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
Is it possible to give me some advice about the better acupuncture points and method of threatment to deal with elevated Blood Pressure (ranges about 140-160 / 90-100), either using needling and acupressure.
Best regards,
José Manuel Cruz
Answer Hi Jose,
From the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) perspective there are many reasons and causes for elevated B.P. I will give you some points that cover many different reasons. All of these can be treated with acupressure(self stimulated) or acupuncture (by a trained professional). All of these can be looked up on-line if my description is not clear. Yin Tang(between the eyes), LIV3 (Liver 3 in the space between the 1 and 2 toe bone on both feet about one inch in from the webbing. LI11 (Large Intestine 11 at the end of the crease at the elbow when bending the arm. I suggested using enough pressure so that you feel a slight ache at the point. You can massage these points as often as you would like. At least once a day would be good. There are also great points on your ear for lowering blood pressure. You would need a point finder to locate them correctly.
Good luck, I have had good success in lowering blood pressure so I know it can be done.
