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Acupuncture is the science, art, and practice of painlessly inserting needles into the body for therapeutic purposes. The hair-fine needles are used to stimulate anatomic-energetic points (called acupoints or acupuncture points) to perform specific biological functions, which promote healing. The acupoint prescription varies from person to person and is based on the individual’s unique manifestation of signs and symptoms. In selecting the acupoints, the acupuncture physician also takes into account the individual’s unique constitution and genetic predispositions.
The acupuncture physician is able to treat multiple conditions at once because acupuncture is a holistic medicine, which encompasses mind, body, and spirit. It is an effective form of treating a wide variety of both acute and chronic health conditions. Acupuncture can also be utilized for health maintenance and prevention of illness.
Depending on the case, the acupoints may be stimulated with heat or electricity to balance the movement of energy (qi) in the body to restore health. When the ear microsystem is used, small plasters with magnetic beads or herbal seeds may be adhered to the ear to prolong the effects of the treatment.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
There are various mechanisms to explain the wonderful effect of acupuncture on the body.
Acupuncture releases endorphins from the brain, which are responsible for pain reduction. It also disrupts the pain cycle (transmission of pain signal) via the “gate control” theory and thus interferes with the erroneous perception of pain.
Acupuncture also stimulates the secretion of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which have an anti-depressant effect since they are responsible for feelings of ecstasy and euphoria.
Furthermore, acupuncture modulates the immune and circulatory systems triggering the body to utilize its innate resources to restore balance and health through the elimination of toxins and by fighting inflammation from within. In other words, acupuncture helps the body to heal itself.
What Can I Expect From Acupuncture?
Acupuncture helps to restore balance and wellness. Its broad applications and utilizations can have profound effects on health and longevity. Results vary from person to person depending on the severity of the condition and the length of time the individual has had the condition. In general, the more chronic and severe a health issue is, the longer (more sessions) it takes to treat.
The treatment itself is relaxing and enjoyable. After the needles are inserted, they are retained for 20-45 minutes. The effects of the treatment are often felt immediately after or even during the sessions. In some cases, it can take up to 48-72 hours to gain the maximum benefit from the treatment.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
The acupuncture needles are disposable. At each acupuncture session, brand new needles are used so there is no risk of disease transmission. In addition, the needles are sterile and made of stainless steel to prevent allergic reactions.
Furthermore, both the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) support the safety of acupuncture as an effective modality for successful treatment of over 40 different health conditions.
What Does Acupuncture Treat?
In an official report in Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, the World Health Organization listed the following symptoms, conditions, and diseases that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture:
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• correction of malpositioned fetus • morning sickness • nausea and vomiting • post-operative pain • low white blood cell count • adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy • stroke • high/low blood pressure • renal and biliary colic (kidney and gallbladder pain) • allergic rhinitis, including hay fever • acute bacillary dysentery (diarrhea) • menstrual cramps • stomach aches • peptic ulcer • acute and chronic gastritis |
What Conditions are Treated at MiBaSo®?
MiBaSo® is a family centered wellness center utilizing natural medicine to treat virtually all conditions that are treated by conventional or allopathic medical doctors.
MiBaSo® provides their patients with education, awareness, and options. Her goal is to facilitate healing while allowing the patient to take charge of his/her own health. She provides information, support, guidance, and coaching throughout the entire process.
Some of the conditions that MiBaSo® has treated successfully include: menopause, erectile dysfunction, migraine headaches, arthritis, digestive disorders/constipation, urine incontinence, stress reduction, depression, anxiety, injuries/pain, snoring, congestion, nausea, and smoking cessation. For more information, please read the Patient Testimonials.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Acupuncture is virtually painless. Depending on the location and the condition being treated, the range of sensation can vary from none at all to something similar to a mosquito bite. Even patients who are needle-phobic report feeling increased relaxation, improved quality of sleep, and increased vitality after having an acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture can also boost one’s energy and enhance overall health and wellbeing. Some conditions can be completely eradicated from the body with long-term care combined with dietary, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
Description of Services
Overview
Acupuncture and natural medicine work best when proper dietary, lifestyle, and exercise modifications are implemented into the treatment plan. During the acupuncture treatment, the acupuncture physician creates an individualized treatment plan for each person based on his/her specific and unique needs. Treatment plans may include certain nutrients or supplements, teas, special diets, lifestyle and postural recommendations, exercise prescriptions, and home hydrotherapy treatments. Referrals for services such as lab work, diagnostic imaging, massage, chiropractic care, counseling, or other specialists may also be recommended.
