Acupuncture Northwest & Associates

Novel Treatment of Pain

Stephanie — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:39:05 +0000

Acupuncturists have teamed up with western doctors in a novel approach to the treatment of pain! Here’s the link.

Acupuncture Relieves Post-Operative Pain

Susan — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:53:37 +0000

Several new studies show that acupuncture, both pre- and post-operative, can reduce post-operative pain. Here is a link to the article.

The military is using acupuncture to help with PTSD.

Stephanie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:58:13 +0000

The military is realizing the benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of PTSD with their veterans. Acupuncture is often very helpful for this. We offer a military discount at our office, as military insurance doesn’t cover acupuncture. Here’s the link to the article.

The Acupuncture Northwest & Associates Team!

Stephanie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:53:59 +0000

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Tacoma Public School’s Health and Safety Fair

Stephanie — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:14:19 +0000

We are happy to continue our support for Tacoma Public Schools by sponsoring the Health and Safety Fair this Saturday, February 25^th at Foss High School from 11-2. The event is open to all Tacoma Public School employees and their families.

Free Family Building Conference in Auburn, WA

Stephanie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:29:59 +0000

Acupuncture Northwest & Associates will be speaking at a free family building conference, put on by the Cade Foundation. The conference will be held on March 19th, in Auburn, WA from 6-9 pm. Here are some details:

The Cade Foundation hosts free education programs throughout the US to increase awareness about infertility and family building solution.

Our education programs usually include a panel presentation with a fertility doctor, an adoption expert, a foster care specialist, a mental health provider who supports families with infertility, and a lawyer that provides adoption an 3rd party assisted fertility (egg donor, gestational carrier) support services. Join an existing program or help us plan one in your community! For information about our planned events, visit the “Calendar” page of our website. To help plan an event in your community- email Jacquelyn at info@cadefoundation.org. Together we are OVERCOMING infertility!

First MAJOR 2012 Cade Foundation Outreach Event:

Auburn, Washington:

Monday March 19, 2012
6PM until 9PM
Overcomer Covenant Church

http://overcomercc.org/

Location: 33415 Military Road South
Auburn, WA 98001

Andrea Iwi’ula is now seeing patients at our Seattle Office!

Admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:17:47 +0000

Our Seattle location is thrilled to welcome Andrea Iwi’ula … Licensed acupuncturist since 1998. Andrea is bringing her private practice, Hoku Acupuncture, to our clinic. Andrea’s patients will get the same great care in a welcoming environment.

Andrea Iwi'ula, MS, LAc

Andrea has been practicing with Acupuncture Northwest & Associates in our Tacoma location since 2010.

Andrea will continue to see patients on Thursdays and Fridays in Tacoma and in Seattle on Mondays.

Andrea brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. And rave reviews! See some of her reviews on her website, Hoku Acupuncture.

We are so pleased to have Andrea join our Seattle team!

To learn more about Andrea, go to her bio here.

Yoga for Fertility Workshop

Stephanie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:06:11 +0000

Saturday, January 28, 1:30-4:30 pm

The Hatha Yoga Center, 4550 11^th Avenue N.E., Seattle 98105

The Yoga for Fertility Workshop is designed for women or couples who are trying to conceive, either naturally or through assisted reproductive technology. We will use specific yoga postures for each phase of your monthly cycle, to stimulate and tone the reproductive system. We can also help regulate the body’s hormone levels by addressing the endocrine and nervous systems through yoga postures, breathing and relaxation practices. Yoga is also a well-recognized stress-reducer, and chronic stress has been shown to adversely affect fertility. In a recent Harvard-based study, women participating in a yoga and relaxation program increased their chances of pregnancy by almost 3 times.

The class environment is small, personal and supportive. The yoga will include gentle poses, conscious breathing, and relaxation. We will be doing some partner work, so it is very appropriate for couples; however, individual women are also welcome. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Beginning or experienced yoga practitioners are welcome. For current yoga practitioners, Yoga for Fertility is highly recommended so that you can to learn how to adapt poses during your monthly cycle.

About the Instructor: Lynn Jensen, RYT, MBA is a registered yoga instructor with the Yoga Alliance, and a professional member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has been teaching yoga since 1997, and developed the Yoga for Fertility Program in 2002. She draws from her 20+ years of yoga practice, her extensive study of therapeutic yoga, and her personal experience with fertility challenges. TO REGISTER or for more information, check the website at: www.yogaforfertility.net or email lynn@yogaforfertility.net or call 206-729-0606.

Weekly Classes are held in Seattle and Kirkland. Weekend Retreats and Private instruction also available. See www.yogaforfertility.net for more info.

Yoga for Fertility Retreat : May 4-6, 2012 Mosswood Hollow Retreat Center Duvall, WA.

Ovulation caught on film! Fascinating…

Linda — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:28:59 +0000

Click here to read the article and see the amazing photos.

Acupuncture May Work To Reduce Stress, Study Suggests

Cheryl — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:09:05 +0000

Anyone who has had acupuncture can attest to its relaxing effects. A recent Georgetown study suggests that acupuncture may work by reducing a protein that is associated with chronic stress. In Chinese medicine, we view stress relief as a result of smoothing the flow of qi and blood through the body (almost like pressing a ‘reset’ button). One of the great strengths of Chinese Medicine is that it does not separate the mind, body, and spirit. Many acupuncture points have multiple effects on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level.

Here is a link to the Georgetown article:

http://www.georgetown.edu/news/acupuncture-stress-reduction-study.html