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Acupuncture for Stress

Acupuncture And Stress: A Positive Relationship

Free Lecture and Mini-Treatment

 

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All of us experience stress in our daily lives. The combined effects of stressors can negatively impact both our immediate and long-term health.  Research has found that during periods of stress immune and bodily functions are surpressed and that a lot of energy is used by the body in reaction to stress. Continued stress can lead to a depletion of energy and other resources making it difficult to recover physically and emotionally.

Acupuncture is a holistic therapy which can be used to treat a broad range of conditions and is a treatment which encourages the patient's body to heal itself. Topics in this lecture will include:

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  • Stages of Stress & Their Impact
  • Positive and Negative Stress
  • Use of Acupuncture to Reduce Stress

 

Included with the lecture is a 20-minute acupuncture session so that you may experience the stress-reduction power of this ancient science.

Kate Ruma, MAOM, Lic. Ac. is the founder of Kate Ruma & Associates Acupuncture. Kate founded her practice to educate the public about the benefits of acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine as an integral part of today's health-care system.  She has had abundant success in treating patients with a variety of ailments including stress-related anxiety, depression, fertility and chronic illnesses.

Maximum number of participants is 10: please RSVP to secure your spot at 617-372-3960

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