Chinese Medicine and Serpent Symbolism: The Element of Metal by Christina Bjergo

By Christina Bjergo

The basis of health and wholeness from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective comes from our innate correspondence with Nature. Everything within us (microcosm) is reflected in the world around us (macrocosm). The universe and our bodies are synchronized from this holistic approach with everything composed of five elements. The elements of Wood (plants), Fire, Earth, Metal (stone and mountain) and Water make up our physical, psychological as well as spiritual aspects of who we are.

The element of Metal is associated with the West direction in Chinese Theory and is one of my favorites. It represents the time of sunset and the season of autumn and has an energy of lessening activity (yang) and growing introspection and quiet (yin). The color attributed to Metal is white. White is a symbol of death and purification in Chinese as well as Indian Hindu culture and is the color worn at funerals to symbolize the inherent link with this quality of Metal.

Metal in the body primarily governs the respiration of the lungs and the cycle of breathing. Moving in a continuous flow, the exhalation of the breath allows for the intake or receiving of fresh clean air necessary for the healthy oxygenation and operation of the body. The Large Intestine as the secondary organ system corresponding with the Metal element also helps maintain health through the elimination of waste and reinforces the letting go quality of this element. Inherent in our bodies, therefore, is the aspect of death leading to purification and wellness.

Similarly, the serpent has been a powerful archetypal symbol in dreams and meditations of many cultures around the world. Snakes will periodically eliminate the old by the shedding of their skin and emerge larger, stronger and healthier (the molting keeps the parasites off). Our ancestors who gained insight about life from observing animals in Nature believed there was great knowledge in the snake for here was an animal that knew the secrets of death that leads to rebirth. Nature was the link to the archetypal world of the Dreamtime explaining the spiritual significance of serpents in archaeological artifacts found among diverse ancient cultures from as early as the Paleolithic period.

The spiral as a metaphor for the serpent is also found in many ancient sacred sites and is believed to have facilitated initiations and marked critical periods of growth and change in life (coming of age, spiritual awakening, etc.). As a ritual aid many labyrinths have been based on the spiral shape. The serpent spiral in the labyrinth represents the transformational quality of the cycle of life - the moving inward or returning aspect of the cycle allows one to let go of perceived challenges or limitations on the journey to the inner sanctuary or center of the Self. From this center comes the expressive movement of the spiral stretching itself outward. Having transcended the old it can expand it’s trajectory wider than ever before. This demonstrates the serpent and the spiral’s power as a symbol for evolutionary change. This highlights the ancient mysteries of past eras – one needs to allow death to have space to welcome new life and grow.

Spiritual traditions around the world have communicated this Metal and serpent/spiral symbolism through the language of myth placing significance on Metal and the aspect of death leading to rebirth. In Hindu mythology, the popular Shiva is known as the destroyer god. His skin is ash white and he is often depicted in sculpture and printed art with snakes around his neck meditating tranquilly up high on his sacred mountain. Other times he stands upon a dwarf of ignorance in his cosmic dance of purification. In one story, he helps purify the poisons of the world with the assistance of his female consort Parvati and in so doing helps create the elixir of life and immortality. Seeing through the veil of Maya Shiva is not disturbed by the illusions of evil/sin in the world as he has transcended duality and found serenity and calmness (his transcendence of suffering is comparable to the enlightenment of Buddhahood). Shrines where Shiva continues to be honored throughout India include the sacred lingam - a phallic shaped stone.

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he Queen of the West in Chinese mythology (later linked with Kwon Yin as a compassionate deity or aspect of Buddha) was sometimes seen as a white tiger which is the corresponding celestial animal to the element of Metal. The Queen of the West is known for being the destroyer though she also demonstrates an aspect of creation weaving her manifestations among the stars. She sits atop her sacred mountain (sometimes called Snake Shaman Mountain) where the peach trees of immortality grow. The Queen of the West is talented at whistling demonstrating her knowledge of Metal and ability to work with the breath. She comes to earth on her dragon drawn chariot (dragons are the sacred serpents of China and much of Asia) to help humankind transcend mortality and ignorance. She used her powers and knowledge to guide the Emperors of ancient China (who have demonstrated worthiness and virtue) to the afterlife, welcoming them to a place of Paradise.

