In Traditional Chinese Medicine, disease contains two parts analogous to the roots and branches of a tree. The symptoms are like branches, and if you only treat them, the same roots will soon grow the same symptoms again. To effectively heal, one must address the root cause of the of illness so the tree may grow healthy branches. Additionally, two people may both experience a similar disease but have very different underlying root causes. Likewise, two others may have very different diseases but have the same root cause. At Rooted Medicine, Andrea Hingst L.Ac. MSOM, draws from experiences in integrated hospitals and private practice to combine traditional Chinese therapies with modern functional medicine to identify each individual’s unique foundational imbalance to heal from the roots up.

At Anodyne Community Acupuncture, treatments take place in a quiet group setting with each person seated in a reclining chair. By treating many people at one time, costs can remain low ($30-$50 per treatment), friends and family can be treated at the same time and, most importantly, more people in the community can benefit from the therapeutic effects of acupuncture.

Five Element Acupuncture treats the person as a whole; something that can be absent from Western medicine where we see several doctors to tend our whole person. Five Element acupuncture is natural, ancient, and simple form of medicine that works to help the person find their natural balance. Instead of looking at a person like a list of separate symptoms, Five Element Acupuncture looks at the person as a whole. Taking in the physical, the mental, and the spiritual; it is all encompassing way of looking at life and healing. Acupuncture is an ancient system of health care based on natural laws of healing, involving the movement of vital energy. This energy, called qi (pronounced chi), moves in pathways called meridians which support the functions of the body, mind, and spirit. When qi is not moving smoothly in the body; imbalances begin to surface in the form of symptoms. Acupuncture addresses the root cause of these symptoms, and creates a deep and lasting healing.

Acupuncture assists in treating immediate acute symptoms, as well as underlying chronic imbalances to a person’s well being by improving overall health and immunity. Many people say they have greater energy and focus following treatment. Early treatment can help prevent more serious health problems from arising. Many people committed to a healthy lifestyle use acupuncture to help them maintain their well being. Treatments are uniquely designed for each patient in this highly personal form of medicine.

Thank you for visiting TLC Acupuncture & Natural Medicine, our Frisco, CO acupuncture clinic is known for its kind and knowledgeable acupuncturist, inviting atmosphere and effective care.

At TLC, we’ve been privileged to see many, many cases of healing, even after nothing else worked. If you are interested in discussing if your specific condition is a good candidate for treatment, please contact us with your questions. Our goal is to make sure you are relaxed and comfortable throughout your visit. If you have questions or are unsure if acupuncture’s right for you, consider a free consultation or simply book an appointment.

Mari Greenly is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Portland OR. Her specialties include acute or chronic pain including injuries from athletics, auto or bicycle accidents; Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture; fertility and pregnancy; digestive complaints and allergies; and relief from stress and anxiety. She received her clinical training and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Mari uses Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Bodywork in her clinical practice.