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Hi! I have been getting acupuncture for some "female issues" for about three weeks now. The miriad of issues are: ovarian cysts on my left ovary, night sweats, and most recently uterine pain associated with possible endometriosis. Mostly the uterine pain had referred to the low back and groin area. I am not certain which meridians the DC is needling, but they are all points below the knees. Anyway, I wondered if it was normal to feel emotions surface during the treatment? The research I have done says people feel "relaxed". That is rarely how I feel - I sometimes feel emotions that come out of the blue (seemingly) such as love and fear. Is this part of the balancing process? I am not afraid of needles - these emotions do seem to have no object attached to them.
Thanks!
Hi Meredith,
Yes, emotional releases can be part of the treatment. It is part of the emotional balancing process. You should talk with your acupuncturist about them. They should be less extreme the more balanced you become. I once had a patient that started laughing uncontrollably until the needles were removed.
Good health,
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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