Awakening the Wisdom Within Your Body and Mind

Practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the key components of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM, the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces, yin and yang. Yin represents the cold, slow, or passive principle, while yang represents the hot, excited, or active principle. According to TCM, health is achieved by maintaining the body in a "balanced state"; disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang.

This imbalance leads to blockage in the flow of Qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Qi can be unblocked, according to TCM, by using acupuncture needles at certain points on the body that connect with these meridians.

In our practice we incorporate a complete and thorough assessment followed by a treatment that addresses the whole body and not just the symptoms.

Since 1994 Anne Biris has been working to bring relief to patients suffering from different kinds of pain from acute and chronic injuries and immune disorders. Much of the therapy she provides combines both acupuncture and deep tissue massage. The combination of these two modalities have been shown to be more effective than one or the other on their own.

For those who are either seeking alternative methods of fertility or want to supplement the treatments they are receiving such as invitro, Chinese Medicine is safe and effective. Acupuncture helps to strengthen the body and prepare it for pregnancy. Chinese herbs address the underlying issues resulting in infertility.

Chinese herbal medicines fill an important need in modern healthcare. They assist the inner healing capacity of the body to effectively treat a wide range of diseases. Traditional herbal formulas have been shown to be safe and effective over many years of clinical experience and research both in China and America.

Chinese herbal formulas are traditionally brewed into tea from raw herbs. Your practitioner will custom blend a formula based on your constitution and energetic balance. Herbs also come in the form of tinctures, tablets or granules, whatever is comfortable and convenient.

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to help women become pregnant. Not only is it a safe and effective alternative for those seeking to become pregnant naturally but also aids couples through the complete process of modern fertility technologies.

At our clinic we offer full services for the couple who is going through these challenging times. Stress is of a concern and we provide care through the whole process from before, during and after the pregnancy.

We are mindful of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) procedures and offer full support. The benefits can range anywhere from reducing the side effects of medications to reducing the number of miscarriages to increasing the success rates of implantations and full term pregnancies.

• Increased blood flow to the uterus and therefore uterine wall thickness
• Increased endorphin production, which in turn has been shown to effect the release of GnRH
• Lower stress hormones responsible for infertility
• Impact on plasma levels of the fertility hormones:FSH, LH, E2, Progesterone
• Normalization of hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis
• Positive effect for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome present in 3 percent of adults and children
• Decreased side effects of ART medications