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Acupuncture
Chinese herbs
Medical QigongYogaPregnancy
Administrative
A: Yes. When performed by a licensed acupuncture physician, acupuncture is a low-risk treatment option. Acupuncturists must adhere to strict safety procedures established by Federal and state agencies. Under Florida law, only pre-sterilized, disposable, single-use needles can be used.
A: Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, solid, stainless steel needles. These needles are different than needles used for injections or drawing blood. Acupuncture needles are gently inserted. Most needles are inserted just beneath the surface of the skin. There are a variety of sensations that the client can experience during the acupuncture treatment. These sensations can include: warmth, tingling, a slight dull achiness, slight itchiness, quick pinch like a mosquito bite, numbness, heaviness, swirling, opening of energy in an area, or no particular sensation. Most people feel relaxed and peaceful; and some people fall asleep during their treatment.
A: When coming for an acupuncture session, please refrain from using heavily scented products. Prior to your visit, please try to avoid drinking coffee, eating a very large meal, or coming on an empty stomach. Also refrain from drinking alcohol on the day of treatment; smoking excessively; or overexertion or heavy workouts for two hours prior to and after your treatment. Do hydrate during the day with water or herbal teas. This will ensure the best possible results from your treatment.
Between your acupuncture sessions, take note of any changes in your symptoms, sleep, pain, energy, emotional state, and overall well-being. Many people believe that they should not come to
their acupuncture treatment if they are sick with a cold or flu. Yet,
this is a good time to come to your appointment as acupuncture can help enhance the rate of recovery. Just let your practitioner know of your condition.
A: We
only offer the finest herb products. These Chinese herbs meet rigorous
standards of testing and clinical effectiveness. Our herb products are
selected from companies that comply with Good Manufacturing Processes
(GMP) standards, or International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) requirements.
A: When
coming for an herbal session, please refrain from using heavily
scented products. Prior to your visit, please try to avoid drinking
coffee, eating a very large meal, or coming on an empty stomach. Also
refrain from drinking alcohol on the day of treatment; smoking
excessively; or overexertion or heavy workouts for two hours prior to
and after your treatment. Additionally, do not scrape or brush your tongue when you brush your teeth; and do not drink or eat any item that can can change the tongue color or coating including coffee, soda, juice, candy, fresh berries, and spicy or greasy foods. Do hydrate during the day with water or herbal teas. This will ensure the best possible results
from your session.
Between your herbal sessions,
take note of any changes in your symptoms, sleep, pain, headaches, digestion, energy,
temperature, skin reactions, emotional state, and overall well-being.
Many people believe that they should not come to
their herbal session if they are sick with a cold or flu. Yet,
this is a good time to come to your appointment as herbal remedies can help enhance the rate of recovery. Just let your practitioner know of your condition.
Medical Qigong
A: In general, medical qigong therapy and prescriptions strengthens the immune system by
enhancing one's protective qi, cell and organ metabolism, and cellular
energy. Additionally, medical qigong augments the lymphatic system
resulting in an increase in the production of white blood cells. It
should be noted that qigong supports the circulatory system and one's
blood pressure. While the circulatory is different than the immune system, white blood cells which are a key aspect to the immune system inhabit, are stored, and circulate in the blood and lymph fluid. In addition, as a result of qigong exercise the body creates heat and allows the connective tissue to loosen. This allows the intercellular fluid of the cells all the way to the organs to be cleansed. As a result, more oxygen is available to the body which improves the concentration of oxygen in the blood. This allows the blood to move more easily. Thereby the white blood cells and the immune system have an enhanced circulation. In the end, this also strengthens the body's ability to fight off pathogens and maintain a stronger immune system.
Q: How do I prepare for a Medical Qigong session?
A: When
coming
for a Medical Qigong session, please refrain from using heavily
scented products. Prior to your visit, please try to avoid drinking
coffee, eating a very large meal, or coming on an empty stomach. Also
refrain from drinking alcohol on the day of treatment; smoking
excessively; or overexertion or heavy workouts for two hours prior to
and after your treatment. Do hydrate during the
day with water or herbal teas. This will ensure the best possible
results
from your session.
