Services Offered
Acupuncture
About Acupuncture Treatment
During your first visit: We will have the opportunity to both talk at length about your health and wellness needs and goals and inquire about your health history. We will also question and examine you; we will look at your tongue, take your pulse, palpate your abdomen and ask questions to define your diagnosis. Oriental Medicine treats you based on your constitution and your own individual pattern, not just the disease symptoms. Our intention is to not merely focus on the symptoms of your condition, but to treat the underlying cause of those symptoms.
Acupuncture Needles:
The needles that we use are very thin and solid, about the diameter of a human hair and made of the finest quality stainless steel. Individually sterilized and pre- packaged, they are used for each treatment, and disposed of after use. Once the needle is inserted, many patients report varying experiences such as feeling a dull ache, a swirling sensation, warmth, or a sensation of energy or release. Every point has a slightly different feeling depending on the location. The needles are placed in points along your body's meridians. Meridians are the interconnected pathways throughout your body that connect to all your internal organs and govern your energy flow. The needles are conducting and activating your own bio energetic response (your life source, what the Chinese call Qi) with the intent to unblock and assist you to heal. Some needles may be used to stimulate a point by simply inserting the needle in and out, while others are left in for 10-40 minutes depending on your condition. You may use this time to rest, relax and breathe.
How treatments progress:
Changes can be dramatic or subtle. Some people notice rapid improvements of their symptoms, while others experience more gradual shifts in their well-being. In general, the more severe or long-standing a condition, the longer it will take to shift with treatment. Many people report increased relaxation, improved sleep, enhanced mood, healthier digestion, and a greater sense of well-being. Your progress will be monitored carefully.
How often do I need to be treated?
Expect to come for treatment once per week for four to eight weeks. In acute conditions, treatment may be required more than once per week. After four to eight weeks, we will evaluate how acupuncture is serving you. At that point, treatments are generally spaced to every two weeks. Some people find that acupuncture assists them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so that they continue to come every other week. Others find that treatment once per month or seasonally are more ideal and a wonderful way to prevent your symptoms from returning while also maintaining your optimal health. Ultimately, what feels best for you is the determining factor in the frequency of treatment.
Getting Started: Please contact us by email or by phone to schedule your first appointment. If you have questions and are not sure please call to arrange a free phone consultation to discuss your questions.
Practitioner:
Brain Therapy
Developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly MD, DO, LMT, Here is a quote from the Chikly Institute website: "It explores the brain, spinal cord, and related pathologies such as closed-head injuries, whiplash, headaches, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, cognitive behavioral dysfunctions, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. Students will learn specific techniques to release brain-centered restrictions as well as the damaging effects that these restrictions cause."
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Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a style of treatment that originated in the discipline of Osteopathy. The techniques have been graciously shared with other manual therapists thanks to the foresight of Dr. John Upledger. The very gentle touch belies the deeply profound healing that many experience with this work.
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Heart Centered Therapy
Heart Centered Therapy is a modality developed by Alaya Chikly of the Chikly Institute. From the Chikly Institute website description: "The Heart naturally knows how to unify and dissolve beliefs and mental constructs that may have held us in pain, confusion, and/or separation. HCT offers deep healing without reliving the trauma as we are held in the safety, love, and compassion of the heart. When we are able to stop identifying with who we are not, we are free to discover who we truly are."
Heart Centered Therapy is a modality developed by Alaya Chikly of the Chikly Institute. From the Chikly Institute website description: "The Heart naturally knows how to unify and dissolve beliefs and mental constructs that may have held us in pain, confusion, and/or separation. HCT offers deep healing without reliving the trauma as we are held in the safety, love, and compassion of the heart. When we are able to stop identifying with who we are not, we are free to discover who we truly are."
