AboutHeather 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.
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
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.
Awards and Honors I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
Expert: Heather Vandeburg Date: 6/15/2008 Subject: neuropathy and acupuncture, recommendation
Question Dear Heather Vandeburg, I wanted to enquire about my mother's neuropathy
and the possibility of acupuncture to treat a condition like this. Her condition
was set on by a severe vitamin deficiency, which has since been treated. But
the neuropathy is lasting. They have tried many drugs which indeed take most
nerve pain away. But these make her incredibly nauseous and dizzy to the
point where she has to either choose one or the other. In Shanghai I have
recently undergone acupuncture myself with impressive results. The one key
point with my mother is that because of ongoing stomach problems, she will
likely not be able to take the accompanying Chinese herbs. So I was hoping
you could tell me 1. Is it possible for acupuncture alone to help with the
nerve pain? 2. How much should a session of acupuncture cost in the states?
3. Could you recommend a doctor in the Cleveland area. I would appreciate
you responding by email. Thank so much, Jason
Answer Hi Jason,
Acupuncture alone can be very effective. I would look at NCCAOM.org to find a good acupuncturist in Cleveland. The amount of treatment costs vary. I charge 85.00 for the first treatment and consult. 65.00 for the follow-ups in my higher rent office and 52.00 in my lower rent office.
