Comments for Detroit Community Acupuncture

Comment on The Big Move: closing and re-opening dates, and July specials! by K8

K8 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:14:30 +0000

Can’t wait! I’m so excited to see it!

Comment on Cold & Flu prevention tips by KIMBLEY Baker

KIMBLEY Baker — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:10:18 +0000

Thanks for this information, DCA! It is SO on-point and full of good advice–some of which I had already heard or tried. KIMBLEY

Comment on Cold & Flu prevention tips by admin

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:19:27 +0000

Thanks Traci! I try not to overload people with “tips” and advice and things, because it feels like we’re so inundated with health advice…and it’s so often conflicting! I think it’s so important for people to be able to take all that information with a grain of salt and see what works for them. And that takes time and energy…what I like about acupuncture is that treatments can provide a little “time out” that enables people to tune into their bodies and their bodies’ particular needs.

That said, I would never want to discourage anyone from learning about Chinese Medicine! For anyone who is reading this thread and is interested in reading more, I’ve always liked “The Web That Has No Weaver,” by Ted Kaptchuk; and of course there’s “Acupuncture is Like Noodles,” which we sell at the clinic.

Comment on The State of Acupuncture Laws in Michigan by admin

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:02:29 +0000

Hey Anna,
I’m sorry, I thought I had responded to this awhile back but don’t see that response; anyway, there’s no real news. The Acupuncture Board has apparently met this year and is still hashing out the details. I will definitely post when I know more. Thanks so much to you and everyone who sent in their support.

Comment on New Hours & 2-for-1 Special by admin

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:08 +0000

Hey Trevor,
Well, it’s mixing metaphors a little…I don’t feel like I know enough about the chakra system to do that intentionally, but in general, since acupuncture helps get energy flowing, I think the effects would probably be similar. (I know there is a system of “marma” points in Ayurvedic medicine, which are similar to acupuncture points and I think often overlap…but that’s about the limit of what I know about that.) I do often ask people to tell me where they feel they feel or “carry” stress or anxiety, and choose points based on the idea of getting that area “unstuck” (or less “sticky”); and I suppose those areas would often correspond to chakras. Does that help?

Comment on New Hours & 2-for-1 Special by Trevor

Trevor — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:27:13 +0000

Hi Nora,

I was just thinking about scheduling an appointment. Nora, I was wondering if there is a way to use Acupuncture for chakra balancing and ensuring that the energy is not stagnated in the major energy centers?

Thanks,

Trevor

Comment on Acupuncture is like Noodles #2 by Adrianna

Adrianna — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:10:22 +0000

Many thanks to these Noodles posts here. I’m a acupuncture student and loyal fan of WCA here in Portland. I’ve been visiting family around Detroit (meant to visit DCA, but time was too short!) and SE Wisconsin and am reminded how inaccessible acupuncture is not only financially, but culturally to most Americans.

Talking about what I do to my family and “non-acupuncture” friends is daunting. CA always seemed right on, from the very first introduction. I find that many people in acupuncture circles here find fault with the CA model. The odd things is that among the naysayers are the same people raging about how we need a new model of delivery. What I see when I look at CA is not the end all of health care delivery models, but an indespensible challenge to the status quo. Now we have the great opportunity to stand on the shoulders of these giants and get even MORE creative! This feels like only the beginning Thanks for being a part of it all.

Adrianna

Comment on The State of Acupuncture Laws in Michigan by Anna Clark

Anna Clark — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:38:05 +0000

How’s this going? Is there a place to look for updates? I really support you folks!

Comment on Cold & Flu prevention tips by traci smith

traci smith — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:04:56 +0000

great tips! i enjoy these postings. keep them coming… many of us don’t know a lot about Chinese medicine, but we would love to…

Comment on Acupuncture is like Noodles #2 by David Lesseps

David Lesseps — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:58:46 +0000

Hello Whatsername,
Thank you. Come on by, I look forward to meeting you and your husband.
cheers,
David
Circle Community Acupuncture
San Francisco, CA