Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
with Dr. Frank Akawi
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The Chinese discovered that animals have similar meridians and reflex points to humans. These meridians are the fields in which Qi energy flows. The meridians are connected with internal organs, muscular and joint structures, and the nervous system. Acupuncture points which lie on the meridians are areas of the skin at which the flow of Qi can be affected. When an animal is unhealthy, there is an imbalance or interference with Qi flow. The Acupuncturist manipulates the animal’s Qi by stimulating specific acupuncture points, which alleviates the blockage or imbalance.
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Herbal Therapy Herbal medicine had a strong foundation long before conventional medicine evolved. An accurate diagnosis combined with an overall evaluation of the patient forms the basis of a safe and effective treatment plan. The appropriate choice of herb or herbal formulation can be based on any of a number of medical philosophies. Herbal medicine can be especially useful in patients with chronic conditions where long-term therapy is required and internal organs need support and nourishment. They are grouped into four major categories:
Herbal Medicine can be used effectively on its own or in combination with Acupuncture and/or Western Medicine. |
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Willis is an eleven year old Lab mix who had a traumatic injury and was paralyzed from the neck down. After being referred to a specialist who recommended surgery, his owner asked Dr. Andersen what else could be done before resorting to surgery. Willis had little response to medication so he referred him to Dr. Akawi for Acupuncture. He had to be carried in on a stretcher for his treatment. Within six to seven sessions Willis started to use his legs and after two months of treatments, he is walking and is able to walk unaided on the underwater treadmill during his Hydrotherapy Sessions. Willis is one of Dr. Akawi’s most dramatic recoveries using Acupuncture. |
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Shelby is a four year old Westie who was attacked by a dog four times her size. She sustained multiple deep bite wounds to her leg muscles, leaving her so sore that even with the help of pain medications, she was unable to walk up or down the smallest staircase. The morning before her first Acupuncture treatment, she cried to be carried down the stairs. Shelby’s Acupuncture session lasted approximately forty minutes, during which Dr. Akawi treated her for pain and muscle soreness. The results were amazing. Immediately following the treatment, she ran in excited circles and then raced up the fourteen step staircase she had refused earlier. Ever since her Acupuncture treatment, Shelby has been the spunky dog that she’s always been. |
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Bo is a thirteen year old Lab, a retired show-dog who has Osteo-Arthritis in his spine. His problem began when he slipped on the ice and injured his back when he was five years old. After trying all the traditional methods of pain management, short of surgery, two years ago his owner decided to give Acupuncture a try. Within two treatments, Bo started acting like a puppy again. He had increased mobility and his attitude was much better. As an added plus, Bo’s skin and chronic ear infections improved. Even after two years, he’s always excited to go in for his Acupuncture treatments and runs in to see Dr. Akawi with his tail wagging.
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