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
Question On my 2nd attempt to fuse my ankle I had to wear an external fixation device. When it was removed I had continued swelling in my ankle and up through the leg to the knee. I was advised that it would take a year to go away. It's been over a year and I still have the swelling, which to me has not even improved over the year. Would acupuncture relieve any of this swelling and/or the pain and burning sensation I get in my ankle?
Answer Hi Ellen,
Acupuncture would be worth a try. It will increase lymph and blood flow in the area of trauma. I am sure that your procedure reduced the circulation to your ankle. Some times your body just needs a jump start to get your immune system back into that ankle to increase circulation and finish the healing process. I hope this helps. There are also some great Chinese Herbal liniments and compresses that you could do as well.
