Our Practitioners Judith Brooks Judith Brooks practices Traditional Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and therapeutic massage. She is a Reiki Master and provides Cancer Care. Judith graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine, and received a Master's degree in Oriental Medicine.  She is both nationally licensed (NCCAOM) and licensed in the state of North Carolina.  She has studied both Eastern and Western Herbology for the last fifteen years. She uses herbs in conjunction with acupuncture to support the healing process. Judith has extensive training in Chinese Herbology. Chinese herbal medicine is used in conjunction with acupuncture to support the healing process. The herbs are based on classical Chinese formulas and aredispensed in pill or tincture form.  A unique background in counseling, massage and acupuncture enables Judith to support her patient’s physical and emotional well-being. She has successfully treated muscular-skeletal disorders, anxiety, mild depression, headaches, menopausal symptoms and many stress-related problems.    Judith also works with pregnant women. She has trained in prenatal massage and assists women with reducing labor pain using acupuncture and massage techniques. She is a Doula and has attended many births in the area. What is Acupuncture? Originating in China 3,000 years ago, acupuncture is a system of healingbased on balancing the body’s life force energy known as Qi. Qi flows along channels throughout the body, similar to the nervous and circulatory systems. An imbalance in the body’s energy may result in distress signals in the form of symptoms, physical, emotional or mental. An acupuncturist is trained to evaluate the underlying cause of a client’s problems or symptoms. Treating the person’s basic constitution as well as alleviating the symptoms is part of the treatment plan. Using thin, sterile, disposable needles, the acupuncturist inserts the needles along specific points of the meridian pathways to help balance and unblock the Qi. What is the relationship between Acupuncture and Western Medical Care? Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with Western Medical Care. In many cases, patients already being cared for by other providers will need to remain in their care. Acupuncture practioners cooperate with other providers and do not recommend altering other therapies or medications without consulting the personal physician. CREDENTIALS: Judith Brooks graduated from International Institute of Chinese Medicine and received a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine. She also holds a Master’s degree in counseling from St. Lawrence University, and a degree in massage therapy from the New Mexico Academy of Advanced Healing Arts. Licensed Acupuncturist # 133 Clinical Herbalist Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #1313 Doula, Birth assistant. For further information visit judithbrooksacupuncture.com or to schedule an appointment, please call: 919-260-1430

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