Acupuncture Practice Opens in South Charlotte
On Tuesday, September 12, Denise Slavich, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., ADS, will begin seeing patients at her acupuncture practice located at 4423 Sharon Road (in the ReGenesis building, across from SouthPark mall) in Charlotte, NC. Ms. Slavich is a classically-trained acupuncturist whose practice focuses on general health and wellness.
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) August 12, 2006
On Tuesday, September 12, Denise Slavich, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., ADS, will begin seeing patients at her acupuncture practice located at 4423 Sharon Road (in the ReGenesis building, across from SouthPark mall) in Charlotte, NC. Interested individuals should contact the ReGenesis Medical Spa & Wellness Center at 704-362-2232 or www. regenesismedicalspa. com to schedule an appointment.
Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It consists of inserting fine needles into the body at precise points to treat specific health issues. Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effective treatment for a wide range of common disorders. It is often combined with other Chinese medical modalities such as acupressure, Chinese dietary therapy, and moxibustion (thermal stimulation).
In much of the Western world, the efficacy of Chinese medicine is often shrouded in mystery. However, according to Ms. Slavich, acupuncture actually has more to do with physics than the paranormal: "Acupuncture is as much science as it is art," she says. "At its heart is the physics principle that 'energy precedes matter'. Beginning with Einstein's theory of relativity, science has repeatedly proven that mass is nothing but a form of energy, an energy that exists before its manifestation into material form.
"In the body, this energy (the Chinese call it 'qi', pronounced 'chee') is responsible for the structure and function of the entire organism. Qi flows through the body via an intricate network of pathways. While these pathways are not discernible by means of dissection, they can be detected and located by Western scientific methods.
"In Chinese medical theory, pain and illness result when the smooth flow of qi is hindered. This can be due to internal factors such as diet, exercise, rest, or emotions, or external considerations such as weather, trauma, microbes, or toxins. When acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points along the energetic pathways, they help to restore the smooth flow of qi by enhancing what is deficient, reducing what is excessive, and removing what is blocked. By making energetic 'suggestions', acupuncture stimulates the body's intrinsic healing abilities, helping the patient regain energetic balance and, ultimately, material health."
About Ms. Slavich…
Denise Slavich, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac, ADS, is a classically-trained acupuncturist whose practice focuses on general health and wellness. She is board-certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed to practice in North Carolina. She received her acupuncture training from the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, where she completed a nationally-accredited 4-year master's level degree program. She received her undergraduate education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Before pursuing a career in acupuncture, Ms. Slavich served as a Cryptologist in the U. S. Navy; worked as a technical writer/editor for various industries; and instructed aerobics, yoga and other group fitness activities. She holds professional memberships in the North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCAAOM), the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM), the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Alliance, and the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). She is a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) for acupuncture-based treatment of addictions and related disorders.
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