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Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage is a style of supporting the body's Lymphatic system to move fluid through the interstitial spaces and the lymphatic vessels and nodes to reduce stagnation that we experience as swelling, immobility and stiffness. This work can help reduce excess swelling from injuries, scar-tissue, surgeries, and complications from other types of injuries and illnesses. The methods used in our office were developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly MD, DO, LMT and more information about the benefits can be found at ChiklyInstitute.com
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Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy generally refers to manual techniques combined to relieve pain, support healing, and enhance relaxation. Swedish Massage is the entry point for therapists trained in the USA, and all of our therapists have continued to grow and learn and offer a variety of different skills and techniques to support your body relax, reduce soreness and generally feel better.
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Muscular Energy Technique
Muscle energy is a direct, noninvasive therapy used to normalize joint dysfunction and increase range of motion. The practitioner evaluates the primary areas of dysfunction in order to place the affected joints in precise positions that enable the client to perform gentle isometric contractions. These directed movements help correct neuromuscular and joint difficulties.
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Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions and facilitate the emergence of emotional patterns and belief systems that are no longer relevant or are impeding progress.
First, an assessment is made by visually analyzing the human frame, followed by the palpation of the tissue texture of various fascial layers. Upon locating an area of fascial tension, gentle pressure is applied in the direction of the restriction.
Myofascial release is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain, and headaches.
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NAET - Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique
What is N.A.E.T.? Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique was discovered in 1983 by Dr. Devi S.
Nambudripad. N.A.E.T. uses principles from Oriental and Western medicine, such as acupuncture, nutrition and kinesiology, to treat symptoms of allergy and other related conditions. By manipulating energy flow in the body, profound results can be achieved. Balanced energy correlates with better health!
What can N.A.E.T. do for you?
N.A.E.T. can give you relief from many different symptoms, not just allergic symptoms. In fact, the word
"allergy" in this context refers to anything that is energetically incompatible with the body, therefore becoming a stressor to the whole organism. The stressor may even be something you are unaware of, but your body is communicating that fact to you, via a symptom(s). N.A.E.T. has successfully treated symptoms including anxiety, headache, indigestion, food cravings, itching and many more. At this time, there are over 12,000 N.A.E.T. practitioners worldwide, who have been able to help thousands of patients get relief from symptoms ranging from those that are mildly annoying to symptoms that are debilitating.
You can learn more about N.A.E.T. by visiting the official N.A.E.T. website at www.naet.com
Contact Lisa Jeske RN,BSN,BS, Advanced Certified N.A.E.T. Practitioner, to schedule an appointment.315-422-6828email: lisajeske@gmail.com
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Orthopedic Massage / Integrated Manual Therapy
The goal of Orthopedic Massage is to balance muscle action around a joint, restoring muscles to full resting length, allowing for maximum pain-free movement. Orthopedic Massage is ideal to enhance sports performance, and to relieve pain from repetitive stress, overuse, or sports injuries.
Frozen shoulders respond well to this treatment and have been completely resolved in as little as one session, and remain mobile indefinitely with proper client self-care following treatment.
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Psychiatry
What is a Psychiatrist?
A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health disorders. A Psychiatrist has completed college, medical school, and an additional 4 years of residency training in Psychiatry; multiple written and oral exams are required to obtain a state license to practice medicine; a written and oral exam is required to become a Board Certified Psychiatrist.
What kind of problems can you help with?
Anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Social Anxiety.
Depression, Bipolar, Seasonal Affective Disorder.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder),
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and more.
What is Holistic Psychiatry?
"Holistic" refers to an approach that is based on considering the whole person (body, mind and spirit) throughout the initial evaluation, the diagnosis, and treatment. Potential treatments are discussed and selected together from a wide range of options to develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient.
These include:
Conventional medications that are typically prescribed by psychiatrists such as anti-depressants, as well as appropriate vitamins and supplements.
Conventional therapies that are effective at addressing the issues: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and other techniques.
Complementary approaches are used where appropriate, such as Breathing techniques, Meditation, Light therapy; Manual therapies such as CranioSacral Therapy; and multiple other approaches.
