Dr.
Miki Shima provides comprehensive healthcare through alternative healing using
acupuncture, Chinese herbs, detoxification, internal medicine and natural
hormone therapy. Dr. Shima is also the author of several books, DVD's and
tapes for acupuncture practitioners.
For Dr. Shima “Acupuncture is not just a
practice; it is an art”.
We know that selecting any practitioner is
difficult but particularly an acupuncturist and herbalist.
The healing journey involves trust,
accountability, sensitivity and respect.
Dr. Shima has been practicing for over 30 years.
He is a gifted diagnostician and master clinician. At his clinic in Corte
Madera, CA, he specializes in difficult cases and is often consulted by and
referred to by other practitioners.
Dr Shima has also written three books, produced
numerous clinical audio CDs and DVDs and for twenty years has taught throughout
the United States on advanced clinical subjects. He is a popular speaker at
national conferences
Institute
for Traditional Acupuncture and Herbology (ITAH)
Dr. Shima established the Institute for
Traditional Acupuncture and Herbology (ITAH) to provide treatment for a wide
variety of conditions such as:
· Allergies,
· Cancer Recovery Support,
· Arthritis,
· Digestive Disorders,
· Back pain,
· Bronchitis,
· Chronic Fatigue,
· Asthma,
· Hormonal Imbalances,
· Immune Disorders,
· Infertility,
· Lupus,
· Colitis and IBS,
· Chronic Pain,
· PMS,
· Sciatica,
· Thyroid Disorders.
ITAH
provides comprehensive healthcare by combining alternative healing with Western
care using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, detoxification, internal medicine and
natural hormone therapy.
ITAH's
Specialties include:
· Acupuncture
· Chinese Herbs
· Homeopathy
· Detoxification
· Women’s Health
· Pain Management
· Orthopedic Acupuncture
Oriental
Medicine
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 processes. They called
this energy qi (pronounced Chee).
Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a medical technique of inserting
and manipulating filiform needles into particular points on the body, with the
aim of restoring health and wellbeing. Acupuncture is thought to have
originated in China and is most commonly associated with TCM. TCM comprises a
range of traditional medical practices that developed over several thousand
years including theories, diagnosis and treatments such as herbal medicine,
acupuncture and massage. TCM is a form of so-called Oriental Medicine which
includes other traditional East Asian medical systems such as traditional
Japanese and Korean Medicine.
TCM theory asserts that processes of the human body
are interrelated and in constant interaction with the environment. Signs of
disharmony help the TCM practitioner understand, treat and prevent illness and
disease.
Japanese Acupuncture
Acupuncture came to Japan 1,300 years ago from
China through Korea, and has been refined to become a whole independent system
of practice. Differing from Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncturists use
thin, fine needles with insertion tubes that are very gentle and relatively
painless. While Chinese acupuncturists would ask their patients whether or not
they felt the strong needling sensation which is often unbearable to American
patients, Japanese acupuncturists cause minor pain to the patient as the doctor
would “feel” the qi themselves.
Japanese acupuncture is also different from
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture in point selection. While TCM
acupuncture chooses treatment points by herbal diagnosis (also called
“herbalized acupuncture” by Bob Flaws). Japanese acupuncture chooses points
purely by classical energetic principles of yin, yang and five elements.
Treatment
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes
acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine’s ability to treat over 43 common
disorders including Gastrointestinal Disorders, Urogenital Disorders,
Gynecological Disorders, Respiratory Disorders, Disorders of the Bones,
Muscles, Joints and Nervous System, Circulatory Disorders, Emotional and
Psychological Disorders, Addictions, Eye-Ear-Nose and Throat Disorders as well
as supportive therapy for other chronic and painful disorders.
Acupuncture
for infants and children
Needleless treatment is primarily used for young
children. Studies have shown that it is useful for treating jaundice in
newborns. Infants and babies can also be successfully treated for colic,
earache, ADHD, temper tantrums, crying at night, bedwetting, asthma, allergies,
eczema and skin rashes.
About Dr.
Miki Shima,L.Ac,O.M.D.
Dr Shima has been practicing for over 30 years.
He is a gifted diagnostician and master clinician. He specializes in difficult
cases and is often consulted by and referred to by other practitioners. In
addition, he has written four books, produced numerous clinical DVD’s and for
twenty years has taught throughout the United States on advanced clinical subjects.
He is a popular speaker at national conferences.
Achievements
and Honors
In 2004, Dr Shima was honored with the AAAOM
Lifetime Achievement Award (American Association of Acupuncture Oriental
Medicine), the highest national award in his field.
He has served at the appointment of several
governors on the California State Acupuncture Examining Committee and has been
an expert witness for the California State Attorney General on several
occasions.
Dr. Shima has served as President of the CAAOM
(California Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine).
Medicine,
Herbs & Supplements
As part of your first visit and on every follow
up visit, Dr. Shima may prescribe herbs, homeopathic remedies and/or other
supplements as needed. When indicated these strengthen the constitution,
relieve symptoms or in other ways enhance healing.
To schedule an acupuncture session and other
services offered by Dr. Miki Shima please call 415- 924-2910 or . http://mikishima.com/
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