When You Choose Beverly Coleman, MPH, L.Ac as your Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Wellcare Practitioner You Can Expect:
- The full benefit of having a senior practitioner with 4 decades of experience and a dedication to your health concerns.
- Fair and moderate fees — $120 for an initial 90 minute evaluation and acupuncture. Follow-up 55 minute acupuncture treatments are $75. Fees for additional procedures vary.
- An appointment within 7 days of calling Beverly at 928.204.9233. New patients receive a questionnaire packet to fill out and bring to the first visit.
- From 1 to 10 treatments depending on the nature of the problem, patient’s age, state of health and other variables – all of which will be discussed at the first visit.
- The availability of a personalized wellness herbal formulation from my spectacular 500+ in-house herb pharmacy. Prices vary.
- To continually discover interesting things about your health and what you can do in your daily life to increase your level of wellness.
Beverly is always studying — here she is learning the latest Eastern treatment approaches to neurological diseases with one of China’s most famous medical scientists and master acupuncturist, Professor Shi Xuemin.
Community (Group) Chair Acupuncture Clinics
(These group clinics are primarily for relaxation and to manage stress, pain, addictions, moods, follow-up after one- on-one evaluations and treatments)
Mondays only, 3-7 pm
No appointments necessary for these clinics!
WELCOME!
- Just Walk in – Sign in — pay your $30. Cash or checks preferred.
(a special discount for my neighbors here in Sedona’s Harmony community or when you bring a friend). My assistant will welcome and direct you.
- Have a Seat — Benefit from a 30 Minute Relaxing Chair Acupuncture Treatment
- Please wear loose fitting clothes that easily access your arms/hands, legs/feet and neck/head
- After your treatment, remember to get your wellness gift of herbs as you leave
If you are experiencing a complicated health challenge, you will first need a private one-on-one history, evaluation and diagnosis before coming to the Community Group acupuncture clinic. Please call Beverly 928.204.9233 for a private appointment.
About Acupuncture
Is acupuncture safe?
Absolutely! — when administered by a well trained, licensed Acupuncturist who has undergone the required 4 years undergraduate college plus 4 years graduate education and an internship in Asian and Western medicine. In order to become licensed, acupuncturists are also required to pass a difficult State Medical Board Examination. All Licensed Acupuncturists use only sterile, disposable needles and are taught safe and effective needling techniques.
What problems are treatable with acupuncture?
Acupuncture helps balance the body’s internal functions thus supporting its ability to heal itself. Therefore, most conditions can be improved and/or ultimately resolved by including acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture is best known for successfully reducing/resolving pain, stress, inflammation and addictions. There is a growing body of research demonstrating acupuncture’s ability to increase immune functions, general wellness and reduce the severity of many chronic illnesses. Knowledgeable acupuncturists can successfully treat very complicated health problems.
Do acupuncture needles hurt?
Only like a pinch. The pain sometimes originates more in the minds of people — especially those who have learned to fear needles. They often flinch even before the needles are inserted. Many others feel nothing. In fact, they often ask, “Are the needles in yet?”
How does acupuncture work?
The human body is like a generator circulating its energy in an endless circuit throughout every part of the body — even at cellular levels. This energy drives all of the body’s internal functions. If a break or overload in the circuit occurs, certain body organs and functions cease to function optimally which leads to various kinds of “signs and symptoms” and possible illnesses because certain body parts are no longer receiving adequate nutrients and energy to function normally. The insertion of acupuncture needles at the appropriate and strategic “acupuncture points” serve to “reconnect the dots” so that the body’s circuit of health is repaired.
How long does it take to get well using acupuncture?
As a rule it takes 1 month of treatment for each year the problem has existed. Also, 1) Recent injuries and illnesses heal faster than long existing ones. 2) Strong and younger people heal faster than exhausted, weak or old people. 3) Getting the recommended number of treatments close together helps healing. 4) Correct diet, exercise, rest and herbs hasten healing. 5) The level of knowledge and skill of the acupuncturists influences healing.
Common Ways of Stimulating Acupuncture points
Inserting various lengths of needles into acupuncture points. Electric wires can be clipped to the needles to deliver a stronger impulse. This is electro-acupuncture.
Moxibustion. Burning therapeutic herbs near acupuncture points.
Cupping. Using inverted suction cups on acupuncture points.
Acupressure. Using fingers on acupuncture points.
