EMPOWERING you to take control of your HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
When looking for options outside of Western medicine, the ancient art of Chinese Medicine has been proven for over 5,000 years and can provide gentle and non-invasive treatment options. Shamayne, like you was searching for other alternatives to achieve optimal health. Finding the benefits of Acupuncture firsthand is what led her to become licensed as an Acupuncturist.
Shamayne has been in the healthcare field and is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine for over 23 years. Her techniques include wisdom passed down through traditional Chinese medicine. While the Western approach to medicine and pharmaceuticals can ease many health conditions, she has found that some people reach a point on their health journey where they can’t seem to get relief from pain, illness, hormone imbalances and mental health. They may feel like…
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…nothing seems to be effective anymore and they are not sure where to turn,
…they are tired of feeling poorly and have hit a wall with typical options,
…they have heard of acupuncture but are skeptical, or
…they are curious to learn more because someone close to them has had positive results.
Do any of these statements sound familiar?
If so, reaching out to Shamayne Tate and getting an initial consultation is the first step in your wellness journey with acupuncture.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Simply speaking, it’s a technique where tiny, thin, disposable needles are inserted into pathways “or meridians” in the skin by a licensed acupuncturist. The treatment is designed to balance the patient’s energy, often called a life force, Qi or chi. Which reduces inflammation and releases the feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters that trigger the body's innate restorative healing ability. When the body’s energy is balanced and restored, the body can then begin to recover and creates physiological and biochemical changes in the body. Acupuncture goes beyond treating symptoms—it can release blockages, strengthen the body, and support balance so that the body can heal itself.
Traditional Chinese medicine strives to prolong life, while Western medicine was born out of the necessity to prevent death. Both are very important and valuable in achieving and maintaining health. Included in these ancient practices are there are unique diagnostic tools that include feeling the radial pulse and looking at the tongue to detect imbalances before there are may even be symptoms. This is a holistic approach to wellness that encompasses the whole body—physical, mental, emotional, chemical and spiritual - as these areas are all interrelated and affect one another. Traditional Chinese Medicine can be transformative and enlightening.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED BY ACUPUNCTURE?
There are a variety of conditions that can be treated and improved through acupuncture. Acupuncture stimulates the flow of energy, reduces inflammation, increase blood and stem cell production by targeting pressure points the in the body to alleviate pain and other conditions such as:
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Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
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Abdominal pain (in acute gastroenteritis or due to gastrointestinal spasm)
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Allergic Rhinitis (including hay fever)
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Bell's palsy
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Cancer pain
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Chronic Gastritis 
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Morning sickness
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Diabetes Mellitus, non-insulin-dependent
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Dysmenorrhea
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Earache
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Facial pain
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Facial spasm
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Female infertility 
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Fibromyalgia and fasciitis
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Headache
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Hypertension
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Induction of labor
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Insomnia
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Knee pain
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Leukopenia
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Low back pain
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​Malposition of fetus
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Nausea and vomiting
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Neck pain
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Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
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Pain in dentistry 
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Peptic ulcer
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Periarthritis of shoulder
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Polycystic ovary syndrome
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Postoperative pain
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Premenstrual syndrome
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Prostatitis
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Raynaud syndrome
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Retention of urine, traumatic
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Rheumatoid arthritis 
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Sciatica
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Sore throat (including tonsillitis)
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Spine pain, acute
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Sprain
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Stiff neck
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Stroke
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TMJ dysfunction
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Tennis elbow
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Tobacco dependence
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Ulcerative colitis, chronic
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And so much more
SEVEN REASONS TO TRY CHINESE MEDICINE
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Chinese medicine is holistic and treats the root of pain and disease. It is a holistic treatment that considers the effects and relationships between lifestyle, environment, diet, and mental and emotional states.
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Chinese medicine is safe. It has a long history of proven safety and effectiveness when performed by a trained practitioner.
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No drugs and no side effects. The most common side effect is a sense of well-being.
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Chinese medicine is one of the oldest and most widely used systems of medicine in the world. It has been in existence for 5,000 years and is used by 3 billion people in more than 120 countries.
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Acupuncture can be used as a preventative medicine. It can reawaken the self-healing and regenerating capacity of the body.
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Chinese medicine treats the individual, not the symptoms. Patients are treated according to their individual needs, resulting in a more precise, effective, results-oriented treatment.
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Chinese medicine is cost-effective. Compared to Western therapies, drugs and surgeries, Chinese medicine is less expensive especially when combined with dietary and lifestyle changes.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT PROCESS?
The treatment consists of a series of sessions that build upon each other. It is important to be consistent with your treatment schedule to achieve benefits.
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Initial Session
Shamayne will review your health history, concerns, symptoms, and conduct a diagnostic evaluation to find out what is balanced in your body, what is out of balance, what needs to be supported and what needs to be calmed in your body.
Treatment Sessions
Acupuncture is a healing process that takes time. She will meet with you 1-2 times a week after the initial session. She encourages clients not to judge treatment until after the 3rd or 4th session. Many clients do feel a change during and after their first treatment. You will know when the treatment is working because you will start to feel better. It is important to trust the process and give it time to work.
Additional Sessions and Maintenance
Some patients require additional sessions or seasonal “tune-ups” to maintain or achieve their health and wellness goals. Think of it like this we take our car in for “tune-ups” and we should also take our body in for “tune-ups”.
Most of her clients come in once a month for a maintenance session. They have experienced the profound benefits of acupuncture: a positive change in their lives, improved health and pain reduction.
