Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Asian Bodywork

Asian Medicine with Rob Mills, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., MTCM

Acupuncture is a technique that involves the stimulation of specific anatomic sites to promote natural healing and improve functionality. Stimulation is produced by the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Manual pressure and heat may also be used. According to the Asian tradition from which acupuncture originates, the goal of treatment is to improve the flow of energy (also referred to as “qi” or “chi”) through the body by unblocking areas where energy flow has become obstructed or may be stagnant. Acupuncture and Asian Medicine have been utilized to promote health and well being, prevent illness and treat various health conditions or medical issues. Acupuncture will be performed by Rob Mills, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., MTCM. To best determine whether acupuncture will be effective for you, we invite you to call our office at 541-385-3344 to speak directly with Rob or to schedule a complimentary consultation.

More information about Rob's background and philosophy.

What To Expect

Your acupuncturist will conduct a thorough intake to determine your health history. He will take your pulses and may ask to look at your tongue. You will lie comfortably on a treatment table while needles are inserted into various points on your body. Needles are approximately the width of a strand of hair, sterile and single use. Acupuncture will be different for each individual, but most feel some sensation, though with little or no pain or discomfort as the needles are inserted.

Asian Medicine is Not Just Acupuncture Alone

Asian Medicine dates back some 5,000 years of written history and many more according to the fossil record. There are five key elements of practice, all of which Kellie will employ to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for her patients. The five key elements are:

• Acupuncture/Moxibustion – Acupuncture is likely the most well-known modality in Asian medicine.
• Herbal Medicine – Herbs are used in synergy with on another, the patient’s constitution and the outer environment. This approach is quite different from the Western medical prescription
  in that the Asian philosophy is to treat the person, not the condition.
• Asian Bodywork – There are many forms of Asian bodywork. Kellie practices two styles primarily: Shiatsu and Yin TuiNa. Shiatsu is a form of Meridian Therapy that utilizes pressure points along the channels of the body to find balance between systems. Yin Tui Na is a form of Chinese bodywork, similar to Reiki. It is an off body practice that involves simple meditation with specific focus on an area that requires healing.
• Nutrition & Lifestyle – Proper nutrition and awareness of our daily food choices lead to medicine that can occur at home, three times a day and over time may generate amazing results.
• Qi-Gong Practice – Qi is energetic potential, movement and manifestation while Gong is cultivation or work through discipline. Qigong may be interpreted as energy cultivation. This practice facilitates both healing and the prevention of disease.

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