Comparatively, modern spiritual traditions including Judaism, Christianity and Islam express their own concept of Paradise as the spiritual destination for eternal life and bliss. Religious texts reference divine guidance of Yahweh/God/Allah communicated to prophets who climbed mountains or slept on stones. In Christianity, post-crucifixion, the dead body of Jesus of Nazareth is placed in a cave and emerges reborn as Jesus Christ the Savior, the Son of God. And through Jesus Christ humanity can have peace with God. The Hebrew word Saraph translated means “fiery serpent” and is the root of Seraphim, the highest and holiest of God’s angels. Furthermore, when God expelled Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden he sent them to the East placing the angelic Cherubims and a flaming sword (Metal) to keep the way of the tree of life. Symbolically, to take the journey of purification Westward and pass the spiritual test of the sword humankind can return to the Garden of Paradise and the blissful state of union with God.

Similarly, the ancient Egyptians refer to Westing as Deathing and link the god of Osiris who is Lord of the Duat or underworld to this direction. Osiris was the first to undergo mummification after being cut up (knife is a metal tool aiding elimination and purification) into 14 pieces by his brother and later returned to wholeness when resurrected with the aid of his sister Isis. Osiris is sometimes depicted elderly, stiff and dressed all white in his death-like state on hieroglyphs in Egyptian temples. Completing the cycle of rebirth, however, he can be found depicted in the stone masonry looking renewed and virile with green skin representing the fertility and new life that comes with the floods of the Nile. Furthermore, in physical death the ancient Egyptians believed an individual traveled to the Duat where Osiris sits on his throne overseeing the weighing or judging of the heart. If the heart of the deceased is light as a feather (having cleared away all heaviness) the individual can move onward to join the gods and goddesses as a star in the heavens, the ultimate destination of the soul.

Here in the Northwest one can visit Horse-thief Lake and see the famous pictograph of She Who Watches. Her image painted on a natural stone cliff is an area of spiritual significance thought to have been used for vision questing by a number of local tribes of an ancient time. She Who Watches is painted with white representing death and red representing life. This correspondence with the colors red and white is also found among many indigenous tribes of Africa and Australia and in the artwork of early Europeans. She Who Watches has a visage marked by large owl like eyes (another symbol of death). Her swollen death-like tongue protrudes from her mouth and is a prominent feature to her countenance. She sits up high overseeing the Columbia Gorge below and is a sign of promise and protection, some believe, for those whom her gaze rests upon.

From a psychological perspective, Carl Jung would say the second part of our lives is a spiritual odyssey - a search for the holy grail within ultimately leading to the realization of the Higher Self of the integrated psyche. Carl Jung knew that by working with the unconscious through dreams and body instincts we could resolve and release our shadow side and access the unacknowledged parts of ourselves we have unknowingly delegated to the dark and hidden corners of the unconscious mind. Yet through work with the dreamtime and the body connection (keeper of unconscious influences) we can slowly let go of limitations and dualistic thinking and embrace more of ourselves on our journey to wholeness. And as we symbolically move from dark to light we literally experience greater joy, fulfillment and health in our lives.

Confronting the shadowy aspects of our past can be at times a daunting task. The deathing of old negative experiences, traumas, unhealthy thought patterns, limited beliefs and karma can be intimidating without support or a means of help with the process. Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong is a tool I have found quite effective for myself and others as it helps individuals let go of many things they are looking to clear consciously (such as fears, pain, dissatisfaction, anger, fatigue, anxiety, etc.) as well as the unconscious roots of dis-ease in their lives. Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong ultimately facilitates the integration of conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche into a state of oneness. Using ancient qigong theory with movement meditations individuals connect with the Dream time and can remove old stagnant energy or roadblocks from the energy channels or highways of the body. This stuck dense energy of the past that has become lodged, buried or encapsulated within the cells of the body can be freed up and cleared as higher vibrational energies of Nature are allowed to flow. And as more of our blocks are cleared out, we access greater quantities of our own energy as it flows though the body. This is how we experience a resurrection and reunification of our true Selves or a symbolic rebirth of our own.

Going through the cycle of death and rebirth builds and refines our subtle energies, offering the ready initiate a kundalini (dormant cosmic energy compared to a coiled serpent) awakening with great physical, psychological and spiritual rewards. For as we reconnect with the rhythms of the universe we reconnect with ourselves and open to experiencing new depths of spiritual understanding. Through working with Metal we ultimately open ourselves to another aspect of serpent symbolism - Wisdom.

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To learn more about Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong or the possibilities of hosting a class, see www.wildirisasianwellness.com or contact Christina Bjergo, Qigong Grand Master of Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong at cbjergo@msn.com. Upcoming classes to begin Wed. and Thurs. evenings at August Moon Community Center, 111 39th Street, Vancouver, WA in late February. Christina is also an acupuncturist, shiatsu therapist, shamanic practitioner and longtime dreamworker. She treats clients in Vancouver, WA.