Upon subsequent treatments, modifications may be made to the treatment plan in order to address the individual’s current health status.
Detoxification & Oral Chelation Therapy
Numerous health conditions respond favorably to detoxification. Everything from arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, weight gain and swelling to attention deficit disorder can be treated with thorough detoxification. The organs of elimination and detoxification are stimulated using the auricular (ear) reflexology system. This promotes optimal health through the elimination of toxic waste from the body. The needles are retained for 30-45 minutes. It is ideal to do a series of treatments depending on the individual’s toxicity level.
Heavy metal home urine kits are also available for an additional fee. This service provides a quantitative analysis that is useful in comparing a person’s levels before and after detoxification.
For best results combine with doctor recommended detox diet, supplements, teas, sauna, and exercise.
Smoking Cessation & Addiction Treatment
The acupuncture treatment to quit smoking consists of stimulating the cleansing and purging processes in the body. This helps to eliminate the built-up tar, mucus, and other byproducts of nicotine that are stored within the organs and tissues of the body. Additional points can be incorporated to treat common withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and appetite control. The needles are retained for 30-45 minutes for a total treatment time of one-hour. It is ideal to do a series treatments and maintenance sessions. For best results the individual must genuinely want to quit smoking and be ready to kick the habit.
Integrating supplements, meditation/breathing exercises, and personalized doctor recommendations yields superior results.
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Cosmetic Acupuncture |
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The practice of acupuncture to enhance beauty dates back to China’s Song Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.). At that time, acupuncture for beautification was utilized by the Empress and the Emperor’s concubines. Known in China as Mei Rong, acupuncture for facial rejuvenation is sometimes referred to as “Cosmetic Acupuncture” or the “Acu-lift in the West. Some of the benefits of acupuncture for facial rejuvenation include that it:
- Improves muscle tone of the face and neck
- Increases collagen and elastin production
- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
- Eliminates fine lines of aging
- Reduces sagging tendency around the eyes and jowls
- Helps eliminate puffiness by improving metabolism and eliminating excess fluids
- Improves hormonal balance and benefits hormonal acne and rosacea
- Increases circulation and improves facial color
- Moisturizes the skin by increasing local circulation of blood and lymph
- Reduces stress evident in the face
- Promotes overall health and well being
- Brings forth one’s inner beauty and radiance
For optimal results, a series of 10 treatments are recommended. Maintenance sessions are scheduled monthly or according to the individual's needs after the initial series. Results may be seen and felt as early as the first treatment is completed and the effects are cumulative.
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Turn back the hands of time…Naturally!
Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation helps to combat the signs of aging by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. The “Acu-lift” treatment is an alternative to cosmetic surgery and botox and has no side-effects… only side-benefits! Unlike botox, your facial muscles will not be paralyzed and you will not have diminished facial expression, uneven eyebrows, or headaches.
The “Acu-lift” decreases the appearance of fine-lines, lifts, and tightens the skin of the face and neck while balancing the body and addressing any current health concerns. Results are noticeable after the first treatment and are both gradual and cumulative.
The ideal protocol consists of doing a series of 2 treatments per week for the first week and weekly sessions thereafter for a total of 10 treatments. Monthly treatments are recommended for maintenance and to prevent wrinkling and sagging skin.
Homeopathic collagen injections may also be utilized to achieve superior results with fewer sessions. In addition, electric acupuncture may be utilized to tighten the facial muscles.
For optimal results, combine with doctor recommended diet and hydration, skin care, supplements, and exercise.
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One of the unique and specialized services that MiBaSo® offers is homeopathic and vitamin Injection Therapy. When used cosmetically, it provides a safe, non-toxic alternative to face-lifts, botox, and conventional mesotherapy. Homeopathic injection therapy treatments for the body directly help burn fat on a cellular level, lose inches, increase muscle tone (firming and lifting), tighten the skin, and reduce cellulite.MiBaSo® utilizes FDA approved homeopathic injectable remedies. This highly specialized technique from Italy is currently only available for Acupuncture Physicians in 6 states in the USA!
In order to lose weight and keep it off, one needs to decrease caloric intake and boost metabolism. Acupuncture can effectively stimulate and support both of these functions through appetite control and by promoting optimal metabolism, digestion, and elimination. The weight management and maintenance plan includes diet, supplement, and exercise recommendations.It is ideal to do a series of treatments on a regular basis for treatment for maintenance.
For best results, MiBaSo® provides an advanced treatment using the homeopathic alternative to mesotherapy. Incorporating this injection therapy treatment helps the body to directly burn fat on a cellular level, lose inches, and reduce cellulite.
