Acupuncture
Practitioner Profile…
Georgette Young-Liebhaber, Dipl.O.M., L.Ac.
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology
Georgette Young-Liebhaber, Dipl.O.M., L.Ac., is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California where she received her training in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Nutritional Therapy, Tai Chi, and Chi Gong. Her post graduate training is in Acupuncture Orthopedics and Women's Health including Fertility Enhancement.
Prior to practicing Oriental Medicine, Georgette also worked as a Holistic Health Practitioner & Body-Centered Therapist specializing in Pain Management & Stress Reduction since 1992. Her therapies have included various styles of bodywork, somatic-emotional release, bioenergetics, breath-work, assisted yoga, meditation, and counseling. Integrating the best of all worlds, Georgette has masterfully blended the classical wisdom of Traditional Oriental Medicine with the contemporary insights of Mind-Body Healing.
During 2005-2006, Georgette traveled half way around the world on Celebrity Cruiseship's working as their onboard "Acupuncture @ Sea Doctor". She provided quality Chinese Medicine to the cruising population in addition to offering enrichment lectures on a variety of health related topics (i.e., DeMystifying Nutrition: Utilizing Food As Medicine, Chinese Medicine and the Treatment of Back Pain, The Art of Formulating Herbal Prescriptions, etc.) She is passionate about educating the global population about the benefits of this ancient medicine healing the modern world. In addition, she has served as Adjunct Faculty Member, and Clinical Supervisor at two of Phoenix, Arizona's Chinese Medical Schools.
We are happy to announce that she is finally 'home' (with occasional short sebbaticals at-sea) and looking forward to practicing right here in Carlsbad, California - once again. Georgette is now accepting new patients,...and WE are exited to have her as part of our team!
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an essential part of traditional Oriental medicine, a comprehensive system of health care with a continuous clinical history of over 3000 years. Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, Chinese herbology, dietary therapy, life-style counseling, bodywork, and exercise based on traditional Oriental medicine principles such as Tai-Chi and Qi-Gong.
These therapies work with the natural vital energy inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. This system of health care is used extensively by one-quarter of the world’s population residing in Asia and is rapidly growing in popularity in the West.
How does it work?
Oriental medicine is based on an energetic model rather than the biochemical model of Western medicine.
The ancient Chinese recognized a vital energy behind all life forms and life’s processes. They called this energy “Qi” (pronounced chee). In developing an understanding of the prevention and cure of disease, these healing practitioners discovered that this energy which flows along specific pathways is associated with a particular physiological system and internal organ. Disease is considered to arise due to a deficiency or imbalance of energy in the meridians and their associated physiological systems.
Acupuncture is the insertion of micro-fine needles into specific points that are located along the meridians of the body. Each point has a predictable effect upon the vital energy passing through it. Modern science has been able to measure the electrical charge at these points, thus corroborating the locations of the meridians mapped by the ancients.
Traditional Oriental medicine uses an intricate system of pulse and tongue diagnosis, palpation of points and meridians, comprehensive medical history, and other signs and symptoms to create a composite Oriental medical diagnosis. A treatment plan is then formulated to induce the body to a balanced state of health.
How Does It Feel?
Prior to their first treatment, many people do not believe that acupuncture can be painless. Different sensations, such a warmth or pressure, may be felt, but the energetic sensation differs from pain. People often comment that the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and relaxing.
Acupuncture needles are very fine, about the size of a thick hair, and honed to a gently tapered tip. The needles are solid. Nothing is injected through them. Over the centuries, very refined needle insertion techniques have been developed which enable the skilled acupuncture practitioner to place a needle with little or no sensation. Modern technology has brought the availability of disposable needles. Those are the only type we use in our office.
Insertion of acupuncture needles is often less painful than stimulating the points with finger pressure. Most patients state they can't feel the insertion of the needles. After inserting the needle, its subtle manipulation may cause a feeling of warmth, pressure, or a mild heaviness, or tingling. These sensations may be surprising or strange, but are not painful. Most patients find an acupuncture treatment very relaxing and usually fall asleep during the session.
What Does Acupuncture Treat?
The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine’s ability to treat over 43 common disorders including, but not limited to:
- NEUROLOGICAL: Headache, Migraine, Neuralgia, Postoperative Pain, Post-Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Facial Pain, Diabetic Neuropathies, Bells Palsy, Shingles
- MUSCULOSKELETAL: Shoulder & Neck Pain, Back Pain / Sciatica, Disc Problems, Soft Tissue Injuries, Muscle Cramping, Traumatic Injuries, Sports Injuries, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
- DIGESTIVE: Abdominal Pain, Hyperacidity, Chronic Diarrhea, Indigestion, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Candida, Crohn's Disease, Colitis
- EYE, EAR, DENTAL: Eye Fatigue, Tinnitus, Toothache, Post Extraction Pain, TMJ
- RESPIRATORY: Sinusitis, Common Cold, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Allergy (hay fever), Asthma
- GYNECOLOGICAL: Infertility, PMS, Cramps, Endometriosis, Menopausal Symptoms
- EMOTIONAL: Trauma, Hypertension, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Nervousness
- AUTO IMMUNE DISORDERS: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia
OTHER: weight control, addictions & chemical dependency, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure
What can I expect after an acupuncture treatment?
A common sequence of events is that after the initial acupuncture treatment, there is a fairly dramatic improvement, lasting perhaps 2 or 3 days. Subsequent treatments tend to give relief over a longer period of time. Ideally patients become symptom free after perhaps four to six treatments. A small number of patients may initially experience a worsening of symptoms. This is not unusual and is no need for alarm.
Why Wait??
Acupuncture Works!!
Schedule your appointment now.
CARLSBAD OFFICE:
6215 El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Office Phone: 760.603.7900
Located inside Pure Fitness
Or, if you would like to speak with Georgette directly,
please feel free to call her on her cell:
858.212.4004
She will be happy to consult with you!
Her Mission Statement:
Friends...
My background in Integrative Body-Psychology has led me to believe that the human body and the human condition is always striving for balance and homeostasis. Challenges by our environment, our dietary habits, our negative belief systems, and unresolved issues and emotions can often lead to stress, loss of energy, pain, and disease.
It is my goal as a practitioner to facilitate change and educate my patients in the area of body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Responsibilty lies in the hands of the individual. I believe that a physician is a teacher who helps their patients work through problems at all levels. It is my intent to use my knowledge of a patient's past and present condition to discern what might happen in the future; and,...to establish a healing strategy for each individual that will bring about a balanced state of health and well being.
Educating patients empowers them to take an active and mindful path to living and healing. My education in the fields of transpersonal counseling psychology, family systems, expressive art therapy, compassionate communication, meditation, ashtanga yoga, eastern and western nutrition, Traditional Oriental Medicine, and Ayurveda has provided the foundation for navigating the way for my own personal journey into healing and path of self discovery. In addition, it has give me the holistic perspective to offer a unique, eclectic, and energetic approach to healing. I invite you to explore your own journey into healing.
Georgette
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