Midwest Acupuncture Clinic

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Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs

General Info

Jay Heaverlo is an Iowa native that has been studying and practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since 2002. He completed his graduate program in TCM at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA. After graduation, he traveled to Hangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai, China to complete more advanced studies. In addition to his studies of TCM, Jay has also studied the Chinese language since 2001. He finds that this has greatly benefited his deeper understanding of the medicine by enabling him to access 3,000 years of medical writings Jay have chosen to practice TCM because after much looking, he found it to be the most complete, well-rounded, holistic form of health care available. It seeks to treat the underlying cause of disease and poor health, not just the symptoms, using diet and supplements, herbal medicine and acupuncture. In Chinese medicine, we use the concept of roots and branches. Instead of treating a variety of symptoms separately, we look for a root cause. While some treatments might be used to relieve symptoms such as pain, TCM practitioners always seek to address the cause. Once the root is treated, the branches become healthier. This leads not only to treatment of current health problems, but also to prevention and better quality of life along the way. Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the four-year professional degree curriculum in TCM includes approximately 3000 hours of didactic training in Chinese and Western Medicine and 1000 hours of clinical training. Students receive training in the following key areas: TCM diagnosis and treatment which include Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, Tai Ji and Qi Gong, nutrition, and Western medicine including diagnosis and pharmacology. MSTCM degree is awarded after passing comprehensive examinations and completing a Master's thesis. To become a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) one must complete a four-year TCM program in an accredited college of Oriental Medicine or a tutorial program with a qualified practitioner and pass the National Board of Acupuncture Licensing Exam. Licensed Acupuncturists are also qualified to prescribe herbal medicine.

Services/Products

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented disease for more than 3,000 years. TCM works to strengthen and balance the body's energy by using techniques such as: Acupuncture, Tui Na, Chinese Herbs, Cupping, Moxibustion, and Diet and Nutritional Therapy TCM is especially appealing to many since it is a natural and wholistic health care system that does not have the side-effects associated with Western medications, surgeries, and treatments.

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check, discover, master card, visa

Location

We are located on 100th Street between Hickman and Douglas, in the Stonebriar Center.

Amenities

Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes acupuncture. We also offer a full Chinese herb paharmacy, including raw, powdered, and pill herbs.

Other Link

http://www.midwestacupunctureclinic.com

Categories

Medical Clinics, Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine & Health Practitioners, Herbs

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Phone: (515) 554-6728

Address: 2687 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Website: http://www.midwestacupunctureclinic.com