Specialization

My approach to offering services to clients covers an expanse of eclectic techniques that ranges from the physical to the energetic, emotional and spiritual. I am well-trained and licensed as an acupuncturist, a massage therapist and a psychotherapist. Amazing results occur when the voice, movement-from-within and art combine in support of greater health. I consider myself a medical intuitive and based on my many years of experience and my extensive education, I am pleased to offer my gift of perception about your situation.

When you book a session expect a consultation on whatever it is you would like to shift or change in your life. Together we can discuss ideas about what the various modalities offer and how to strategize about making and evaluating changes. Our work together is intended to be as effective as possible for you, showing as much change as possible in the shortest possible timeframe. 

In-person sessions may involve energy work, acupuncture, massage, psychotherapy or any combination of these modalities as is needed in the moment. Distance sessions involve counseling and energetic work that often influences the physical body. 

In addition to possessing three master’s degrees, my background over the past 18 years includes 800 hours of continuing education in acupuncture and massage therapy classes, 400 hours in body-based psychotherapy, and 400 hours in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. 

Highlights of my focus include expertise as a certified matrix energetics practitioner, training in Peruvian/Native American shamanism, craniosacral/visceral manipulation training, Chinese Medicine Theory of Cold Diseases Herbal certification, Advanced EMDR and Lifespan Integration certificates, Registered Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, two years of British Object Relations Training as well as a yearlong Tavistock-type of infant observation.  I have participated in art shows in several states showing my sculpture and paintings, and enjoy my own daily movement and art practices.

Licensed as an acupuncturist, massage therapist, and mental health counselor, I hold the following masters degrees:

• Master of Science in Engineering Science,
  
  
• Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
  
  
• Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling.

My professional certifications are from the following national boards:

• Acupuncture Diplomat (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Diplomat),
  
  
• Chinese Herbs Diplomat (NCCAOM Diplomat),
  
  
• Massage Practitioner (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB)),
  
  
• Mental Health Counseling (Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) from National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)).

I travel to offer a weekend of "in-person" sessions or classes. If you would like to arrange to bring me to your area please contact me at 206-551-5558 or at kksatisfied@gmail.com. 


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Pain Relief

Acupuncture works well for pain relief. Common areas of pain are headache, back pain, shoulder pain knee pain. Pain is a common symptom that brings people to an acupuncturist. Pain in Chinese Medicine is considered a stagnation of Qi (energy). Treatments for pain in general move Qi, while the underlying yin-yang Five Element imbalance is diagnosed.

A typical treatment for an injury or chronic pain involves cupping or gua sha, tui na or shiatsu, applying moxabustion, and receiving an acupuncture needle treatment. There may be herbs or lifestyle suggestions that may help. The acupuncturist and her patient would assess what pathogenic factors played a role in causing the pain and treat the underlying imbalances. The goal is to de-stress the muscle tension of the whole body.

Stress Relief

Stress is a mitigating factor in most illnesses. Stress can be viewed as an imbalance.

How do we make the most of our life? If we have overworked (yang) when we should have been resting (yin) we may not be able to bring forth new projects with the enthusiasm that characterizes growth. This will affect our performance. Balancing activity and rest, going out into the world and nurturing yourself, are critical areas to consider.

The acupuncturist may help with diet and lifestyle choices to reduce stress. Certainly the treatment is rejuvenating. An acupuncture treatment would be considered a restful (yin) remedy for a hectic (yang) day, helping to balance the yin and yang of your life. The acupuncturist works with harmonizing the body in its environment.

Somatic Experiencing

A body based therapy for releasing muscular tension such as back and neck pain, abdominal pain, teeth grinding, migraines, PMS, and other hard to treat conditions. It utilizes the Central Nervous System's natural rhythmic healing ability to bring ease to the body, mind and spirit.

Facial Rejuvenation

Acupuncture techniques for eliminating lines and wrinkles, reducing bags and dark circles, and lifting the face overall are popular with people who want to look their best and avoid facial surgery or botox injections.

These treatments are also very beneficial to the body's basic constitution and people report a generalized improvement in their whole body's health and well-being.

So Much More than Needles

Acupuncturists have many ways to assist the health of the body. The following is a list of possible treatments. As you can see, a patient could come to an acupuncturist, become healthier and never receive a needle.

1. Acupuncture-The insertion of special sterilized and disposable needles through the skin to the underlying tissues at specific points on the surface of the body.
2. Chinese Herbs-Traditional medicinal herbs prescribed based on theory and practice of TCM
3. Moxa-Direct or indirect warming of the skin using stick, thread, or ball moxa to relieve symptoms.
4. Gua Sha-A dermal friction method using a smooth object on the skin to relieve symptoms.
5. Cupping-A technique that uses cups made of glass, bamboo or other material, that are put on the skin to create a vacuum through heat or suction to relieve symptoms.
6. Tui Na-A Chinese massage therapy using TCM as a basis for treatment to relieve symptoms.
7. Shiatsu-A Japanese massage form using TCM as a basis for treatment to relieve symptoms.
8. Plum Blossom-A hammer-like sterile instrument with short needles that is tapped lightly on the skin to relieve symptoms.
9. Somatic Experiencing-A method of addressing the nervous system involving verbal tracking of body sensations (i.e. hot, cold, tight, loose) to relieve symptoms.