Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Acupuncture plus PT superior to PT alone after knee meniscus repair

The results of the article below, of course, no surprise to me. I have experienced it both personally - after a much more complicated knee surgery than meniscus repair - and have seen acupuncture improve healing time and function in patients.
Now, as you have seen in other blogs that I written, these patients received acupuncture every day while they were also doing PT. The theory is:
- if you want to heal better and faster you need frequent treatment.
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1466-acupuncture-meniscus-repair-benefit

I am opposed to the once-a-week acupuncture model especially for conditions like recovering from surgery. In my practice, once a week is for when your body is responding/healing well and we are weaning down from 2 or 3 times a week treatment. Then, after your body has completely taken over healing and balance, I'll see you once a month or once a season. The whole goal of acupuncture/Chinese medicine is to help your body heal itself and stay that way! It's not to make you come every week for the rest of your life.

Hey! I LOVE to receive acupuncture at least every other week but that's my choice and how I believe that I am aging better than some, can continue my athletic endeavors despite back issues, knee and foot surgeries, making me hardly know that I've had a 55 year history of asthma, etc.


I only work in Littleton ONE DAY A WEEK so make your appointment now! 
My office is in the suites of Littleton Internal Medicine Associates.

INSURANCE BILLING
1. Federal employees - BCBS groups 104 and 105 receive 24 acupuncture treatments per year! 
2. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mts has great acupuncture coverage for employees.
3. Work for Children's Hospital? - great acupuncture coverage.
4. CIGNA/Great W Healthcare - has plans that cover acupuncture
5. United has plans that cover acupuncture.
As a service to you, we find out whether or not your health insurance covers acupuncture and our other therapies and when it does we bill your insurance.  There are plans that cover it, some pay for unlimited visits or enough visits for you to come every other week and be the healthiest employee in your company! Why not be healthier! That's what the insurance company realizes - preventing surgeries, the use of expensive pain killers, and your having to have medical procedures saves them (and you!) money.  Even preventing the common cold saves your employer money.

JOIN THE ALMOST 70% OF PEOPLE WHO USE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE!

Here’s what people are saying about Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac. who for over 15 years has been using Chinese medicine to help people feel and look better:
Best in Denver: I have been to several other practitioners over the course of 9 years and Dr. Lucas is the best acupuncturist in Denver! I highly recommend her.

A 14 year old’s 3-6 month long headache: After getting a full work up from a neurologist and being prescribed medications that we were uncomfortable giving our child, we were referred to Dr. Lucas. What a life saver! Our daughter is now feeling much relief and is able to go about her days. We couldn’t be happier with the treatments and Dr. Lucas’ willingness to explain everything. 

Sinuses: My sinuses were a mess. But after the needles and Dr. Lucas did their work I’m much, much better!

She gets results! - I’ve been seeing Dr. Lucas for about 5 years for all kinds of needs. I HIGHLY recommend her services! She’s great, knowledgable, and gets results.

Results surpass those of western med: I have been getting great results from Martha’s work. I am a disabled vet and her work has surpassed much of the regular western medicine I have experienced. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Gentle with the needles: I have been seeing Dr. Lucas for a bout 3 years. I love and feel a sense of calmness after each session. She is very gentle with the needles and can tell when you are not doing well through her your pulses (pulse diagnosis is her specialty). I highly recommend going to her for everything; it is well worth it. She is a very compassionate person.

From Dr. Lucas - WHY AM I ABLE TO GET YOU SUCH GOOD RESULTS Because I can give you an expert diagnosis to determine the cause of your symptoms or disease and then TREAT IT!  
Chinese medicine treatment works best when your practitioner KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. Take it from someone who teaches Chinese medicine students from all over the world - the proper diagnosis leads to more effective treatment.

On the other hand - got good health?  Acupuncture/Chinese medicine works to maintain that.  But if you don't feel the best that you can or as good as you think you should, call me at 303-947-6224 or email me DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  Even though I feel great, I receive acupuncture every other week whether I need it or not …. 


Bio: Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac. is an internationally recognized expert in Chinese medicine for pulse diagnosis (internal medicine and emotional health issues) and Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture.  She can be reached at DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com or 303-947-6224. "I specialize in 3 things because I believe that it is important to have focus in order to do your best work and get people back on track quickly.  I want to help you have babies and excellent women's health, get you out playing basketball or football or in that triathlon sooner and stronger, and keep your skin looking its best!!!"



Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Acupuncture for migraines

Hi,

Chinese medicine rocks and that's why treating people (myself & my family included) using it has been my passion for almost 20 years! Research is concluding that acupuncture helps people who suffer through migraine headaches.

http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1422-acupuncture-migraine-relief-achievement

I plan to optimize the health of as many people as I can practicing my passion and following the guidelines of clinical excellence. I can do that for you in either Capitol Hill or Littleton (on Tuesdays ONLY!).


INSURANCE BILLING
1. Federal employees - BCBS groups 104 and 105 receive 24 acupuncture treatments per year! 
2. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mts has great acupuncture coverage for employees.
3. Work for Children's Hospital? - great acupuncture coverage.
4. CIGNA/Great W Healthcare - has plans that cover acupuncture
5. United has plans that cover acupuncture.
As a service to you, we find out whether or not your health insurance covers acupuncture and our other therapies and when it does we bill your insurance.  There are plans that cover it, some pay for unlimited visits or enough visits for you to come every other week and be the healthiest employee in your company! Why not be healthier! That's what the insurance company realizes - preventing surgeries, the use of expensive pain killers, and your having to have medical procedures saves them (and you!) money.  Even preventing the common cold saves your employer money.

