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About Heather Vandeburg
Expertise
I can answer any questions about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals, Tuina (Chinese massage, Cupping, and Gua Sha. I can answer questions about Qi, Meridians, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. I can answer how these different modalities can benefit different conditions.
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I have a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice in DeKalb IL. I have been practicing TCM since 2002. I have given many lectures and classes on the subject of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Women’s Health, Nutrition and Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. This Includes speaking at an International Conference for the United Leukodystrophy Foundation.
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AAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, ILAAOM
Publications
Women Today, ILAAOM website,
Education/Credentials
Master degree in Oriental Medicine, Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences. I am lisensed and board certified in Acupuncture. I did an advanced internship at Guang Zhou University in Guang Zhou China.
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I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Alternative Medicine > Acupuncture > Hallux valgus
Expert: Heather Vandeburg
Date: 1/24/2008
Subject: Hallux valgus
Question
Hello Heather,
Thank you for your previous answer and your availability.
A client of mine has a hallux valgus at the left foot, right on the Spleen Pancreas path, it's covering SP 2 and SP 3 points. Do you think that it can alterate the good flow of Qi in this meridian ? What do you think of the consequences of a surgery ? I guess it would help having a better flow afterward ? Do you know a softer treatment in TCM ?
Maciocia's diagnosis is on my next Santa Claus list...
Thank you
Best regards
Pascal
Answer
Yes, I think that injury or incision on a channel will impede the flow of qi. Post surgery scar tissue work and Needling with electrical stimulation across the scar can help. That is a very painful area to needle or massage scar tissue. I would suggests magnet therapy maybe two 1200 gauss magnet north side down one on either end of the scar, or painful area, or on SP2 and SP3. Leave the magnets on as long as possible. Possibly 1-2 weeks. If a rash appears take the magnets off. There are some good Chinese Herbal foot soak that you can try. That is more detailed and I would have to see your patient to suggest one. Hope this helps.
Warm Regards,
Heather
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