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New Class: Awakening to the Dreamtime Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong

Incorporating the wisdom of the unconscious

through movement and music

for individual growth and wholeness

 

Wednesdays Feb 27 – Apr 9

6:00 – 7:30 pm

Sacred dreaming was an honored practice in the temples of ancient Greece, Egypt, and China and has been revered by indigenous cultures of Africa, Australia, and the Americas for thousands of years. This wisdom of the unconscious is accessible through the body and connection with Nature to promote healing, intuition, a greater understanding of the universe, personal growth and mind/body/spirit balance. In class, we will use qigong movement meditation and music to harmonize with the universe and improve the quality and quantity of dreaming (lucid and sleeping). We will also analyze the symbols of our individual dream landscape to better comprehend their guidance. Connecting with our innate divine feminine wisdom (symbolized as serpents and spirals) helps unlock sexual and creative energies – activating what referred to as Shakti Kundalini in India, Ka soul in Egypt and Po soul in China - for greater vitality, joyful expression, confidence and fulfillment in one’s life. Ancient dreamtime purification techniques, Japanese meridian stretches, acupressure points, drumming, journaling, art and use of crystals will be explored to facilitate sacred dreaming and interpretations.

Students are to record dreams in a journal during the 6 weeks and bring to class each week. Come prepared for fun and positive change in your life!

Christina Bjergo has been actively tending her dreams for over 15 years. She is Grandmaster of Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong and works as a Licensed Acupuncturist, Shiatsu Japanese Massage Therapist and Shamanic Practitioner. Individual qigong instruction is also available.
Contact Christina at 360-607-7586 or cbjergo@msn.com to register.

This is a 6 week class. Class fee is $60. No class on April 2nd.

Class held @ August Moon
August Moon Center - 111 W. 39th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

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Qigong, Dreams & Serpent Initiation

Contributing Author: Christina Bjergo, LAc

Grand Master of Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong

When I started utilizing and teaching Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong in November 2006 I had no idea where the journey would take me. By incorporating this unique form of movement meditation into a weekly routine practice, however, so began a period of tremendous spiritual growth beyond my wildest expectations.

One of the main benefits of this form of qigong is that it connects people to their innate body wisdom – allowing movement, feelings, images and impressions to spontaneously arise from the world of the unconscious, from the world of God. This access to divine energy and wisdom is further explored through visual artistic expression and automatic writing. It is a time to have fun, be playful and for many such as myself to experience a newfound sense of freedom and Self.

But the benefits extend outside of the classroom. In addition to increased feelings of joyfulness, peace and vitality I almost immediately found greater clarity and harmony to my nighttime dreaming and began enjoying increased lucid, guidance and prophetic dreams. Flowing with Nature through qigong also shifted my waking life and I experienced heightened positive synchronistic events, greater intuitive hits, and prophetic occurrences in Nature that offered validation and insight. In April 2008, I began having dreams marking the beginning of an initiation - candles being lit around me and being asked by a teacher if I was ready are a couple examples. At first, I interpreted this to mean that I should seek a spiritual program of study. I soon came to realize, however, that I had begun a kundalini awakening and that all the guidance and instruction I needed was already available (though maybe not always consciously) within me. I was facilitating the spiraling serpent rising (with qigong being the primary tool) and it therefore occurred safety and smoothly in steps and stages as I was psychologically and physically ready. In the next several months my psyche (conscious and unconscious working together) went through the cyclical process of death and rebirth leading to the resurrection of parts of myself previously splintered off, the transcendence of old traumas/issues, and the ascension into higher planes of existence and dimensions of myself.

My work thus far had focused on the development and strengthening of my lower dan tian as the physical center of the body that rests in the belly from a Qigong perspective. This area has correspondence with the element of water and shamanic journeying to the Lower World/Underworld. In November 2007 following a spiritual odyssey to Egypt, I experienced an alchemical activation of my Instinctual Soul or Divine Feminine aspect (also known as the Ka energy body in ancient Egypt and the Po Soul in Traditional Chinese Medicine) and have been able to consciously see and work with my Ka energetic double in other dimensions. Marking the completion of this kundalini awakening, I had nighttime dreams of completion such as candles being blown out and seeing myself ritually crossing a snake skin threshold as I stepped onto a new path ahead.

