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 Acupuncture Healing Arts LLC is operated by Erika Sullivan L.Ac. Erika has three years experience in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine and specializes in women’s health. She has had much success treating menopause symptoms, menstrual irregularities, digestive problems, and chronic pain. Erika received her Masters of Acupuncture Degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. She received her undergraduate studies at Winona State University in Winona, MN majoring in English literature and attending school on a golf scholarship. Erika was born and raised in western North Dakota and now resides with her husband, Brant, in West St. Paul. Erika enjoys traveling and engaging herself in relaxing activities like reading a good book outside on a warm summer day.
What you can expect when you visit us:
* Relaxation– When you come into our clinic this is an opportunity for you to escape from your busy life and make time for yourself. Expect this time to be refreshing and enlightening.
*Education– At AHA we take the time to not only teach and inform patients of what we are doing we give them tools and information like exercises and recipes to use on their own at home.
*Quality Care- We make you the center of attention at our clinic. Meeting your needs and keeping you comfortable during your visit is a high priority for us.
Services we offer:
At AHA our goal is to help guide you to a better way of life in an appropriate matter of time. We offer many services in conjunction with Acupuncture that can help you reach that goal. Including:
Acupuncture:
What is it? Acupuncture is a safe and effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic healthcare system. Acupuncture exists under the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupuncture is a form of treatment used within TCM along with herbal medicine, Asian bodywork, dietary therapy, and other ways of stimulating acupuncture points like cupping or moxibustion. Acupuncture has the ability to enhance recuperative power and immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being.
How does it work? Energy flows through channels in the body called meridians. These meridians act like rivers carrying nourishment and sustenance allover the body. Along these meridians are trigger points that have been found through years of experience to stimulate specific responses in the body. The insertion of hair thin stainless steel solid needles acts as a trigger for stimulation therapy. Its not that the needles put something into the body or take something out, but instead the sensation felt by the body acts as a signal telling that organ or meridian to do things like turn down body temperature or adjust the circulation to different areas of the body.
Does it hurt? Acupuncture works through stimulation so sensation during a treatment is a good thing; however, that feeling isn’t overly painful. Different people feel different sensations during a treatment. Some describe a tingling sensation or a swelling sensation or even that of relaxation.
Is it safe? Yes. Especially when done by a trained and licensed acupuncturist. Acupuncture needles are used one time and then disposed after treatment.
Tui Na - Tui Na is a form of therapeutic massage with an emphasis on acupuncture points and meridians. Tui Na can successfully treat musculoskeletal, digestive, and emotional conditions. It is typically a service that is adjunctive to each acupuncture treatment. It can aid in the treatment of something like sports injuries or replace needles for patients apprehensive about acupuncture.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Coaching - The nutritional aspect of this medicine can be the most important component to reaching a patient’s health goals. This process of lifestyle coaching includes teaching patients healthy ways of eating as opposed to using nutritional supplements. Patients are taught the properties of foods and proper recipes for not only overall health but also for their specific condition. Lifestyle recommendations include stress management, sleeping and eating patterns, exercise, sexual behavior, meditation and Qi Gong. By educating our patients with tools they can use at home we empower them to take control of their own health, which eventually leads to enlightenment on the part of the patient and success on their own terms.
Chinese Herbal Medicine - In the United States herbal medicine has received much attention in recent years as an alternative to drug therapies. However, in China herbal medicine has been widely used for the past 2,000 years and in that time refined by Chinese Medical Doctors. With the growing awareness of herbal medicine here in the West the market for herbal prescriptions is growing. At AHA we plan to use our knowledge of formula’s using plants and minerals to engage in this growing trend.
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