Basic health activities are daily activities that, depending on our choices, either make us healthier or weaker; over time, they have a significant cumulative impact; these include Breathing, Hydration, Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise, Meditation and Reflection.
When do you prescribe medications? Many psychiatrists only prescribe medications for mental health disorders and do not provide therapy. My approach usually includes therapy because of its long term effectiveness without the adverse effects of medication. However, medication can be helpful when a person is feeling so overwhelmed that they cannot function effectively. When a person starts doing better, then the medication can be very slowly decreased over time. Ironically, certain medications when overused, can also interfere with the effectiveness of therapy, or can even prevent a person from recovering from their mental health issue. What kinds of medications do you prescribe? Conventional medications include the typical medications that have been prescribed by physicians for years. These include SSRIs such as Prozac, Zoloft and others that are often prescribed for Anxiety or Depression. Certain medications that are commonly prescribed for anxiety or panic, such as Xanax, are addictive and may have significant drawbacks; in these kinds of situations, other medications that have fewer adverse effects and other approaches that have no adverse effects such as a specific breathing technique, What's the point of Therapy? In general, therapy improves our awareness of our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Next we can learn how to use this increased awareness to understand what our anxiety and emotions are trying to tell us, and how to use this to our advantage in living our life. The different forms of therapy accomplish this in slightly different ways. Why do Basic Health Activities matter? Breathing: too rapid can cause anxiety; too shallow can cause depression. Hydration: the body needs adequate water to function properly Nutrition: good food supports health; junk food impairs cognitive function and energy; may cause wt gain, diabetes, other issues. Sleep: poor sleep worsens depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other disorders. Exercise: improves mind and body function Meditation: improves internal connectedness Reflection: improves your ability to live according to your most important values
When do you prescribe medications? Many psychiatrists only prescribe medications for mental health disorders and do not provide therapy. My approach usually includes therapy because of its long term effectiveness without the adverse effects of medication. However, medication can be helpful when a person is feeling so overwhelmed that they cannot function effectively. When a person starts doing better, then the medication can be very slowly decreased over time. Ironically, certain medications when overused, can also interfere with the effectiveness of therapy, or can even prevent a person from recovering from their mental health issue. What kinds of medications do you prescribe? Conventional medications include the typical medications that have been prescribed by physicians for years. These include SSRIs such as Prozac, Zoloft and others that are often prescribed for Anxiety or Depression. Certain medications that are commonly prescribed for anxiety or panic, such as Xanax, are addictive and may have significant drawbacks; in these kinds of situations, other medications that have fewer adverse effects and other approaches that have no adverse effects such as a specific breathing technique, What's the point of Therapy? In general, therapy improves our awareness of our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Next we can learn how to use this increased awareness to understand what our anxiety and emotions are trying to tell us, and how to use this to our advantage in living our life. The different forms of therapy accomplish this in slightly different ways. Why do Basic Health Activities matter? Breathing: too rapid can cause anxiety; too shallow can cause depression. Hydration: the body needs adequate water to function properly Nutrition: good food supports health; junk food impairs cognitive function and energy; may cause wt gain, diabetes, other issues. Sleep: poor sleep worsens depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other disorders. Exercise: improves mind and body function Meditation: improves internal connectedness Reflection: improves your ability to live according to your most important values
Practitioner:
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a term used to describe the treatment for issues that have negatively affected an individual's mental health and quality of life. It is also referred to as "talk therapy," therapy, or counseling.
The process relies on communication between the individual and the therapist. The goal of treatment is to foster insight for the individual/s in order to rediscover their voice, clarify priorities and gain the courage and skills to change attitudes and behaviors.
The therapist bases their practice on knowledge of therapeutic principles, interventions and techniques. The therapist engages in a professional relationship with the client that is intentional, honest and respectful.
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Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is a manual practice that often involves direct manipulation using a variety of techniques, and may include follow-up exercises given to enhance, support, and continue the improvements in physical function that result from a session.