My spiritual development has shifted at this time to my upper dan tian which is the spiritual center of the body that rests within the center of the head according to Qigong Theory. This area corresponds with the element of wind (the breath of God) and shamanic journeying to the Upper World or Heavens. In so doing, I am connecting more fully with my Celestial Soul or Divine Masculine aspect (also known as the Ba Soul in ancient Egypt and the Hun Soul in Traditional Chinese Medicine). As I more fully integrate the masculine and feminine aspects of myself, a unity into Oneness is revealing itself through a Sacred Marriage of the heart. The heart is, I believe, the place where the potential for God realization awaits. It is a place beyond duality, where the Holy Spirit resides, and Paradise awaits.

~Christina

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New Qigong Class @ August Moon

 

Wild Iris Asian Wellness Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong

Exploring the Kundalini Power of Eastern Traditions

for greater health and wholeness

 

Mondays
Sep 10 – Oct 15

5:45 - 6:45 pm

Activate and connect with sacred spiral energies and say YES to yourself!

This spontaneous form of qigong is a powerful way to connect with the flow of Nature by utilizing your body’s innate wisdom through movement for mind/body/spirit balance. Movement meditations focus on unifying Shakti (feminine) with Shiva (masculine) forces to activate Sacred Serpent Energy (aka Kundalini) through the Central Channel to enliven the chakras. Exercises harmonize the elements and archetypal energies within the body for greater discovery and expression of Self. Beneficial for transcending limitations and manifesting intentions. Unlocks sexual and creative energies for greater vitality, joyful expression, intuitiveness, confidence and fulfillment in one’s life. Sessions will include makaho meridian stretches, mudras, drumming or rattling, acupressure massage, stone therapy, and empowering soul work with the unconscious.

Students are to bring pen and paper to class for journaling and exploring their experiences. Come prepared for fun and positive change in your life!

Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong is taught exclusively by Christina Bjergo, Licensed Acupuncturist, Shiatsu Japanese Massage Therapist, Shamanic Practitioner & Qigong Facilitator.

on the web at http://www.wildirisasianwellness.com

To register contact Christina at 360-607-7586 or cbjergo@msn.com.

This is a 6 week class. Class fee is $40.

August Moon Center - 111 W. 39^th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

 

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Having Visions During Acupuncture

I am very active in having visions during Acupuncture sessions, often they are more pointed and more directing than during dreams states. The other day several searches sent some people here to this blog asking the same thing. Doing some research I have found there not to be much on this so if you have had an experience or know of more information on this please post it and share.

Namaste,

Kris

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Music and Healing

Christina Bjergo, Licensed Acupuncturist & Qigong InstructorI have been hearing a lot recently about the healing qualities of classical music. Apparently, water crystals form beautiful crystalline patterns when exposed to certain musical melodies from classical composers such as Beethoven and Mozart. I have not conducted any experiments myself, but I have seen the pretty snowflake like patterns that have been photographed to demonstrate this effect. The water crystals, however, behave quite differently when they listen to more modern rap and/or rock music. Again, I have not witnessed this myself, just been told that the water crystal images under these circumstances are quite “disorganized” and even “ugly”. The implication is that our bodies, like these water crystals, are affected by the type of music we listen to and that music such as the gentle classics are better for our health and wellness than the edgier, rawer, and more modern works. Furthermore, that there could be a detrimental effect on our cells and to our physical bodies to long term exposure to the type of music we might listen to at rock concerts, dance clubs, alternative radio stations, or on the collective ipod’s of our youth.

As an individual who enjoys many different styles of music, dance, and self-expression I’m not comfortable with what seems to me an unfair judgment and bias. Different music produces different effects. If we all go back into our ancestral past it was the wild beat of the drum (Europe, Asia, Americas) and didgeridoo (Australia) that was the healing instrument of our early doctors (aka shamans). A quick and earthy tempo (more Yin and feminine quality in nature) having the effect of breaking up stagnant, old energy and emotions as well as helping remove negative thoughts, patterns, perceptions and dis-ease held within the cellular memory of the client. Shamans danced and performed rituals to what might appear to be a more chaotic pattern of music to connect with universal energies of Nature and channel the needed vibrations to maintain the health and harmony of individuals in need as well as the community at large. As the strong beat and use of percussion instruments in some modern compositions has similarities to the rhythmic beat of shamanic sound healing perhaps there can also be positive benefits gained despite the disorganized effects on water crystals. It could be that the healing properties of different genres of music just work in different ways.

