Five Element Acupuncture
About Five Element.
Five Element Acupuncture understands that the mind, the body, and the emotions are all interconnected. Each treatment addresses the whole person.
Five Element Acupuncture is a powerful healing discipline that uses the subtle energies inherent in all living things to promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
Five Element Acupuncture is a safe, effective, natural and holistic approach to healing.
A Unique Style of Acupuncture.
Five Element Acupuncture involves a more in-depth diagnostic process and aims to correct imbalances focused on healing the root cause of illness.
In this style of treatment, we stay with the patient the entire time. The needle often does not leave our hands; very few Five Element treatments involve needle retention. Treatments are interactive, individualized and may include lifestyle suggestions for you to discover your greatest potential.
Because this style of acupuncture treats the person as a whole, patients frequently experience improvements in areas beyond those which initially led them to seek support.
What to Expect.
The first session includes an in-depth intake, reviewing your medical history, personal history, and current lifestyle. It is also a time for you to share what symptoms you want to address and what changes you hope to see. This allows me to see your full picture and help determine a treatment plan that will best serve you.
A physical exam is included followed by an initial acupuncture treatment. This treatment is meant to test and clear any energy blocks, begin to set the foundation for future treatments, and leave you feeling more grounded and connected.
The sessions: FAQ.
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To prepare for this initial session, please plan to eat a nourishing meal beforehand. I feel eating before all sessions is important, as it takes energy to move energy.
Also, please avoid wearing any scented products, such as oils or lotions when you come to the clinic.
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Continued Five Element Treatments can only be scheduled after an initial intake. Please commit to coming in for treatment once a week for 3 weeks after the initial intake.
This is an important part of investing in your health as this medicine stays with you and it needs a foundation on which to build upon. From there, we can begin to space treatments out depending on how you are feeling, healing and your individual needs.
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My goal is for you to not need treatment often, but rather address the root cause of any imbalances in the beginning, then allow your innate ability to continue to maintain harmony.
Generally, patients will get the most out of this medicine with continued (and less frequent) treatment for preventative health care and maintenance of overall well-being. This may be monthly, bi-monthly, or seasonal, depending on each individual's needs or any acute situations that may arise.
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Five Element Treatments are 60-75 minutes, we will begin talking with a check-in, followed by taking your pulses to plan your treatment.
Many points used in treatment will receive moxa (the herb mugwort) followed by needling. Treatments will address mental, physical, spiritual and emotional levels of distress.
My intention is to provide a safe and welcoming space for you, and have you leave feeling more at one and at peace with yourself on all levels.
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The five elements are rooted in nature, and comprise all living things. Disharmonies in the five elements occur at birth or shortly after birth. Classical Five Element Acupuncture helps to create balance and harmony in the five elements. Here is brief description of the elements and some of their correspondences:
WOOD
Wood is the element of spring, affecting the liver, gall bladder, tissues, muscle, nails, eyes, sight, and tears. Corresponding emotions are impatience, anger, control and hope. It is also our ability to envision a future for ourselves and move towards it with both perseverance and flexibility.
FIRE
Fire is the summer element, affecting the heart, small intestines, blood vessels, complexion and sweat, tongue and speech. Corresponding emotions are joy, lack of joy, laughing, talking, aspiration and anxiety. It is also our ability to connect with others, and have healthy relationships.
EARTH
Earth is the element of late summer, affecting the spleen, pancreas, stomach, flesh, breast, lips, mouth, and taste. It corresponds to the intellect, and emotions of worry, suspicion, and feeling a sense of lack. It is also related to our ability to nourish ourselves and receive late summers harvest.
METAL
Metal is the autumn element, affecting the lungs, large intestine, skin and body hair, breath, nose, and sense of smell. It corresponds to depression and grief. It is related to our inspiration and our values.
WATER
Water is the winter element, affecting the kidneys, bladder, and urine, bones, hair (on the head), ears and hearing. It corresponds to emotions such as insecurity and fear. It can also be our physical strength and ambition.
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I currently accept Cigna insurance. Please email me a photo of your insurance ID card and birthdate so I can check your eligibility.
For others, I am happy to provide an invoice that you can submit. I can also accept HSA cards.
If finances are preventing you from seeking treatment, please reach out to me and we can discuss options for sliding scale.
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As always, clinic cleanliness is a top priority. High touch areas are regularly cleaned and disinfected between patients. We will follow CDC recommendations and Boulder County mandates in regards to wearing a mask.