Holistic Care

I am thrilled to be joining the team at Selby Acupuncture!  I’ve always had an interest in medicine, wellness, and helping others to lead a healthier life.  After working in the corporate world for many years, I was inspired to make a career change after visiting a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic while traveling in China.  I became fascinated by the focus that Chinese Medicine places on treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and the power of this centuries-old medicine to heal such a vast array of conditions in our modern world.

I earned my Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from American Academy of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) in Roseville, and I am board certified and licensed in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.  During my clinical internship I worked extensively in AAAOM’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and helped many patients manage and reduce the various symptoms associated with MS.  I also have a special interest in neurological disorders, pain management, women’s health, and depression & anxiety.

Outside of the clinic, I try to dance whenever possible (Bollywood style is a current favorite) and I’m trying to expand my skills as an amateur photographer. I Read More

I want to plug a relatively new product in our herbal pharmacy.   This past week I came down with a sore throat.   My children have been battling this summer virus in the week prior so I was not surprised to wake up with a dry burning sensation in my throat.  I had brought home some of our new powder Throat Support formula a week prior so I grabbed the packet and made some tea.  I knew it was a great formula but I was surprised at how well it worked. It has herbs such as tangerine peel, apricot seed, mint and licorice that really soothe and coat the throat.  I felt relief almost immediately.  It has a pleasant taste and is not difficult to drink.  I have since used it with my young children and it was well received.   Keep this formula in mind the next time your throat is irritated or uncomfortable.  I would recommend keeping some in your medicine cabinet so your have it when you need it.

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One common question we get in the clinic is ‘why are you checking my pulse.” Pulse and tongue diagnosis are two of the more important diagnostic tools in Chinese Medicine. Both methods have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. We talked about tongue diagnosis in a previous newsletter and now we want to shed some light on pulse diagnosis. The pulse diagnosis can give the acupuncture a better understanding of the deeper issues, not just the acute problems. Effective pulse diagnosis is an art, it must be mastered with time and experience.

The pulse is measured at three levels and three positions on each arm. This is why an acupuncturist uses three fingers to take a wrist pulse, as apposed to a two in modern medical practice. The positions on each wrist correspond to different organs and meridians in the body. In addition to position we take note of the pulse on each level meaning the pulse on a superficial level, where we press lightly against the wrist, to the deep level where we will press firmly against the wrist.  This also can speak to the overall health of the organs, meridian and the vital energy (qi) of Read More

I love it when I find a good article about the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Working in the clinic I see everyday the people that are benefitting from acupuncture and herbs.  It is a wonderful way to approach many health issues.

This article is about herbs, specifically Huang Qin Wang and how it helps reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.

Wall Street Journal – Chinese herbs

Give us a call if you want to learn more about how herbs can help you.

Lori Read More