Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are organized systems of medicine that have been practiced in the East for over 3,000 years. Only since 1974 have these practices been used in the United States.

Acupuncture is a medical modality based on the concept that the body functions as whole unit with one systemic circulation. This circulation involves blood, body fluids, nerve conduction and energy that move through a network of meridians. When circulation is impaired by anything such as physical trauma, poor diet, tight muscles, intense emotions, lack of exercise, overwork or stress the flow is interrupted and the body manifests symptoms. In the allopathic medical model that equals isolated, individual symptoms that are usually medicated. In the acupuncture medical model that means somewhere the body’s natural internal flow is impaired and once the root cause is treated, the symptoms go away. The body heals itself.

The primary tools used are acupuncture needles which are as thin as an eyelash, solid, stainless steel, sterile and disposable. The needles trigger the body’s natural healing process which restores proper circulation of blood, body fluids and energy which in turn relieves the symptoms. In some cases, they are used to trigger the rebuilding of support structures under the skin as in the Face Lift. Here the needles promote circulation to the face by triggering the production of collagen which firms and tightens. Cupping is another technique traditionally used for treating respiratory conditions and muscle tightness. More progressive uses of the cups are massage, lymph drainage and for detoxifying the body.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is the art of herbal teas. There are hundreds of herbs in the TCM pharmacy that are carefully and skillfully combined to create personalized prescriptions for each person. Modern applications of this art form bring us the use of the classic, time tested formulas in capsule or tablet form. This allows for great results without the often strong and pungent taste of the tea.

Brenda B. Smith

Is a Licensed Acupuncturist. She specializes in Women Health and Stress Management and uses acupuncture and lifestyle counseling along with herbs and supplements to treat her patients. She received her Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Yo San University in 2000 has been one of Pasadena's most sought after practitioners since.

As an acupuncturist Brenda enjoys working with women’s hormonal imbalances such as PMS, menopausal syndrome, infertility and menstrual irregularities. Stress Management symptoms include headaches, digestive issues, neck, back and shoulder pain, insomnia, anxiety and depression.

Brenda also comes to Pro Fitness Network with over 20 years of health and beauty experience. As a licensed esthetician and massage therapist, she has owned and operated skin care salons and day spas. She has recently developed two highly effective anti-aging treatments - The Natural Face Lift (as seen in many fashion and style magazines as the new alternative to invasive procedures) and the Body Contouring Treatment, targeting cellulite. The cellulite treatment is offered exclusively at Pro Fitness Network since Brenda is the innovator and creator.