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Expert: - 4/19/2011


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Hi Heather, Thanks for volunteering your time with allexperts. :)
I have tried acupuncture with three people so far and there are always some spots that are very painful for me with the needle, enough that I just can't take it. The needle for taking blood is much less painful that some of these spots like just inside my ankles. Anyway I was just wondering if there is anything I can do to help make them less painful? I thought about numbing cream, but I am thinking that doesn't go deep enough or maybe pressing those spots like maybe accupressure will help. I'm not sure really and was hoping there is something I can do that you may be able to suggest. I really want to try acupuncture but can't handle some spots. Thank you for your time. :) Katelin

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Hi Katelin, yes acupressure should help if you use it between your treatments. Often tender or painful points are points that need the most treatment. The more you have them treated with acupuncture or acupressure the less uncomfortable they will be.  Hang in there, keep trying.   Sometimes distraction helps with painful points. Coughing with inserting helps.

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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