As a qigong teacher, I encourage my students to get into their bodies and to explore who they are through different styles of music and movement. Part of the journey involves working with the Metal element (think rocks and mountains) and Chinese Medicine Theory to facilitate releasing past limitations whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. Metal, associated with the season of autumn, is a time when trees let go of their leaves. They “fall” to the earth to transform into future nourishment for the roots of the tree. Similarly, modern, edgy (metal like), or rebellious tunes assist students in their process of letting go and transforming the traumas, tensions, and emotions in their bodies. Helping release old blocks stuck in their energy flow thereby allows additional vitality (jing qi) to nourish the roots or foundation of their own strength and vitality. In shamanic terms, it can facilitate the return of power and wholeness.

In closing, keep an open mind when it comes to music (and other things in life) and be mindful not to limit yourself or others. Listen and enjoy a variety of styles of music from different cultures and different periods be it relaxing, stirring, revitalizing, passionate, heart wrenching, rebellious and/or playful. Discover and honor your own musical tastes appreciating different kinds of music when they work best for you (I like Green Day but prefer listening to Chopin during a massage for example). And as music is a metaphor for life – dance to the beat of your own drum with everything you do.

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Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong Starts Again!

It was a rough two weeks between classes, I’ve come to enjoy working with spontaneous Qigong and I can’t imagine not working with it in the future. I’ve seen such great strides in opening to things I never thought possible. Here is a link to the class that just started, if you are in the Vancouver/Portland area you should really look at taking the class. (it’s at the bottom of the page)

During last nights working with the spiral energy I asked if there were any symbols that I needed to help manifest my dreams and what I immediately saw in succession was the symbols Pi and Phi:

Come to find out, beyond my mathematics of college, these symbols have some interesting meanings. I’m still not 100% sure as to what I need to do or know but they are great symbols. Here is what I’ve found out:

Pi “Pie”

When a circles diameter is 1 it’s circumfrence is Pi or 3.14…….I haven’t had time to research it more so if anyone has some great information on Pi, please post it.

“Phi”

Now this symbol turned up very cool, it’s also known as the “Golden Ratio”.

From Wikipedia: In mathematics and the arts, two quantities are in the golden ratio if the ratio between the sum of those quantities and the larger one is the same as the ratio between the larger one and the smaller. The golden ratio is approximately 1.6180339887.

“	Some of the greatest mathematical minds of all ages, from Pythagoras and Euclid in ancient Greece, through the medieval Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa and the Renaissance astronomer Johannes Kepler, to present-day scientific figures such as Oxford physicist Roger Penrose, have spent endless hours over this simple ratio and its properties. But the fascination with the Golden Ratio is not confined just to mathematicians. Biologists, artists, musicians, historians, architects, psychologists, and even mystics have pondered and debated the basis of its ubiquity and appeal. In fact, it is probably fair to say that the Golden Ratio has inspired thinkers of all disciplines like no other number in the history of mathematics.	”
	— Mario Livio, The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, The World’s Most Astonishing Number

Pyramids, nautilus shells, veins of a plant leaf, all show a shape that if in proportion is the Golden Ratio.

Now, what could all this mean?

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Got Acupuncture?

I still think it’s funny that people still don’t know about the benefits of Acupuncture but those who have tried it have had big results in whatever is causing problems. Acupuncture isn’t just for pain but it is one of the best pain control methods out there, yet one can also heal and clear blockages emotionally. Emotions are associated and stored in different organs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, using Acupuncture can help manage emotions and remove them if needed.

Maybe it’s my travels to Asia or just my willingness to try anything but Acupuncture has had a huge effect on me from pain management to emotional releasing and spiritual growth. Yup, it does it all.

So, in light of this, I want to plug one of the best Acupuncturists in the Portland/Vancouver area:

From Wild Iris Asian Wellness Website (Christina Bjergo of Wild Iris is also one of my best friends and I could not recommend her more)

A 4,000 year old medical art using fine needles to restore proper energy flow in the body for health and wellbeing. Today it is used for preventative care, health maintenance, and the treatment of disease. Wild Iris Acupuncture provides individual and group treatment options. The Stress Reduction & Immune Enhancement Clinic and the Women’s Health Clinic offer low cost rates for the community.

What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is part of a 4,000 year old health care system originating from China. It works by using fine, thin needles to balance the vital energy or “qi” of the body for health and wellness. Acupuncture is similar to Yoga and Tai Chi which recognize that clearing and strengthening the energy system of the body can have therapeutic benefits. There are over 2000 acupuncture points in the body, each with a unique effect on the body. Different acupuncture points are selected in a treatment plan to address specific concerns.

