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Expert: - 2/26/2008


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Living in Waterford, MI. (about 45 miles N.W. of Detroit) I am in need of a good acupunturist for treating peripheral neuropathy. Which came on from two bulging discs and a very narrow spinal canal which set the stage for a crushed spinal cord and paralysis. Then in need of emergency surgery. I now have numbness, weakness, burning pain, stinging pain when touched by cold objects ect. I would like to be led to a good dr. who has treated this often.
Thank you, Eric W.

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Hi Eric,
I don't personally know anyone in the Detroit area.  I usually refer people to our board certification website.  I feel that board certified Acupuncturists should be good practitioners. You may have to contact a few to find one that you feel comfortable with.  The website is www.NCCAOM.org

Good luck, Peripheral neuropathy is very treatable.

Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM

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Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac

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.

Experience

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.

Organizations
AAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, ILAAOM, APA

Publications
For Women Today, ILAAOM publications, State of Dentistry,

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.

Awards and Honors
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

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