What is Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, How Does it Work?
5 element acupuncture works not just on one’s body, but on the mind and reconnects spirit as well. Attuning to nature, this medicine brings your body’s energy system back into balance with itself. In so doing, your body, mind, and spirit can more easily clear the symptoms you’ve faced.
This medicine, originating in China, is thousands of years old. Through the use of acupuncture needles, thinner than human hair, the acupuncturist can stimulate the body's energetic meridians increasing the flow of Qi which gives strength to the healing process and supports continued good health.
Our first session together is a comprehensive health interview where I will ask you about your physical health concerns, your personal health history, your family's health history, your life history, your family's history, your daily habits, and both an Eastern and Western physical exam. This is all to get a broad and thorough view of what has affected your health and how to help. All told, our first session lasts 2 1/2 to 3 hours. No needling is generally done in the first session. The cost is $80.
On our second and subsequent visits, needling will occur after I follow up with you regarding your health and life stressors and carefully create a treatment plan with our clinic supervisor staff to bring forth your greatest health in body, mind, and spirit. Follow-up visits are $58 per two-hour treatment (financial need and student status qualify for additional discounts).
This form of acupuncture is a specialized approach to healing your body, not just for physical symptoms, but as many people understand, disease (dis-ease) often starts with our mind and emotions. Not remedied there, it can become physical in nature. Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is one of the few medical practices that also recognize the importance of healing at the mental and emotional levels. This makes our treatments especially helpful for any clients who have undergone trauma past or present.
It is with great humility and gratitude that I have for you as you consider embarking on this broad level of healing. Contact me with any further questions you have. Click the chat box or contact info at the bottom of the page.
Intern Jenn
Jenn's Education and Certifications
3rd Year Clinical Intern at the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture (ITEA), Louisville, CO
Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology (counseling program), University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, June 2000
Bachelor's of Science, Psychobiology, UCLA 1991
Previous CEO 33 years of HappySwimmers.com, a nationwide lifeguard and CPR training company, mobile swim school program, and lifeguard-for-hire service.
Personal background: Previously, Jenn has lived on Kaua'i (23 years) studying Hula and learning to live in Aloha; before that Los Angeles (18 years), and Wisconsin, her first 18 years. She considers herself Hawai'ian at heart and is an avid swimmer, and dancer, and loves heartfelt movies.
Three things in Human Life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind. --Mother Theresa
Philosophy of Care
At 5 Element Acupuncture by Intern Jenn, your healthcare is approached with a deep respect for the interconnectedness of your body, mind, and spirit. This ancient philosophy is centered on the belief that true wellness arises from achieving balance within the five elements - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. She tailors each acupuncture treatment to the individual's unique constitution, addressing imbalances and promoting the body's natural healing abilities. Her goal is to empower her clients to take an active role in their health journey and experience profound transformation on all levels.