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NEW CLINIC USES ANCIENT TECHNIQUES FOR HEALING
T
his spring, a new idea in
medicine arrived in North
Huntingdon—Thrive
Acupuncture & Chiropractic,
a clinic that utilizes traditional
Eastern medicinal techniques
for today’s ailments.
Started by the soon-to-be husband and
wife team of Dr. Truncali, D.C., L.Ac., and
Hannah Guyon, MSAOM, L.Ac., Thrive gives
patients a different avenue of relief than more
invasive options like prescription medications
or surgery can offer.
Both Dr. Truncali and Guyon are Licensed
Acupuncturists who practice Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM). Dr. Truncali also has
his doctorate in chiropractic, and incorporates
techniques from that field into his treatments.
Guyon obtained a master’s degree in
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which
qualifies her to do both acupuncture and to
recommend Chinese herbal formulas to her
patients. Treatments from either practitioner
may also include cupping, focused massage,
dietary recommendations, and rehabilitative
exercises or qi gong instruction. All
treatments are customized to the patient’s
individual needs, and are performed in a
peaceful, calming atmosphere.
Dr. Truncali D.C., L.Ac.,
and Hannah Guyon,
MSAOM, L.Ac.
Dr. Truncali said that “patients usually
see some relief with their first treatment,
and the results build with each successive
treatment. Duration of care usually depends
on how long someone has had a certain
condition. Four to six treatments is a typical
trial of care and we consistently evaluate
progress and address short-and long-term
goals.” Dr. Truncali specializes in pain of the
back, neck, knees, and shoulders, post-
concussive disorder, as well as conditions
like insomnia, and digestive disorders.
Guyon specializes in anxiety, panic
attacks, depression, low energy/fatigue,
migraines, and women’s health. “We discuss
goals and progress at each treatment such
as reduction in frequency or severity of
the ailment, renewed ability to perform
certain activities, or less dependence
on medication,” said Guyon. The initial
treatment takes 60-90 minutes, and follow-
ups take about 60 minutes.
“People often come to us saying that
acupuncture is their last resort, after having
tried everything else,” Guyon said. “Our
hope is that they would see us as more
of a first option before seeking out more
invasive therapies such as pharmaceuticals
or surgery. Chinese medicine has been
successful for thousands of years, and we
want to help people become more familiar
with it in the U.S. In general, acupuncture
can treat a wide variety of complaints, so
if you’ve been suffering with a frustrating
condition, acupuncture is a safe and
effective treatment worth trying!”
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