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Doctor of Traditional
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pain in a balanced and healthy way. |
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"Louise has shown leadership
in the TCM profession on a local, national, and international
level. She is a contributor to my book Running
a Safe and Successful Acupuncture Clinic, in
which her comprehensive understanding of ethics and
professional practises has been essential.
It is without reservation
that I recommend Louise as a doctor of acupuncture,
massage, and Chinese herbs."
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Dr. Hong Zhen Zhu,
Dr. TCM R.Ac (Canada) MD (China)
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What
to Expect From a TCM
or Acupuncture Treatment
Being informed and understanding
what to expect from the TCM process from the beginning
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Determine
Your Goals
Are you looking for someone who will work
with your current physician and offer effective
pain management treatments? Are you seeking
short-term treatment for a specific complaint
or do you want a prevention-oriented, holistic
approach to the health of mind, body and spirit
that acupuncture and Eastern Medicine can
provide? Do you have a work-related injury
that is covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Or do you have an ICBC related claim? You
will be asked to complete an intake form to
pinpoint your goals and offer a complete medical
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Diagnosis
A TCM doctor’s diagnosis is determined
in part using methods similar to other health
care practitioners. In TCM, the diagnostic process
is made up of four areas - known as the Four
Examinations. These are:
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Looking:
complexion, eyes, tongue, nails,
hair, gait, stature and affect
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Hearing &
Smelling: sound of voice and
breath, odor of breath, skin
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Interrogation/asking:
current complaints, health history,
family health history, patterns
of sleep, appetite, digestion, bowel
movement, bladder, sweat, pain,
emotional features, lifestyle features
and gynecological features
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Touching:
palpation of the body to discover
body temperature, body moisture,
pain; and taking of the pulse in
different locations
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The practitioner should
explain the nature of your problem, the recommended
treatment plan and an anticipated outcome.
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Treatment
Procedures
Acupuncture is the most commonly used TCM technique. Modern
acupuncture needles are stainless steel, pre-sterilized, nontoxic
and used only once. When the needles are tapped into the skin
there may not be any sensation; but hands, feet and ears are
sometimes sensitive. Needles are typically placed in several
acu-points and are usually left in about 30 minutes. The goal
is to stimulate the energy point, which encourages the body’s
natural healing process. Stimulation can be done by rotating
the needles manually or attaching electrodes to send a weak
electric current through the needles (electro-acupuncture).
Dr. Demorest also prescribes herbal formulas proven to aid
in the treatment of pain and encourage ongoing health.
Other TCM techniques used may include: moxibustion
(burning herbs to warm acupoints), cupping (suction), ear
acupuncture, acupressure, and herbology.The number of treatments
depends upon the duration, severity and nature of your health
condition. Two or three treatments may be sufficient for an
acute condition, while a series of treatments may be needed
to resolve chronic conditions. Some degenerative conditions
may require ongoing treatments over a long period of time.
Patients should evaluate their progress after each session
with their TCM doctor.
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