In addition, Lipotropic Vitamin B12 injections are offered as a weight loss aid for an additional fee.
Acupuncture can reduce and eliminate pain syndromes associated with arthritis, neuropathy, sciatica, and many other conditions. It works by promoting the secretion of endorphins (the body's innate pain-killers) and by disrupting the transmission of the pain signal for immediate pain relief. The anti-inflammatory and circulatory systems are activated to prevent future episodes. In most cases, the needles are retained 30-45 minutes. Treatments may be combined with infra-red, electric acupuncture, laser therapy, cupping therapy or injection therapy using homeopathic analgesics and anti-inflammatory remedies. The homeopathic remedies are injected into the trigger points or into acupuncture points in the muscles. It is similar to the conventional prolotherapy.It is ideal to do a series of sessions (to be determined at the time of treatment) for optimal results. Nutritional and exercise plans may also be prescribed as needed in addition to supplements and other home care recommendations
Auricular Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The ear, like the palm and the bottom of the foot, contains a holographic “map” of the entire body including the internal organ system. It is used as a type of reflexology treatment with the ear being a micro-system. The treatment consists of stimulating designated points on the ear by the insertion of tiny needles or using the Laser or Needleless Acupuncture at specific points related to internal body functions.
Energy or Qi (pronounced CHEE) moves throughout the body and can become blocked, too weak, or stagnant. Auricular acupuncture balances this energy. Physically, auricular acupuncture relaxes and reduces stress, decreases pain, increases energy, boosts immunity, and normalizes sleep. Mentally and emotionally, it helps one feel clear, alert, calm, and focused. Auricular acupuncture can be utilized in stress management, relaxation, for chemical dependency treatment, and much more!
Commonly asked questions: "Does it hurt?" Most often, people barely feel the needle go in. Sometimes a point will be sensitive but this small sting or pinch only lasts for a second. Tell the auricular acupuncturist if a needle hurts during treatment and they will adjust it for you. "Is there any danger of infection?" The stainless steal needles are sterile and are used only once so there is virtually no danger of infection.
Why people stop or never start treatment? “I don't like needles.” Auricular acupuncture needles are very different from hypodermic needles. They are not hollow and are much thinner (like the breadth of a hair). It usually does not hurt, especially if you concentrate on your breathing. In addition, instead of needles a special device similar to a TENS unit may be used to give direct stimulation via electrical impulse to the ear. For smoking cessation, a special homeopathic remedy may be injected into the acu-points. Some clinics apply laser therapy to the ear too!
One of the unique and specialized services that MiBaSo® offers is Injection Therapy. When used cosmetically, it provides a safe, non-toxic alternative to face-lifts, botox, and mesotherapy.MiBaSo® utilizes FDA approved homeopathic injectable remedies. This highly specialized technique from Italy is currently only available for Acupuncture Physicians in 6 states in the USA!
For the facial rejuvenation treatment, homeopathic collagen may be utilized to achieve superior results with fewer sessions.
For weight loss, there are homeopathic remedies that are used as an alternative to conventional mesotherapy. These natural formulas help to burn fat, lose inches, and reduce cellulite.
Another application for injection therapy is to increase the efficacy and potency of the acupuncture treatment. Homeopathic and/or vitamins such as B12, B-complex or other vitamins. Injection therapy is a viable option for treating conditions such as injuries, inflammation, sciatica, anemia, fatigue, neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, nausea, endometriosis, bleeding, immune support, and many other conditions.
*Homeopathic medicine uses highly diluted doses from the plant, mineral, and animal kingdoms to stimulate natural healing responses in the body. Homeopathic remedies are based on the theory that "like cures like."
Electric acupuncture is a technique that is sometimes utilized to promote muscle relaxation, stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, aid in weight loss, tighten lax muscles, or speed up the healing process of the body. Different waves and frequencies are used to achieve different effects. The amplitude or intensity of the treatment is adjusted according to the patient’s tolerance and may be re-adjusted (usually increased) if accommodation occurs.There are many indications and utilizations for electric acupuncture. In general, the main applications are those conditions that involve disorders or injuries of the muscles and nerves or the musculoskeletal system. Some examples of conditions that respond well to electric acupuncture include but are not limited to: paralysis, neuropathy, pain conditions, muscle spasm, stroke, atrophy prevention, neuro-muscular re-education, and arthritis or degenerative joint disease.
The device used for this treatment is similar to a TENS unit that is sometimes used in physical therapy or by a chiropractor. The difference is that instead of pads being placed on the body, the electrodes are clipped directly onto the acupuncture needles for increased precision and direct stimulation.
