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What is a DOM?
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What is a DOM?

Acupuncturists, FAQ, Wellness

What is a DOM?

By BrianD|2022-11-15T14:05:37-05:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Acupuncturists, FAQ, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, DOM, TCM|

As health and wellness needs have evolved in the 21st century, Mend has become part of that positive change. Offering affordable, non-invasive, whole-person healthcare that gets results has been part of Mend’s mission since its creation. With that goal in mind, Mend has gathered together an amazing group of practitioners that are not only great at what they do, but are also genuinely good people. Among the practitioners at Mend is Brian Dougherty, a Doctor of Oriental* Medicine. We took some time to sit with Dr. Brian to talk about what exactly a “Doctor of Oriental Medicine” is, and [...]

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Is Community Acupuncture as Effective as One on One?
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Is Community Acupuncture as Effective as One on One?

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Is Community Acupuncture as Effective as One on One?

By aubreylewis|2022-11-15T14:05:41-05:00June 7th, 2021|Categories: FAQ|Tags: Community Acupuncture, group healing|

This is a great question and one that we tend to get a lot here at Mend, as we are lucky to have the ability to offer both options! The short answer is: YES, DEFINITELY! But the reasons can be nuanced and individual in the reason why it works so well for different people and conditions. Community Acupuncture treats all conditions. Community Acupuncture can treat anything that private acupuncture can treat. You know how needles are typically inserted in places other than where the pain is located? The reasons for this vary depending on the style the acupuncturist uses, [...]

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Moxibustion and Digestion
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Moxibustion and Digestion

Digestion, FAQ, Moxibustion

Moxibustion and Digestion

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:08:18-05:00May 30th, 2019|Categories: Digestion, FAQ, Moxibustion|Tags: digestion, moxa, moxibustion|

(This post has been adapted from Casa de Karma’s “Ultimate Guide to Moxibustion.”) What is moxibustion? Moxibustion (or “Moxa”) is a term derived from the Japanese word mogusa or mo kusa, meaning, “burning herb.” Moxa can be found as a moxa wool or pressed into moxibustion sticks (imagine a charcoal stick). Ultimately, it is always harvested from the mugwort plant. As a practice, moxibustion is a heating therapy steeped in Traditional Chinese Medicineand used for a wide variety of conditions, one of which is digestion. The benefits of moxibustion. Moxibustion helps to relieve cold or stagnated conditions within the [...]

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“Can Acupuncture Help Me Lose Weight?”
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“Can Acupuncture Help Me Lose Weight?”

Digestion, FAQ, Weight Loss, Wellness

“Can Acupuncture Help Me Lose Weight?”

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:08:19-05:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Digestion, FAQ, Weight Loss, Wellness|Tags: digestion, weight loss|

This is a question that starts to pop up around this time of year. We will never tell you that a particular selection of points equates to weight loss - this is not how acupuncture works. And while there are certainly points to stave off cravings and keep your hormones in check, acupuncture works best to help regulate your body and find its healthy homeostasis. It is common knowledge that weight gain can be the result of stress, mood-instability, low energy, poor sleep, digestive issues, and/or lack of exercise (pain getting in the way of movement). These are issues [...]

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Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones But Burning Herbs Can Heal You
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Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones But Burning Herbs Can Heal You

Acupuncturists, FAQ, Moxibustion, One on One

Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones But Burning Herbs Can Heal You

By amandap|2022-11-15T14:08:20-05:00August 30th, 2018|Categories: Acupuncturists, FAQ, Moxibustion, One on One|Tags: Chinese medicine, history, moxa, moxibustion|

Clients often comment about certain aromas wafting through the halls of Mend. You too may have wondered about a certain burning herbal scent. What you likely have been smelling is the use of an ancient therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture known as moxa or moxibustion, which is the medical application of burning mugwort on or over an acupoint. WHAT IS MUGWORT? Mugwort is the common name for Folium Atemisiae Argyi. That’s a mouthful. The English word mugwort is derived from the Japanese word mugosa. Mugwort is prepared for external heat therapy by drying and aging the leaves [...]

