Category Archives: Acupuncture

QiGong: Working with the Body’s Vital Energy

Posted on April 29, 2019 by alpine integrated medicine

By Anna Recun, LAc   Qigong has been practiced by people of all ages and skill levels in China for centuries as a physical discipline, meditation technique and therapeutic activity. It helps to regulate health, decrease mental, physical or emotional … Continue reading →

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The Acupuncture Face Lift!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by alpine integrated medicine

by Ko Ching Lu EAMP, LAc   Greetings!  My name is Ko Ching Lu, and in case you have yet to hear about me, I am your new favorite Acupuncturist and just joined up with AIM last month.  When we … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture and March Madness

Posted on March 15, 2016 by alpine integrated medicine

by Debbie Yu, MS, L.Ac, DAOM Candidate 2017   Spring is coming! Sports, activity, and yang energy are rising! With more movement, comes more potential for injuries, or worry about re-activating old injuries. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can certainly help … Continue reading →

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A holistic approach to Back Pain

Posted on September 23, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

By Dr. Mohammad Shegeft Back Pain, restricted range of motion, and laxity in joint movement are all very common occurrences during our lives.  That knowledge doesn’t make your back or other joints feel any better, but the good news is … Continue reading →

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How do I deal with stiff joints in the winter time?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

  Ever wonder why some people’s joint pains and aches get worse in the cold weather? Well you’re not alone.  Lots of people wonder about those nagging pains, and of course, about the scientific reasons behind Granny’s “trick knee” that … Continue reading →

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Case Study on Post-Herpetic Neuralgia and Shingles using Chinese Medicine

Posted on July 14, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

By Debbie Yu, LAc *In our work with natural healing, we often come across interesting case studies that serve as evidence of our success or lessons for future care.  In this case study, AIM Acupuncturist Debbie Yu shares a successful … Continue reading →

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Cervicalgia (neck pain) – an Eastern Approach

Posted on June 9, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

By Erin Alberda, LAc One of the most common ailments I treat as an acupuncturist is neck pain.  Some days the sheer volume of patients coming through my office with very similar complaints has my intakes sounding like a Dr. … Continue reading →

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AIM Acupuncturist Erin “David Letterman” Alberda’s Top 5 (sometimes unexpected) Reasons to get Acupuncture”!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

  by Erin Alberda, LAc In the spirit of David Letterman’s retirement, we thought this was fitting!  Here are the top 5 reasons to get Acupuncture at Alpine Integrated Medicine:   Digestive Issues/Food Allergies.  While acupuncture will not fix food … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture Happy Hour! June 18th at AIM! Only $20! RSVP!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

AIM Acupuncturists Debbie Yu and Erin Alberda really wanted to go to happy hour they other day.  So instead they thought…”let’s bring happy hour to us!”  We all thought it was a great idea, and thus, Acupuncture Happy Hour was … Continue reading →

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May’s Health Topic: Stress and Stress Reduction Tips in the AIM Monthly Newsletter!

Posted on May 14, 2015 by alpine integrated medicine

Ever feel like this guy? This month’s topic is a particularly timely one, as we at AIM have experienced our fair share of stress recently.  As you may have noticed, we recently got a new phone system.  It’s wonderful now, … Continue reading →

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