How it become popular in the United States?
Acupuncture came to the United States about 150 years ago. It’s popularity grew after President Nixon’s historic visit to China in 1971 when a member of his party became suddenly ill with appendicitis and required immediate surgery to remove his appendix. What impressed Nixon was how acupuncture was the only anesthesia used. Nixon soon returned to the U.S. and initiated an exchange program between medical practitioners of both countries. Now we find acupuncture offered as a viable treatment around the country and recommended for many health concerns. It has been successfully integrated with Western Medicine at many locations including Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) medical centers.

Today acupuncture is used for preventative care, health maintenance, and treatment of disease. Common disorders treated are listed on back.

Does it hurt?
The acupuncture needles are made of solid stainless steel and are very fine – about the thickness of a human hair. There should be very little or no discomfort with needle insertion. For the safety of patients, only sterilized disposable needles are used at Rinnovo Spa & Salon. After use, they are disposed of as medical waste and incinerated.

What should a client expect?
During an acupuncture session the acupuncturist reviews a patient’s history and discusses health concerns and goals with the client. As part of the diagnosis the patient’s tongue and pulse are assessed for additional insight into the health of the client. The information gathered is utilized to develop an individual treatment plan for the client. An average of 8-12 acupuncture needles are left in place between 20-40 minutes while the patient relaxes. What surprises most people is how relaxing and rejuvenating acupuncture can feel – clinical research shows that it is a good treatment for stress, anxiety, fatigue, mild depression, and seasonal affected disorder (SAD). It works by releasing the natural endorphins in the brain and decreasing stress hormones in the body to heighten an individual’s sense of well being within 20 minutes.

Many health conditions are alleviated in 1-4 treatments. However, more challenging situations may require slow steady progress – improvements after 5-10 regular treatments. If you have additional questions about how acupuncture can help your situation, please request a free phone consultation with our Licensed Acupuncturist.

What Can Acupuncture Treat?

The World Health Organization officially recognizes acupuncture for the treatment of over 200 common clinical disorders. Some conditions commonly treated with acupuncture include:

Gastrointestinal disorders
Indigestion, pain, nausea/vomiting, constipation, eating disorders

Urogenital disorders
Urinary tract problems, sexual dysfunction

Gynecological complaints
Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal problems, infertility

Pregnancy related complaints
Morning sickness, edema, fatigue

Respiratory disorders
Chronic colds, coughs, asthma, sinusitis, allergies

Disorders of the bones, muscles, and joints
Low back, neck & shoulder pain, joint pains, injuries, numbness/tingling, muscular pain

Circulatory disorders
Hypertension, palpitations, heart disease
Disorders of the nervous system
Multiple sclerosis, post-stroke conditions, dizziness

Immune disorders
Chronic fatigue, symptoms of HIV/AIDS, eczema, rashes

Emotional and psychological disorders
Mild depression, seasonal affected disorder (SAD)

Sleep and stress disorders
Nervous tension, insomnia, anxiety, low energy, addictions

Wellness Sessions

Rejuvenations Therapies Support emotional well being while increasing energy & endurance. A relaxing way to prevent & control cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory & immune disorders.

Acupuncture or Shiatsu Massage
1 hr/1.5hr $55/$75
Group Stress/Immune Clinic
Acupuncture $20 Shiatsu $30

Meridian Flow Pain Therapies Help relieve musculoskeletal pain. Private treatments customized for each client & may include acupuncture, Tuina Massage, cupping & heat therapies.

1 hr/1.5 hr $55/75
Group Acupuncture Pain Clinic $20

Women’s Wellness Sessions For women during all stages of their lives. Sessions address PMS, menopause, ovarian/uterine health, urinary difficulties & breast care.

Acupuncture or Shiatsu Massage
1 hr/1.5 hr $55/$75
Women’s Health Clinic
Acupuncture (sliding scale) Shiatsu $30

Healthy Pregnancy Therapies Support mothers-to-be with prenatal & postpartum care. Beneficial for infertility, morning sickness, breech presentation, labor preparedness, Mother-Child bonding & more.
Acupuncture or Shiatsu Massage
1 hr/1.5 hr $55/$75

Child Wellness – Instructional & therapeutic sessions include Asian massage, acupressure & herbal remedies to prevent/treat common childhood complaints including bedwetting, colds, nighttime crying & low concentration.
45 min/1 hr $50/$65

Wellness Therapies:
Christina Bjergo, LAc
(360) 607-7586
email: cbjergo@msn.com

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