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Yes. Acupuncture has stood the test of time and is currently one of the world's most widely used healthcare treatments. Its effectiveness has been proven through rigorous research.

For more information on the international recognition of the benefits of Acupuncture, check out the "Articles" Page...

In short, anyone looking to boost their body's natural healing energy. This includes the treatment of such common ailments as:

~ Neck or Back Pain ~ Headaches ~ Joint Pain ~ Arthritis ~ Sprains & Strains ~ Sciatica ~ Menstrual Pain ~ Allergies ~ Morning Sickness ~ Asthma ~ High/Low Blood Pressure ~ Infertility ~ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ~ Stress ~ Insomnia ~ PMS ~ Whiplash ~ Sore Throat ~ Prostate Inflammation ~ Depression ~ Anxiety/Panic Disorder ~

This is only a partial list of the possible benefits of Acupuncture. If there's a specific issue you'd like help with, please call and have a confidential conversation about how we can help.

To become a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in Montana, practitioners must graduate from a nationally accredited school or program and be certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

This certification requires the following:

• A Minimum of 3 Years Post-Graduate Work
• Over 1,900 hours of schooling.
• A Minimum of 660 hours spent treating patients in a clinical setting.
• A Minimum of 720 hours of education in Chinese herbal medicine.
• Certification in Clean Needle Technique.
• Extensive coursework in biomedicine, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Training:

More than meeting the criteria spelled out above for Acupuncture Certification, our training includes:

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

A Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM)

Certification as a Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl AC)

Over 3,300 Hours of Post-Graduate Study for nearly 215 credit hours.

Almost 1,000 hours of Clinical Education.

In-depth study of multiple areas of healthcare, including:

Living Anatomy

Western Pathology

Oriental Medicine Research

Western Pharmacology

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medical Theory

Oriental Therapeutic Massage

As well as many other areas of study and clinical application.

Experience:

More than 15 years of study and work as a Registered Nurse at a hospital.

Helping patients improve their health with acupuncture and Chinese medicine since 2000.

More than 1,000 patients helped with acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Although some insurance carriers have added acupuncture to their list of covered services, it's not universally covered. Check with your insurance provider if acupuncture is reimbursed on your plan. You can receive a receipt to submit to your insurance carrier to get reimbursement if covered.

Never! Acupuncture needles are never reused, and to ensure it, if you want, you can watch your acupuncturist open the sealed needles before use or dispose of the used needles at the end of your treatment.

Acupuncture is a procedure using ultra-thin needles to stimulate precise points in the body to improve your health. It regulates the circulation of vital energy, blood, and nerve impulses.

Qi (pronounced "chee") is the Chinese word for "vital energy." It is the force behind every bodily function. An experienced acupuncturist, with your help, can detect areas where this energy is disrupted and correct it with appropriate treatments.

The presence and manipulation of an acupuncture needle stimulate or sedate body systems that are out of balance.

Yes. Tammy Ellison, founder of Healing Grace, has a bachelor's of science in nursing, and a master of science in oriental medicine and Chinese herbs. She is nationally certified by the NCCAOM as a licensed acupuncturist.