- Vital Essence Acupuncture4500 9th Ave NE
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“Michele’s professionalism dissolves any unease about the process. Trust me, I have had a phobia about needles and still Michele provides a level of expertise which allowed me to relax and derive maximum benefit from her practice! I highly recommend her service to anyone who is interested in a substantive, practical alternative to traditional Westernized medicine.” – Terry
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“You are so good at what you do! You truly have the gift of healing – I love to just bask in the powerful energy that emanates from you.” – Ted
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“This was the most comprehensive acupuncture/herb visit I’ve had. I felt we accomplished more than I’ve had in any one type of modality. Thank you, Michele, for your commitment to health!” – Brooklin
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Digestive Disorders
Top 3 Reasons Acupuncture is Great for Seniors
As we get older, those aches and pains become a little more pronounced and life begins to create some new challenges. For many seniors, schedules become impacted with doctor’s appointments and trips to the pharmacy. If you haven’t tried acupuncture, here are three reasons you should give it a try as it can greatly help some of the greatest health challenges facing seniors today. continue reading
Five Reasons Acupuncture Helps Digestive Function
Digestion is a complex task performed by the body. It begins in the mouth and finishes when the ingested food leaves the body through the rectum. For all we have learned over the years regarding digestion, there is still so much more we don’t know or are still learning. For example, it wasn’t until recently, the last 10 years or so, that modern medicine confirmed our gastrointestinal tract is our second brain. This discovery is drastically changing the way the body and its many functions are viewed, because everything we put in our mouths can potentially have life-altering effects on the mind, as well as the body. continue reading
Herbal Tonics for Digestion
Digestive disorders can be simple like flatulence or gas, or they can be much more serious, such as Crohn’s disease. But regardless of the severity of the disease, there is no doubt digestive disorders affect far more people than they should, especially in the United States. A recent survey reports nearly 74 percent of all Americans are living with digestive issues. Most people don’t report it to their doctors either, because they assume it is normal to have gas, bloating or abdominal pain. But these symptoms can be indicators of much more serious underlying problems. continue reading