Category — Acupuncture

Here is a quick read on the cost of care around the world.  What would make this better would be to include malpractice/litigation cost ratio’s associated with these procedures.  We could better understand the costs incurred due the excess lawyering we have in this country.  One fortunate side-effect with acupuncture is that in the medical world we have extremely lost malpractice insurance costs.  This translates into less expensive care for you the end user.  Our typical treatment is less than half of what just an office visit is here with no tests/blodd panels/prescriptions.  Strep throat may cost/billed as much as $400 when it is all said and done with the culture.  That is crazy for such a straightforward issue…something to think about and how you want to spend your HSA dollars.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/d-brad-wright/the-price-of-physician-fe_b_365134.html

A big part of what I do in practice is called Tuina.  Which is Chinese Massage and Bodywork.  It is similar to Shiatsu.  It tends to be more invigorating than relaxing.  So if you have some aches and pains and want to avoid the needles we can still help you out at our Chanhassen Clinic.  Yes we do acupuncture but there is more to the medicine than that.

A big thanks to everyone that came out!

At our Open House last Monday we kicked-off our Happy Hour.  Come get a $20 acupuncture mini-treatment.  It is a fantastic way to relax and unwind.  If you have questions about Chinese Medicine or are curious as to what we actually do this is a fun and casual way to check it out.  We had 12 people on the first day, we can’t wait for our next one because it is going to be big and we will get a lot more people coming.  It is a fantastic way to network and meet your neighbors.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are a mystery to most.  Sure we treat difficult conditions and we perplex people with our talk of Qi, exotic herbal names, and esoteric energy metaphors.  But I like this article because this is ultimately what our Traditional Chinese Medicine can provide to our society.  Better health, fewer incidences of disease, and at less cost to all of us.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/21/rescuing-health-reform-wh_n_328272.html

So when you ready to begin your journey to a healthier lifestyle, give us a call 952.294.9978 and let us show you the depth of wisdom that we call Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

When studies of Chinese Herbal Therapies make the front page of Yahoo, in a positive manner.  We treat diabetes according to Xiao Ke in Chinese Medicine using a mix of herbs and acupuncture to help control blood sugar levels.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091014/hl_nm/us_chinese_herbs

Enjoy and remember to give us a call if you have a questions about treatment, 952-294-9978.

Mason and Sandra McClellan, LAc

Here an article on flu, fevers, and diseases of the like in Chinese History.  It is written by a guy who is a TCM doctor and one of the countries preeminent herbalists but he is also a Western Pharmcist that teaches at USC.

But regardless wash your hands and use the crook of your elbow to cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze.  No sense in spreading germs unnecessarily.  Heck Elmo knows how to do it right, so should all of us.  But if you do get sick we are can help, and better yet there is no reason why you can’t come in a get a preventative treatment every so often.  You may not need the H1N1 vaccine, we have herbals that could help if your are looking for a more natural route.

Check out the article and if you have questions about acupuncture and you live in Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Chaska–somewhere in that SW quadrant.  We are available 952-294-9978, Minnesota Clinic of Integrated Medicine.

http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31958

This article is the most exact to the actual mechanisms to why acupuncture is useful in pain management.  But when will people learn that there is still so much more.  The therapeutic relationship, the dietary modifications, the improved sleep.  There are so many factors when visiting your local acupuncture clinic, (hint, hint….if you live around Lake Minnetonka, Chaska, Chanhassen, Shakopee, and Eden Prairie we are right off of Hwy 5 and Market Blvd)  This week I want to focus on stress-related disorders, if you are seeking treatment for insomnia and anxiety or just need a breather.  Come talk to us and we will listen to what you have to say and we can see if acupuncture can bring you relief.

http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20090810-19956-2.html

PS…before the snow comes, check out the Arboretum in Chaska–they have the most beautiful Japanese garden!!!  The leaves are changing and this place would be a great stress-reducer if you don’t see me that is.

http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/

A nice article by the Pioneer Press on the benefits of Acupuncture.

http://www.twincities.com/ci_13370381?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com&nclick_check=1

You do not need to do, but undo.  It is usually more effective to find things that you can take-out than add-to.

http://mnmlist.com/buying-is-not-the-solution/#more-324

Of course I must plug our new acupuncture clinic in Chanhassen, Minnesota we are about 20 miles SW of Minneapolis and just south of Lake Minnetonka.  This was our opening week!  It is a beautiful spot with 3 treatment rooms.  We focus on headache care, women’s health, and can usually get immediate pain relief for most issues.

Due to growth and demand, we must expand!

The new address will be:

560 Market St

Chanhassen MN 55317

We are right next to the Chanhassen movie theater.  The front side of our building is on 78th, we are facing south next to the Bikram Yoga studio.

We will have 3 acupuncture treatment rooms and about 800 sqft. (we will still have some treatment times available in Excelsior.)  Sandra and I are super excited and we will let everyone know when our doors will be open for business.