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Reiki
Reiki- (Ray-Key) is a Japanese healing modality which means "life force energy."
It is a technique that practitioners use to help the body's systems (physical, energetic, emotional, spiritual) to release any blocks that may hinder their ability to function at their highest quality of performance.
During a session, many clients report a sense of calming relaxation, and at times release of old emotions.
Reiki is also commonly used for pain management, enhanced recovery time from accidents, and pre and post surgery. It is a great modality to add to any medical and/or relaxation protocol.
Once viewed as strictly alternative medicine, many hospitals are training nurses and other care providers to use Reiki in patient care.
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Somato Emotional Release
Somato Emotional Release is a therapeutic process that helps rid the mind and body of residual effects of past trauma and associated negative responses. Dr. John Upledger and biophysicist Dr. Zvi Karni discovered that the body often retains physical forces as the result of accident, injury, or emotional trauma.
Following trauma, the body isolates what they have termed an "energy cyst." Practitioners of SomatoEmotional Release learn how to help clients physically identify and expel the energy cyst through safely re-experiencing and resolving unpleasant incidents.
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Strain-Counterstrain
Developed by osteopath Lawrence Jones, this noninvasive treatment helps decrease protective muscle spasms and alleviate somatic dysfunctio in the musculoskeletal system. By using palpation and passive positional procedures, the therapist practicing strain/counterstrain therapy can help restore pain-free movement.
The position that relieves the pain is held for ninety seconds. After resuming the original position and pressing the trigger point, the referred pain is gone. The client is often asked to bend or twist like a contortionist to secure a comfortable position and reinforce the new safety in those motions and positions.
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Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation enhances the normal mobility and tissue motion of the organs of the visceral system.
Hypertonicity, displacement, and adhesions can all cause organs to work against each other, creating chronic irritation and fixed, abnormal points of tension. Seemingly unrelated challenges in the internal organs can result in movement challenges that cause difficulty in skeletal movement. (One such example is a liver which is adhered to the diaphragm or other surrounding organs can contribute to difficulting raising the arm overhead).
The visceral organs are dependent on their ability to move freely in the visceral cavity to then work correctly and efficiently. When they are pulled out of their effective positions, they cease to function properly. By freeing each organ to work compatibly with the others, a therapist can potentially alter and improve the structure and functioning of the entire body.
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Yoga
Kripalu Yoga is currently being taught by Heather Scanlon at Jowonio School on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 pm for $10/session.
Course notes: This course has been carefully designed for you to receive the maximum benefits of yoga.
Typically, our classes begin with warm-up movements and breath awareness to prepare you for yoga postures. The heart of each class ends with a deep relaxation and meditation. Classes range from gentle to vigorous. The following are some suggestions you may find useful in your yoga practice.
Please bring a yoga mat and towel to class (there will be mats provided for rent or purchase if you need.)
Please let me know if you are under doctor's care for any specific health conditions for example: high/low blood pressure, back/neck problems, recent surgery or injury, or if you are pregnant, etc. I will be able to give you specific guidance and support to help you with your limitations.
Regular attendance is highly recommended. Please try to arrive a few minutes early to relax and settle in before class begins.
When you enter yoga class leave your worldly cares and troubles at the door. This is a time for you to experience peace and relaxation. You may want to lie down quietly on your mat and allow yourself space simply to be present for yourself. The next hour and a half is for you.
It is best to perform postures on an empty stomach. Wait at least one to two hours after eating a full meal before practicing. You may like a glass of juice or piece of fruit up to an hour before.
The benefits of Yoga available to you are many, regardless of your age, flexibility or degree of proficiency in the exercises. I will be happy to offer assistance to you in whatever way possible and I look forward to working with you soon.
Also available: Gentle Jesus Yoga at Bethany House on South Salina Street in Syracuse
Thursday Morning 6:00 am - 7:00 am - Donations accepted.
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