Acupuncture

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Acupuncture has been used as a form of healthcare for approximately 3,000 years.  There are as many as 2,000 acupuncture points located on the surface of the skin which are connected by pathways, or meridians.  These meridians allow for the circulation of Qi (pronounced "chee"), the substance or energy that keeps us alive, throughout the body.  Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the skin at different acupuncture points to access and redirect the Qi in order to restore balance.

Herbal Medicine

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Herbal medicine is one of the oldest and most popular forms of health care.  In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it plays an integral role in one's healing.  Herbal medicine includes the use of seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers combined into a formula created specifically for each patient to bring their body into health.Chinese Herbal Medicine has been derived from years of observation as well as clinical trial and error.  The earliest discovered recorded histories of Chinese Herbal Medicine come from the 11th century BCE in the form of listings of medicinal substances, case studies and information regarding toxic reactions.

Reflexology

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Reflexology is believed to have been used in China, India and Egypt as long ago as 5000 years.  It was brought to the US by Dr. William Fitzgerald during the 1920s, and has continued to flourish as a treatment option to this day.  Reflexology treatments consist of a deep tissue massage in specific areas of the foot according to the particular diagnosis of the patient.  Much like other forms of Chinese medicine, Reflexology is a system that treats the body as a whole, not the symptoms of a biomedical complaint.  Reflexology has been shown to be an effective treatment for digestive disorders, headaches, various body pains and more!

Chinese Medicine for Pets

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Did you know that acupuncture and Chinese medicine can also be used to treat your pets?  Animals are very sensitive to the energy used in Chinese medicine.  Because of their sensitivity, they respond to treatment very well, often in half the time of their human counterparts!  Some of the ailments that pets often find relief from include:
  • Arthritis
  • Body pains (sprains, strains, etc.)
  • Digestive Disorders (vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, etc.)
  • Heart Conditions
  • Neurological Disorders (seizures, Manx Disorder, paralysis, etc.)
  • Post-surgical recovery
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Skin Disorders (dermatitis, hair loss, hot spots, allergies, etc.)
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Upper Respiratory Infections (Kennel Cough, URI)
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Weight Loss
  • And MANY more
Disclaimer: Becca Seitz, LAc is not a veterinarian, she is a Chinese Medicine Specialist. A referral or prescription for acupuncture from a veterinarian licensed in the state of Oregon is required prior to the treatment of your pet.
Becca Seitz, MAcOM, LAc - Acupuncture in NE Portland, Oregon
Serving Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, and Gresham areas.