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Brightwaters Acupuncture
Goal oriented health care.
TCM Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture is perhaps the most practiced style in the United States.
Acupuncture emphasizing patient interaction, self-awareness in pain managment.
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Brightwaters Style Acupuncture
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Success from the Start
The best chances for success begin before the first treatment. We help patients establish realistic goals according to their time and temperament. This is a worthwhile investment of time and effort. How can one expect to achieve their goal if their actions are contradictory? We want our patients to succeed. It is determined if acupuncture therapy or treatment is most appropriate for the moment. (See below for the distinction between the two terms.)
Dr. Howard teaches "SMART Notes for Patient Management"- goal oriented documentaion- as an NCCAOM approved continuing education course at www.acupuncturescholar.com.
"Feel good" Treatment
Brightwaters Acupuncture focuses on relief more than discomfort. This "optimistic" approach to acupuncture treatment brings attention to what the patient wants instead of lingering on what they reject. At Brightwaters Acupuncture, feeling good is a goal more important as feeling less uncomfortable.
Evidence Based Medicine Approach to Care
Evidence based medicine (EBM) uses current respected research and clinical experience to provide effective care. This allow us to focus on what is best for the patient and what is reliably predictable. My Patient, My Teacher and the Four Gates.
Measurements are an important part (EBM). Before (evaluation) and after (re-evaluation) treatment measurements are performed where possible. Very often, measurable changes occur by the end of treatment.
Reach Your Health Goals
Structured or unstructured acupuncture
Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture therapy is structured care. A course of treatment consists of 3 parts- evaluation, multiple treatments and re-evaluation. Acupuncture therapy is ideal for those who want focused care.
Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture treatment unstructured care. An individual treatment is the basic unit of care. It may occur periodically or randomly for any reason. These are sometimes referred to as "one and done" treatments. Single treatments are a convenient option for those who are in the mood for an impromptu acupuncture treatment.
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