NOV/DEC 2014
Acupuncture Makes a
Good Point
Ancient art reputedly cures a variety
of sicknesses
by Abby Malik, Staff Writer
Have you ever considered trying
acupuncture to treat your sickness,
pain or stress? Perhaps instead of
reaching for an over-the-counter
remedy the next time you feel a
new or familiar ache, pain or other
problem, you might first consider
exploring acupuncture’s benefits.
Kris McClanahan, M.Ac., L.Ac.,
is a licensed acupuncturist at
Artemesia, a community acupuncture and wellness center in Lexington. Working with colleague Kathleen Fluhart, RN, M.Ac., L.Ac.,
McClanahan has used acupuncture
to treat an array of issues, including
insomnia, arthritis, menopause,
allergies, hypertension, cholesterol,
diabetes and more.
“My job is to really look at the
heart of what’s going on,” McClanahan said. “I see people who
come here just wanting to relieve
pain.”
Within the first five to 10 minutes of an acupuncture session, a
patient can begin to feel a sense of
relaxation, and then, bit by bit, a
gradual alleviation of discomfort.
Once patients experience relief,
they want to know how acupuncture is achieving that relief.
“The needles restore balance,”
McClanahan said. “In the body,
whenever there is pain, there’s
blockage, and acupuncture releases
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