Pure Acupuncture Therapy

PURE ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY Website : http://www.pure-acupuncture-denver.com

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About us

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History of Acupuncture

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How Does Acupuncture Work?

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What Does Acupuncture Treat?

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World Health Organization (WHO)Acknowledges Acupuncture As Effective Medicine

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Does Acupuncture Hurt?

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Acupuncture Needles

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Acupuncture Side Effects

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Acupuncture Treatment

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NAET Allergy Elimination Technique

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Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture

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Treatment Techniques

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 Needling therapy

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 Herbal Medicine

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 Gua Sha

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 Cupping

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 Food Therapy

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Testimonials

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Contact us

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ABOUT US Pure Acupuncture Therapy strives to bring you effective natural medicine to heal your body and mind, restoring your quality of life. • Do you live with daily chronic pain that is taxing your physical and emotional self? • Are you struggling with women’s health disorders such as fertility, PMS or menopause? • Do seasonal, food, or chemical allergies interfere with your quality of life? If these statements have an element of truth for you, call us today to discuss how acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can change your life. Our Denver acupuncture clinic, conveniently located in both Denver Tech and the Highlands Northwest Denver, has helped many people such as yourself regain health and vitality in a variety of different health related areas. Website : http://www.pure-acupuncture-denver.com

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HISTORY OF ACUPUNCTURE Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and history have a an ancient and richly developed relationship. Let’s begin our journey with the recent translation into Western culture around the turn of this century.

Chinese Medicine began to get noticed in 1928 when Soulie de Morant, the French consul in China, returned home with the Chinese medical texts he had translated into French and persuaded several doctors to examine the practice. Interest grew steadily throughout Europe and America after World War II. The Acupuncture International Association was founded in 1949 by a group of nonconventional physicians in the United States. J. R. Worsley established the Chinese College of Acupuncture in England in 1960. Unites States interest was slower to grow until the early 1970s, when the United States re-established friendly relations with the People’s Republic of China. Website : http://www.pure-acupuncture-denver.com

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HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK? It’s certainly effective medicine…but HOW does acupuncture work? Chinese Medicine and the practice of acupuncture have a fascinating history that extends 5000 years before the present. Here are some of the key points to consider: • Performed advanced human dissection for study

• Amassed a wealth of anatomical and physiological knowledge via autopsy. • Identified of all of internal organs • Mapped the entire musculoskeletal system

• Understood the vascular system and even grasped the concept of immunity. And keep in mind, many of these achievements occurred 2000 years before the Western world’s understanding of the same concepts!

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WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREAT? The short answer is that acupuncture can really address almost any disorder that Western Medicine can, but that’s a bit of a vague answer. But let’s take a closer look at how Chinese medicine addresses illness… In terms of the Chinese medical framework, the focus is primarily on the person, and secondarily on the illness. This perspective is know as ‘Root & Branch Theory’, branch being the manifesting symptoms of the disease and root being the basic cause of the disease itself. This is very different from the Western allopathic model of medicine, where the symptoms are the focus of diagnosis and treatment, and the whole person is considered last, if at all.

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)ACKNOWLEDGES ACUPUNCTURE AS EFFECTIVE MEDICINE The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the importance of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for treatment of the following disorders. These diseases are by no means a comprehensive list of what Acupuncture is capable of treating, but rather a small window into the true possibility of what this medicine can really do. WHO List of Recognized Diseases Treatable with Acupuncture: Allergies Arthritis (osteo) Asthma Backache Bronchitis Bursitis Cataract Cardiovascular Problems Fibroids

Headache Hearing loss Hemorrhoids Hiccups Hypertension Hypoglycemia Insomnia Irritability Obesity

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Psoriasis Sciatica Sinusitis

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DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT? One of the most common misconceptions regarding acupuncture needles is that they are going to hurt. Let me put your mind at ease… The instruments that I use are very fine, filliform and stainless steel. They are sterile packaged and then discarded after a single use. They are very different from the scary hypodermics that you may be accustomed to when receiving a shot from the nurse in a Western hospital. Whereas ours are small and solid, hypodermics are large and hollow. In fact, 10 needles can fit into the hollow opening of a single hypodermic! Because of their small size and advanced design, they are virtually painless upon insertion. So no need to worry.

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ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLES Needling therapy, otherwise known as acupuncture, is the insertion of small, solid needles into body tissue in order to produce a response. The overall response goal of this type of therapy is always to restore balance. How is balance restored, you might ask? Most treatments will focus on reducing pain, promoting proper blood flow, equalizing immune function, and balancing organ function. Acupuncture is more than just sticking small stainless steel rods in the body, of course. As your practitioner, I must consider which points are going to work best for your condition. Website : http://www.pure-acupuncture-denver.com

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ACUPUNCTURE SIDE EFFECTS Generally, no. Acupuncture is a very safe method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve function through homeostatic balance (internal balance). Done properly, acupuncture rarely causes any serious side effect. Normally, you will feel very little upon the insertion of the needle. After the needle is inserted, you may feel a dull achy sensation or pressure, which is entirely normal and actually desired! A common acupuncture side effect during treatment is sleepines and you may fall asleep on the table. This is a normal reaction and is usually an indicator that your body is in need of some serious ‘down-time’. In our world of super productivity, you may feel driven to push your body beyond its’ normal limits in order to ‘get things done’. You may not realize just how run down you are until you are given permission to truly relax, as is indicated during an acupuncture session. Occasionally, you may get dizzy, experience nausea, or even a general euphoria during a session. Website : http://www.pure-acupuncture-denver.com