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Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture?
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Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture?

FAQ, Insurance

Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture?

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:08:38-05:00November 22nd, 2017|Categories: FAQ, Insurance|Tags: FAQ, insurance|

The short answer: No.* *However some limited Medicare Advantage Policies do (through a private Medicare-approved insurance company) Solution? Consider our affordable Community Clinic option! For more information, visit this article at Medicare.com.

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Addressing Needle Fears
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Addressing Needle Fears

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Addressing Needle Fears

By Kim|2022-11-15T14:08:39-05:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: FAQ|Tags: FAQ, needle fears|

On the topic of "Does it Hurt?" You know when you were little and played with a safety pin or sewing needle for that thrill of danger? Sliding it just barely under the skin to see what would happen, it doesn’t hurt, but still has that sense of potential pain. I’ve been thinking of scenarios to compare acupuncture needles with. It certainly doesn’t feel like getting a shot, but at the same time, yes, you do feel it. If you are dealing with needle fears or just feel uncomfortable at the thought of getting a bunch of needles stuck into [...]

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Walk-in Clinic Becomes a By Appointment Clinic
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Walk-in Clinic Becomes a By Appointment Clinic

Clinic Updates, FAQ

Walk-in Clinic Becomes a By Appointment Clinic

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:08:39-05:00February 27th, 2017|Categories: Clinic Updates, FAQ|Tags: clinic changes, hours|

We know, we know, you love the walk-in clinic. We do, too! Please just trust on this. Our fees will stay the same, and we will still be open 7 days a week, we just ask that you schedule your appointment in advance, here’s why: Scheduled appointments happen Good intentions for walk-ins can get overthrown by life (work needing more of you, feeling guilty about not getting home sooner to family, and even a rainy day can make it a bit of an uphill battle to get out). “If I had a penny for every time I hear a patient [...]

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Mend is Expanding. Here are the details.
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Mend is Expanding. Here are the details.

Clinic Updates, FAQ, Remington

Mend is Expanding. Here are the details.

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:08:39-05:00September 29th, 2016|Categories: Clinic Updates, FAQ, Remington|Tags: clinic changes, Remington|

Interview with Mend's Founder Nostalgia hovered over the table as Sarah O'Leary, founder of Mend, took a sip of coffee and described her family. Her grandfather was a doctor and grandmother a nurse. They ran an old-fashioned community health clinic where patients could walk in and get personalized, hands-on care. Continuing the tradition, her father, also a doctor, saw major shifts in how healthcare was delivered. His career evolved from a single practicing doctor, to managed care. He was referring patients to acupuncture as far back as the '80s, when the practice was just emerging in the United States. Although [...]

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Here’s Why Cupping Is All The Rage—And Why You Should Jump On The Bandwagon
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Here’s Why Cupping Is All The Rage—And Why You Should Jump On The Bandwagon

Cupping, FAQ, Wellness

Here’s Why Cupping Is All The Rage—And Why You Should Jump On The Bandwagon

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:08:40-05:00August 10th, 2016|Categories: Cupping, FAQ, Wellness|Tags: cupping, FAQ, wellness|

You've seen lots of talk about cupping this week. And perhaps this summer, you saw this new ad from Under Armour featuring our (now 24-time) Olympic-medal winner Michael Phelps. If you pay close attention starting 44 seconds into the video, you’ll see Phelps getting cupping. Cupping is a Chinese medicine technique that has been used for centuries for many different conditions. Acupuncturists commonly use cupping as an adjunct therapy to acupuncture. For people with needle fears, cupping on its own can offer a great alternative treatment. Phelps isn’t the only famous person to discover the benefits of cupping. Celebrities such as Jennifer [...]

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