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Expert: - 8/19/2009


Question
I just had full knee replacement 6 months ago.  I am now forming scar tissue around the inside of the knee confirmed by my surgeon.  Will acupuntcture help me disslove the scar tissue that is forming around the inside of the knee?

Answer
Hi Mary,
Acupuncture would be worth a try.  I know there are auricular(ear) techniques that resolves scars.  Acupuncture gets blood, qi (chee energy) circulation flowing.  It increases the immune response.  So I would say that it can help.

Good Luck,
Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM diplAc

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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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