Julie Rae L.Ac.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

549 E Plaza Circle SteA

Litchfield Park AZ 85340

623-937-1560

Julie Rae is a licensed acupuncturist in the states of Arizona and Colorado, and nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She graduated from The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2000, and has been in private practice since that time. Julie is fully trained in Chinese Herbal Medicine, and customizes her herbal prescriptions to each patient?s individual needs. She is a member of the Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture, the American Acupuncture Council, the Asian Arts Council, and a faculty member of the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for over 3000 years. This scope of practice includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal prescriptions, Tuina (a Chinese massage technique which stimulates the flow of ?qi? and blood), cupping (the application of heated cups which also stimulates the flow of qi and blood), moxibustion (the burning of Chinese herbs close to acupuncture points), and dietary recommendations.

?Qi? (pronounced chee) has no literal translation in English, but is often described as ?energy? or ?life force.? Qi flows throughout the body along meridians, or pathways. Qi flows with blood and is interconnected with blood. When needles are inserted into the body they are accessing the qi. In Chinese Medicine we say, ?where there is pain, there is stagnation.? When qi stagnates and is not flowing through the meridians, patients will experience pain. The acupuncture needles can break up or ?disperse? this stagnation, thereby alleviating the pain. Qi also flows in a specific direction in each meridian. When qi becomes ?rebellious? or flows in the wrong direction, imbalance will follow. Stomach qi flows downward, but in cases of morning sickness, it is flowing upward. Acupuncture can recourse the flow of qi and restore balance in the body. Most patients experience very little discomfort during their treatment, as the needles are extremely fine and inserted quickly. In fact, many people become extremely relaxed and even fall asleep. A warmth, or a tingling sensation is often felt as qi moves through the meridians. The majority of acupuncturists today use disposable needles, which are used on one patient and then discarded in a hazardous waste receptacle.

The World Health Organization has released documented research that the following conditions are effectively treated with acupuncture:

Pain:

Acute pain

Arthritis

Back pain

Chronic pain

Headaches

Migraines

Sciatica

Digestive:

Constipation

Diarrhea

Indigestion

Respiratory:

Allergies

Asthma

Common Cold

Sinusitis

Gynecological:

Cramps

Infertility

Menopause

PMS

Physiological:

Addictions

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia