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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 in the area

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

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Recent Answers from Heather Vandeburg

2009-10-15 increasing blood flow distally:

Hi Brew, Yes, acupuncture can help increase blood flow to the wrist and hand. I would needle the opposite hand and foot if the wrist is in a cast. There are some great herbs to increase blood flow and

2009-10-13 muscular dystrophy:

Hi, I am sure even a small improvement would be good. When I did my internship in China there were many children with M.D. Some of them were not able to walk at the begging of their therapy, but were

2009-09-25 head pains:

Hi Gurjas, Acupuncture would definitely be something to try. It looks like you have covered all the Western Medicine bases. So it's time to give Eastern Medicine a shot. The great thing about Traditional

2009-09-21 Perineum itching:

Hi Amanda, A TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) specialist will diagnose you and then treat your patterns. We don't talk in terms of HPV. We talk in terms like damp heat, toxic heat, wind, and blood

2009-08-19 scar tissue forming inside the knee:

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

 

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