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BLUE CRANE CLINIC

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EAST ASIAN MEDICINE

East Asian Medicine is based on the concept that we are all whole beings and endowed with the ability to self-heal. Acupuncture stimulates known points on the body that release our own opiates and anti-inflammatory chemicals, and then down-regulate the Sympathetic (fight or flight) response. Thus, patients often report feeling deeply relaxed and “balanced” after an acupuncture treatment.

Acupuncture and herbs help a body safely heal without serious side effects. The addition of muscle release techniques, cupping, gua-sha and moxibustion further add to the low-risk, non-invasive healing modalities that encourage a higher baseline of health.

Conditions Commonly Treated 

Allergies

Acute Injuries

Anxiety/Stress

Cancer treatment therapy adjunct

Chronic pain

Circulation disorders

Digestive disorders

Fertility (men and women)

Edema

GYN/Women’s issues

Headache/Migraine

Wellness or “preventative maintenance”

Immune disorders

Post-infection weakness

Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

Muscle strain/sprain

Neurological disorders

Post-stroke recovery

Sciatica

Pregnancy issues

TMJ

Toxicity weakness

....To name a few.....


STATE LICENSURE AND DEFINITIONS 

Often referred to as "Traditional Chinese Medicine", Washington State practitioners obtain a license in “EAST ASIAN MEDICINE".   This is a health care service using East Asian Medical diagnosis and treatment to promote health and treat organic or functional disorders.

The scope of practice includes the following: the use of acupuncture needles to directly or indirectly stimulate acupuncture points and meridians; use of electrical, mechanical, or magnetic devices to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians; moxibustion (heat applied to points), acupressure; cupping on the body;  infra-red wave therapy; dietary advice and health education based on East Asian medical theory; the recommendation & prescribing of herbal medicines and nutritional supplements; breathing, relaxation, and East Asian exercise techniques; and Qi Gong; East Asian Tui na (bodywork) which does not include spinal manipulation; and specific heat and cold therapies.

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NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION 

Since starting her practice in 1999, Ingrid Heintzberger Vu has maintained licensure with the National Board for this Profession, the NCCAOM , or National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  This is a good resource to use if you want to ensure that your Practitioner meets the highest standards of our Profession.  With National Board licensure, you can be sure that a practitioner stays current with Medical training (required CEU's) and has an impeccable record of professional conduct.

Extra Training and Education in the Field

A small sampling of Ingrid Heintzberger Vu's Additional training (continuing education classes).  

  • Master Tung's lineage special needling techniques, taught by California Veteran, Susan Johnson, L.Ac.
  • Japanese style special palpation and evaluation in the tradition of Kiiko Matsumoto and Master Nagano, taught by Monika Kobylecka, L.Ac.
  • Endocrinology and Pathology of the Thyroid Gland taught by Tran Viet Dzung, MD -- the eminent French Endocrinologist AND Acupuncturist.
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