
Another theory is that acupuncture regulates neurotransmitter levels, such as serotonin and noradrenaline.
These neurotransmitters play a role in treating depression as well as appetite control.
Sometimes, but not always.
Due to the quick pain relief, the benefits of auricular therapy outweigh any inconvenience.
If patients are uncomfortable with needles, I can use other auricular therapy methods.
It stimulates endorphin production, relieving pain and discomfort while enhancing a person's sense of well being.
Auricular therapy involves putting pressure or inserting needles at five distinct points in the ear; I usually include a general acupuncture treatment in an auricular therapy session.
Due to the quick pain relief, the benefits of auricular therapy outweigh any inconvenience.
If patients are uncomfortable with needles, I can use other auricular therapy methods.
It stimulates endorphin production, relieving pain and discomfort while enhancing a person's sense of well being.
Auricular therapy involves putting pressure or inserting needles at five distinct points in the ear; I usually include a general acupuncture treatment in an auricular therapy session.
We can all benefit from medical hypnoanalysis.
Anyone who needs pain management and stress reduction will benefit from medical hypnoanalysis.
Anyone who wants to relieve anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma issues, fear, insomnia, sexual, physical, emotional, or psychological issues and behavioral patterns i.e.
Unfortunately, the State of Texas does not have any licensing to do hypnosis.
However, hypnosis should be done by a doctor or a mental health professional, anyone else is not bound by privacy laws and ethics codes.
Anyone who needs pain management and stress reduction will benefit from medical hypnoanalysis.
Anyone who wants to relieve anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma issues, fear, insomnia, sexual, physical, emotional, or psychological issues and behavioral patterns i.e.
Unfortunately, the State of Texas does not have any licensing to do hypnosis.
However, hypnosis should be done by a doctor or a mental health professional, anyone else is not bound by privacy laws and ethics codes.
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