The Acupuncture Physician will determine whether or not this modality is indicated and beneficial for the patient.
Acupuncture without Needles - There is something for everyone! For children who cannot sit still, and any other patients who are unable to handle the thought of needles, there is an alternative to acupuncture: Needle-less acupuncture.
A hand-held therapeutic device is used which detects and treats the necessary body and ear acu-points. The acu-points can thus be stimulated one-by-one with an electric impulse that feels like a gentle tapping sensation.
The benefit with needles is that acupuncture induces a deep state of relaxation (similar to hypnosis) where the body is hyper-suggestible. In this state, any positive affirmations, prayer, visualization or meditation works synergistically to have an even more powerful or profound effect. Patients often fall asleep during the treatment as well, which is great because the body repairs and rejuvenates itself during sleep. Furthermore, this half-hour of peace and tranquility is especially beneficial for treating stress and stress-related health conditions which are prevalent in society today. This quiet down-time is beneficial in and of itself.
Finally, the amount of time it takes for the blood to fully circulate through the body is approximately twenty-eight minutes. Therefore, by retaining the needles for half an hour, a full cycle of blood and vital energy (qi) are allowed to flow through the body. With the needles strategically placed to fine-tune, repair, and rejuvenate the mind-body-spirit, energy blockages, stagnation, and deficiencies are eliminated and replaced with restored balance, harmony and optimal function and integration. With repeated treatments, the body learns to return to this vibrational state of optimal health and wellbeing.
Infrared therapy (IRT) uses a special electro-magnetic therapeutic apparatus known as a TDP Health Lamp. TDP stands for Special Electro-magnetic Therapeutic in Chinese. This healing device is also known as a Far Infrared Mineral Therapy Lamp.IRT provides deep heat treatment to relax muscles, decrease pain, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, promote oxygenation and nutrient delivery to injured tissues, detoxify, promote cellular metabolism, regulate physiological deficiency, diminish inflammation, and promote healing.
It is often utilized in treating conditions such as arthritis, body aches and pains, cramps, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, disk problems, dermatological conditions (such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, herpes zoster, and psoriasis), bowel conditions (such as constipation, Crohn's Disease, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids) internal and external wound healing, and for soft tissue and bone injuries. It can even be used for conditions such as depression, insomnia, and infections. Other applications for this device include heel spurs, plantar fasciitis and many other conditions.
IRT is often used in conjunction with acupuncture for the added benefits and stimulation. The heat can penetrate up to three inches into the body and the sensation felt on the skin is warm and relaxing. The needles do not get hot during this treatment. Infra-red Therapy is FDA approved.
Ion or electron pumping cords are copper wires with a diode placed in between to allow the current to flow in a unidirectional manner. The black or negative cathode is clipped to the acupuncture needle corresponding to the area of excess that needs to be reduced (for example an area of pain) and the red or positive anode is clipped to the acupuncture needle thatCupping therapy is the method of using glass or plastic cups to create localized pressure by means of suction to create a vacuum. The Chinese have been utilizing suction cups for thousands of years by heating the inside glass or bamboo cups. The vacuum created inside the cups causes the blood to flow to that the area of the body and helps localized healing.
Cupping helps with muscle relaxation, and assists in relieving soft tissue adhesions. It also aids in the release of toxins in the body. The suction from the cups penetrates deep into the tissues causing the tissues to release toxins. It also triggers the lymphatic system, clears the blood vessels, and stretches and activates the skin.
Cupping therapy is mainly performed on the back because there are five meridians (or energy channels) on the back. Pain occurs when there is a blockage of energy flow in the channel. When these meridians are opened, the internal energy is able to flow through the whole body.
Laser Therapy is an FDA approved therapeutic tool for treating pain conditions and can be utilized to treat headaches, muscle pain, tooth pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, inflammation, edema, arthritis, menstrual cramps and many other conditions. The effects may be immediate or after repeated sessions. It is also effective for wound healing, itching, skin disorders, injuries, and even body alignment!
If you would like to make an appointment and would like to know what your insurance benefits are, please complete the Insurance Verification Form found on our homepage (the link is on the left) and fax it to our office. Please fill out this form ONLY if you have a PPO insurance provider. HMO plans do not give acupuncture benefits.
If you have a PPO, our staff will verify your benefits and you will be informed about the coverage under your plan within 48 hours. Some plans have high deductibles that need to be met before coverage can begin. Other plans may limit the amount of treatments and the types of diagnoses (for example: limited use for pain conditions only) that are covered per year and some plans may only cover a percentage of the visit or have an office co-pay.