Between your Medical Qigong sessions,
take note of any changes in your symptoms, sleep, pain, energy, emotional state, and overall well-being.
Many people believe that they should not come to
their Medical Qigong session if they are sick with a cold or flu. Yet,
this is a good time to come to your appointment as Medical Qigong can help enhance the rate of recovery. Just let your practitioner know of your condition.
Yoga
A: Hatha yoga represents the
yoga of physical well-being. Most forms of yoga that are practiced in
the United States fall under this category. "Ha" in Sanskrit
represents "sun", and "tha" represents "moon". Therefore, Hatha yoga
unites the polarities or opposites within ourselves. This is
accomplished by combining asanas (physical postures), pranayama
(breath), and meditative relaxations.
Karma yoga
is a yoga of selfless action or service. Those that follow Karma yoga
are not driven by reward or personal grandeur. Instead, their focus is
on performing acts with love and for the betterment of those they serve.
Raja yoga means royal yoga. It is the yoga of meditation, and includes the teaching of hatha yoga. Raja yoga uses an eight-stepped approach known as Ashtanga to obtain self-realization. This eight-stepped approach is outlined in the Yoga Sutra by Patanjali.
Bhakti yoga is the yoga of devotion. Those that practice bhakti yoga focus on a heart-centered approach to life. Bhakti yoga incorporates rituals of devotion, prayers, invocations, and chanted mantras to connect with heart-centered universal love.
Jnana yoga represents the yoga of knowledge and wisdom. Through this yogic practice, one seeks to understand their true self, mind and spirit through the pursuit of knowledge. This wisdom is acquired by studying scriptures and other writings.
Kundalini yoga is a yoga of energy. This practice uses various techniques to raise and unite kundalini energies from the base of the spine to the crown of the head to achieve spiritual elation. Due to the powerful nature of kundalini yoga, this practice is not recommended for most individuals in the West. Traditionally, this path requires complete withdrawal from the responsibilities of functional, rational, and societal life.
Q: How do I prepare for a yoga class?
A:
Avoid eating 2 hours before class; hydrate before and after class; wear
comfortable exercise clothes; bring a yoga mat or towel; arrive 10-20
minutes early; turn off cell phones and pagers; inform
your teacher of any injuries or health concerns; honor your body by
practicing at your own level; stay until the end of class.
Pregnancy
A: During pregnancy, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be effective for the treatment of morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can also help relieve other discomforts from pregnancy including sciatica, back aches, and depression, and improve energy level. Additionally, acupuncture and a technique knows as moxibustion can help turn breech babies to head-first presentations. Moxibustion uses long sticks of the herb moxa (also known as mugwort or Artemisia vulgaris) to produce a gentle, warming sensation to an acupuncture point on the little toe. When a woman is pregnant, she can enhance her health through qigong.
This supports the child's development and their prenatal constitution
including their congenital immunity. Only certain Medical Qigong treatments can be engaged in during pregnancy. These specific Medical Qigong treatments should be performed by a Medical Qigong Practitioner with specialized pregnancy training.
A: During pregnancy, yoga helps to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit for child bearing and birth. Prenatal yoga also helps to relieve some of the discomforts of pregnancy. Yet, there are certain poses that are contraindicated or need to be modified. A Registered Yoga Teacher with specialized prenatal certification should teach pregnancy yoga classes.
Administrative
A: We do not bill health insurance. Instead, we can provide you with a receipt that may be submitted to your insurer for possible reimbursement, or may be filed with your medical and dental expenses on federal income taxes subject to IRS limitations. Therefore, payment is due at the time of service. We accept cash, and check. The returned check fee is $60.00. We
are an out-of-network provider with the following insurance companies:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and United Healthcare.
We
accept Health Spending Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts
(FSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) cards. If your HSA, FSA or HRA provider does not offer reimbursement
cards, we can provide you with a receipt upon request that may be
submitted to your HSA, FSA, or HRA provider for possible reimbursement. Therefore, payment is due at the time of service. We accept cash, check, and credit cards. The returned check fee is $60.00.
A: While we can be reached by email at info@LotusCenterofHealing, the quickest way to contact us is by phone at 904.616.4934. If we are with a client and unable to answer the phone, please leave us a voicemail message, and we will return your call shortly.
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