Did you know that the World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effective for over 43 common ailments? It’s true. Chances are, whatever pains you could be helped by acupuncture.
October 24 is National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. While acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) have been in existence for more than 3,000 years, its popularity for treating illnesses and conditions, as well as being used to stay healthy, is at an all-time high with an estimated 36 percent of U.S. adults using some form of complementary therapy such as acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
A key to AOM success is finding a nationally board-certified and state licensed AOM practitioner like RiverView Health’s Megan Scott. Scott is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received her Master of Oriental Medicine degree from the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN, and her Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Acupuncture is one of the essential elements of Oriental medicine. Other elements include Chinese herbology, bodywork (e.g., acupressure, shiatsu), diet and exercise (e.g., tai chi, qi gong) based on traditional medicinal principles.
All Oriental medicine modalities are intended to improve the flow of qi (pronounced “chee”). Qi regulates the body’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance and is influenced by the opposing forces of yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). According to traditional Chinese medicine, when yin and yang are balanced, they work together with the natural flow of qi to help the body achieve and maintain health.
Scott offers complimentary acupuncture for Inpatient/post-operative patients at RiverView to aid in the management of pain, nausea, and vomiting while providing relaxation and comfort. She conducts her acupuncture practice in the Second Floor Clinic, Crookston, and RiverView Clinic East Grand Forks. Scott offers acupuncture in a private one-on-one setting at an initial cost of $80 with follow-up treatments at $64. She also offers acupuncture in a community setting where up to four patients can be treated at a time. The initial treatment for community acupuncture is $30 with follow-up visits at a cost of $20. Insurance can also be billed for certain conditions.
For more information on acupuncture and Oriental medicine or to schedule acupuncture, call 218-281-9519 in Crookston or 218-773-1390 in East Grand Forks.
RiverView Health To Celebrate Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day