Here is how acupuncture/Chinese medicine can help YOU!

Libido flagging? Not liking your PMS? Hot flashesHaving difficulty conceivingAcupuncture works for that.

Going through chemotherapy? I have been treating people who need to be treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation for more than a dozen years. Acupuncture can help you heal faster and reduce the negative impact of those treatments.

ATHLETES: Stamina flagging? Injured? I'll get you back in the game asap.

Getting a few wrinkles?  Acupuncture works for that!  Click here to schedule your FREE consultation with the internationally known age control expert Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac.DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  Your cosmetic and anti-aging needs can be met with Chinese medicine - the true anti-aging medicine.  The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture has been featured in O Magazine and is taught to practitioners all over the world who want to offer the patients a safe, effective alternative to injections and plastic surgery.  Use the most natural thing there is for age control: your own body's energy!!

WHY AM I ABLE TO GET YOU SUCH GOOD RESULTS Because I can give you an expert diagnosis to determine the cause of your symptoms or disease and then TREAT IT!  
Chinese medicine treatment works best when your practitioner KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. Take it from someone who teaches Chinese medicine students from all over the world - the proper diagnosis leads to more effective treatment.

On the other hand - got good health?  Acupuncture/Chinese medicine works to maintain that.  But if you don't feel the best that you can or as good as you think you should, call me at 303-947-6224 or email me DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  Even though I feel great, I receive acupuncture every other week whether I need it or not …. 


Bio: Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac. is an internationally recognized expert in Chinese medicine for pulse diagnosis (internal medicine and emotional health issues) and Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture.  She can be reached at DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com or 303-947-6224. "I specialize in 3 things because I believe that it is important to have focus in order to do your best work and get people back on track quickly.  I want to help you have babies and excellent women's health, get you out playing basketball or football or in that triathlon sooner and stronger, and keep your skin looking its best!!!"

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Really good article on dry needling

And the author of this article saved me from attending a dry needling course just out of curiosity so I could also be better educated on how it is being taught and to whom. (Thank you!). I knew it was acupuncture being "taught" to non-Acupuncturists/Practitioners of Chinese medicine but her review of the course is down right scary. I teach Chinese medicine courses that have supervised practice and know the importance of adequate supervision so I limit the size of my courses. Now, do I make as much money as these guys who teach 60 people at a time  (and apparently not very well) ? No .... but my Acupuncture/dry needling/ahshi needling therapy students learn well and leave the courses having been supervised by me personally - every one of them.

http://www.liveoakacupuncture.com/dry-needling

I'm now in LITTLETON at Littleton Internal Medicine Associates on TUESDAYS. Go here to make an appointment - http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30236193?bookingSourceId=1000



INSURANCE BILLING
1. Federal employees - BCBS groups 104 and 105 receive 24 acupuncture treatments per year! 
2. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mts has great acupuncture coverage for employees.
3. Work for Children's Hospital? - great acupuncture coverage.
4. CIGNA/Great W Healthcare - has plans that cover acupuncture
5. United has plans that cover acupuncture.
As a service to you, we find out whether or not your health insurance covers acupuncture and our other therapies and when it does we bill your insurance.  There are plans that cover it, some pay for unlimited visits or enough visits for you to come every other week and be the healthiest employee in your company! Why not be healthier! That's what the insurance company realizes - preventing surgeries, the use of expensive pain killers, and your having to have medical procedures saves them (and you!) money.  Even preventing the common cold saves your employer money.

Here is how acupuncture/Chinese medicine can help YOU!

Libido flagging? Not liking your PMS? Hot flashesHaving difficulty conceivingAcupuncture works for that.

Going through chemotherapy? I have been treating people who need to be treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation for more than a dozen years. Acupuncture can help you heal faster and reduce the negative impact of those treatments.

ATHLETES: Stamina flagging? Injured? I'll get you back in the game asap.

Getting a few wrinkles?  Acupuncture works for that!  Click here to schedule your FREE consultation with the internationally known age control expert Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac.DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  Your cosmetic and anti-aging needs can be met with Chinese medicine - the true anti-aging medicine.  The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture has been featured in O Magazine and is taught to practitioners all over the world who want to offer the patients a safe, effective alternative to injections and plastic surgery.  Use the most natural thing there is for age control: your own body's energy!!

WHY AM I ABLE TO GET YOU SUCH GOOD RESULTS Because I can give you an expert diagnosis to determine the cause of your symptoms or disease and then TREAT IT!  
Chinese medicine treatment works best when your practitioner KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS. Take it from someone who teaches Chinese medicine students from all over the world - the proper diagnosis leads to more effective treatment.

On the other hand - got good health?  Acupuncture/Chinese medicine works to maintain that.  But if you don't feel the best that you can or as good as you think you should, call me at 303-947-6224 or email me DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  Even though I feel great, I receive acupuncture every other week whether I need it or not …. 


Bio: Dr. Martha Lucas, L.Ac. is an internationally recognized expert in Chinese medicine for pulse diagnosis (internal medicine and emotional health issues) and Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture.  She can be reached at DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com or 303-947-6224. "I specialize in 3 things because I believe that it is important to have focus in order to do your best work and get people back on track quickly.  I want to help you have babies and excellent women's health, get you out playing basketball or football or in that triathlon sooner and stronger, and keep your skin looking its best!!!"