We understand that losing weight is a struggle that can be a long and frustrating process. Bull City Psychotherapy can help you to achieve your weight loss goals with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
First, we have a specific technique designed to relieve your stress, help you safely shed unwanted pounds, improve your physique, enhance metabolism, and excrete unnecessary moisture from the body.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), most overweight is related to unbalanced metabolism, caused by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver systems.
In five element theory in TCM, the spleen is for the proper functioning of the digestive system, deficiency of the spleen Qi will have symptoms such as fatigue, slow metabolism, water retention, loose stool and feeling of heaviness. Many people with fat on belly are all for this reason. Use acupuncture or moxibustion to stimulate the acupoints along the stomach meridian and spleen meridian, to improve the function of spleen and stomach and to promote metabolism and reduce abdominal fat.
The liver’s job is to keep the flow of organ’s Qi and blood running smoothly. Stagnation of the liver Qi will have emotion problems, make the function of the whole digestive system poorly and can be some of the triggers to lead to cravings and overeating. By stimulating the acupoints of the liver meridian, make the flow of qi and blood smoothly, and the effect of detoxification and detoxification is achieved.
Ear acupoints are specific points of diagnosis and treatment on the external ear, and corresponding to the internal organs of the human body. We can also use ear acupressure to maintain the stimulation of the therapeutic effects between your visits.
And finally, our customized herb formulas enhance your organ functions and improve overall health, helping you look and feel your best.
Dr. Geng Wu, with a Diploma of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), is licensed by the state to practice in North Carolina. M.D. (China). Dr. Wu graduated from Beijing University of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the best six-year full-time TCM program in China. She practiced and taught as a chief doctor in the affiliated hospital of Beijing University of TCM. As a counselor and instructor, Dr. Wu practiced and taught TCM for nearly 16 years in Japan. Providing treatment and relief for specialties such as, pain management, sport injuries, GYN diseases, infertility, menopause symptoms and problems, weight loss, auto-immune and endocrine system disorders, stroke rehabilitation, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders, low energy, fatigue, respiratory diseases, allergies, neurological and stress-related disorders, insomnia, addictions and skin problems
Dr. Wu published more than 50 professional articles. She is a member of China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and a member of the Chinese Medical Association.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Geng, please call her at Bull City Psychotherapy at 919-382-0288, or you can e-mail her at geng@bullcitypsychotherapy.com