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ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is just one of many different styles of Acupuncture available to the world. This is the style that I use and it encompasses many techniques other than acupuncture to achieve results. In addition to needles, your session may include other techniques such as:

• Gua Sha • Chinese Cupping • Moxibustion

• Electronic Stimulation • Herbal recommendation and formulation on site • Chinese Diet Therapy recommendations Website : http://www.pure-acupuncture-denver.com

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NAET ALLERGY ELIMINATION TECHNIQUE An allergy is any adverse reaction to something that may not cause sensitivity to most other people. In the Western world, an allergy is caused by an overacting immune system. From a holistic approach, NAET views an allergy as the brain’s perceived notion of a substance as a threat to the body’s wellbeing. Our brain is a hugely complex computer that conducts countless operations every second through it’s electrical system, otherwise known as our Nervous System. Our nervous system transmits information along nerve pathways via chemical messengers that create an electric circuit throughout the body. This electric circuit causes every cell in our body to emit an electromagnetic field that emanates outward. In fact, all living creatures on earth emit an electromagnetic field.

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COSMETIC FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE Everyone these days is searching for ways to maintain a youthful appearance and more and more women are shying away from the invasive techniques that are available on the market today. Sound like you? Then facial acupuncture may be just the answer you are looking for! The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System is a healthy alternative to face lifts and injectibles. This is a treatment protocol that will help to revitalize your skin’s appearance while promoting a healthy mind and body all at the same time. This treatment protocol uses acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to boost the appearance and health of the facial skin. The points were derived from an ancient Chinese beauty remedy that is still applicable today.

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TREATMENT TECHNIQUES There are just one of many different Techniques of Acupuncture available to the world. There are the techniques that I use and it encompasses many style other than acupuncture to achieve results. List the few different treatment techniques available are as follow :  Needling therapy  Herbal Medicine  Gua Sha  Cupping  Food Therapy

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NEEDLING THERAPY

Needling therapy, otherwise known as acupuncture, is the insertion of small, solid needles into body tissue in order to produce a response. The overall response goal of this type of therapy is always to restore balance. How is balance restored, you might ask? Most treatments will focus on reducing pain, promoting proper blood flow, equalizing immune function, and balancing organ function. Acupuncture is more than just sticking small stainless steel rods in the body, of course. As your practitioner, I must consider which points are going to work best for your condition. I also need to consider what your basic body constitution is, whether or not your condition is primarily excess of deficient, acute or chronic, and originating from the exterior (weather/environmentally related) or from the interior (originating from lifestyle habits or genetically inherited).

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 HERBAL MEDICINE Herbal Medicine is often not on my patients minds when they come in for Chinese Medical treatment. They are generally thinking about receiving acupuncture. Acupuncture, however, is often only a single facet of your treatment regimen. Equally important is the component of Chinese herbal medicine. Herbal medicine is our “internal medicine” component. Herbs are used to treat disease and disorders by ingestion of specific substances. Herbs are also one of the oldest (and most popular and widely used) forms of health care. So please be open to the idea of Chinese herbs as part of your treatment…they are extremely powerful and can really enhance the results you will get.

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GUA SHA

Gua sha is a manual treatment applied to the muscles and tendons using a small tool. The purpose is to promote blood circulation and remove stagnation, thus restoring normal flow and function to the area being treated, and reducing any inflammation that may be present. It is especially useful for stiff neck and shoulders, and tight, tender backs. As with cupping, it is also useful in treating colds and flus as well.

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CUPPING

Cupping is a method of applying acupressure by creating a vacuum next to your skin. Cupping feels like a wonderful massage The therapy is used to relieve stagnation (generally presenting as pain) within your body. It is applied in cases of back, neck, shoulder, and other musculoskeletal pain. It’s even great for menstrual cramping!

It’s also applicable in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as the common cold, pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis. It’s also effective for digestive disorders like Chron’s disease, inflammation of the colon, IBS and indigestion.

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FOOD THERAPY

Chinese food therapy began with the first development of farming techniques. They began to understand that food could be used to protect from and fight against disease, and subsequently they developed a system of food flavor and organ system associations. The Chinese concluded that there were 5 Flavors of food. Each flavor influences a specific organ to produce a physiological response relative to that organ. The 5 Flavors & Their Corresponding Organs and Tissues: sweet–>spleen–>flesh

sour–>liver–>muscles and tendons bitter–>heart–>blood salty–>kidney–>bones

pungent–>lungs–>skin Website : http://www.pure-acupuncture-denver.com

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TESTIMONIALS “Joanne exhibits a complete mastery of holistic medicine that is second to none. I quickly noticed that Ms. Douglass exudes confidence, integrity and altruism to her clients that makes doing business with her very satisfying. I would highly recommend Joanne to anyone who is in need of an alternative approach to Western Medicine.”

“Joanne has been treating several of my employees for the past year. She is really helping them get to the cause of their health issues and has helped keep them from missing work! She’s a joy to be around and has a great attitude! I will continue to refer my friends, family and employees to her.”

“Joanne holds the wisdom for healing! Her dedication, passion and knowledge of the practice reflects in each individual she treats.”

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CONTACT US Conveniently located in 2 locations: DTC and Highlands Northwest Denver:

Integrative Health Center in the Denver Tech Center

pH7 Collective in the Highlands northwest Denver

5191 S. Yosemite, Suite B Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Joanne’s Cell: 303.669.4529 DTC office hours: Tuesday 10a-3p & Friday 10a-6p

4928 W. 29th Ave Denver, CO 80212 Joanne’s Cell: 303.669.4529 Highlands office hours: Tuesday 4p-7p & Thursday 11a-7p

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