Stephanie E. Hayman, M.S, L.Ac., has earned an MS degree in  Chinese Medicine from Samra University in Los Angeles, CA.    She is currently certified (both nationally and by the State of California) to practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Her advanced training includes:  Clinical Internship @ China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, extensive coursework in the practice of shonishin, a pediatric acupuncture technique, Acupuncture Orthopedics from Lerner Education at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA: and Clinical Internship @ Cri-Help Drug and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Los Angeles, CA.

 

 

 

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE: ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), one of the oldest known forms of healing, has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease for over 2500 years.  Acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional counseling and massage are modalities used within TCM to promote health.  TCM originated in China and is now used worldwide as an effective means of overcoming disease.

 

Acupuncture works by adjusting the flow of vital energy(Qi) by the insertion of very fine needles at specific acu-points.  From a western medical perspective, acupuncture works with the central nervous system to stimulate the release of natural opioids, and enhance immune function.

 

Common ailments addressed at Steady Acupuncture include (but are not limited to) the following:  

Chronic illness, allergies, asthma, hypertension, musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, depression, anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, fatigue/low energy, gynecological complaints, sports injuries, hormonal imbalances, infertility, pediatric concerns, pregnancy Issues (morning sickness, edema, delayed labor, postpartum concerns), neurological pain (sciatica, migraines, neuropathy), and addiction withdrawal