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home of WellPoint, WellSpring and The Yellow Mountain Institute
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About our center
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Welcome to our center. At the Sierra Acupuncture & Integrative Health Center, we specialize in a wide spectrum of traditional
and complementary therapeutic techniques. We are Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.) and Certified Massage Therapists (CMT) working
together to promote health and well-being in the community. In addition to treating acute and chronic conditions, our aim is to
provide quality preventative health care for both families and individuals in a professional and comfortable setting.
Classes and Lectures
In addition to treatments available at our center, through public lectures, classes and seminars, we offer the community an
opportunity to find out more about the history and benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine and preventative health care.
Please check our News and Events section to find out about public lectures and classes scheduled.
Our Therapy Techniques
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, guasha, tuina, moxabustion, medical
qigong and nutritional counseling. TCM focuses on bringing our entire system into balance, with attention to both the root cause
and current symptom manifesting. TCM is also known to be highly effective for stress reduction, increasing emotional health, as
well as strengthening the immune system and giving clients an increased sense of vitality. At the Center, in addition to treating
chronic and acute pain syndromes (such as muscle-bone injuries, back pain and degenerative disorders of the joints) we treat a
variety of internal disorders including cardio-circulatory, respiratory and gastro-intestinal problems. TCM is shown to have
excellent results with women's health issues, including PMS and fertility, headaches as well as with illnesses such as the flu
and the common cold. Research has also shown TCM to be effective in decreasing the side effects of cancer therapy and a wide
spectrum of functional syndromes such as insomnia, depression, indigestion, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel
syndrome. More information about TCM can be found in our Acupuncture and TCM sections.
Therapeutic massage is offered as a complement to acupuncture treatments or on its own. The benefits of therapeutic massage
include: stress reduction, relaxation, pain relief and injury rehabilitation. In general, a therapeutic massage session
releases muscle tension, brings you back into balance and reminds your body how good it can feel. To read more about the
beneficial effects of massage please visit our massage section.
Medical Qigong and Yoga are also offered at our center. Medical Qigong (MQG) is offered in both the clinic and class setting.
Classes teach foundations of Traditional Chinese medicine and MQG exercises. MQG is used to increase over-all health as well
as in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. MQG works through expanding the breath, focusing the mind and energizing
the entire body system. Yoga classes focus on stretching and breathing to reduce pain, increase flexibility, strength and stamina
as well as calming the mind. Within these classes you will awaken to a new understanding of you body and its capacities. Check our
news and events section for upcoming lectures and class schedules or read more in our Yoga and Medical Qigong sections.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Laws governing acupuncture vary from state to state. California has the most rigorous education requirements for obtaining an
acupuncture license. In order to qualify for licensure, an acupuncturist must graduate with a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine
or Traditional Chinese Medicine from an approved school. Currently, California requires 3,000 hours of graduate study in eastern
and western medicine, approximately 4 years as a fulltime graduate student. After receiving their degree, graduates must pass a
comprehensive state licensing exam. In California, Licensed Acupuncturists are primary healthcare providers.
For more information on the Licensed Acupuncturists and Massage Therapists at our center, please read the
biographies in About Us.
Fees (depending on time-frame and modalities required)
Cash discounted prices:
* New Client Initial Consultation $75
* Follow-up Treatments $60
* Herbal Consultation $45
* Treatment program packages and additional Rebates are available for some conditions.
* Herbal medicine and nutritional supplement costs are not included.
* Therapeutic massage (60 minutes) $55
* Therapeutic massage (90 minutes) $75
In addition, Medical Qigong Treatments, Herbal Consultations, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, electro-acupuncture,
non-needle acupuncture and other treatment modalities are available. Contact us for more information.
*Laboratory tests are sometimes recommended to evaluate a condition and plan the most effective course of treatment.
The need and cost of such tests will be discussed with you. In such cases, it will always be your decision whether to
proceed with the tests or not.
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