Harnessing the healing power of acupuncture

The healing power of accupuncture

The ancient practice of acupuncture is believed to have originated in China nearly 3,000 years ago and is known as one of the longest standing methods of promoting healing from within. Its first comprehensive documentation is found in The Huangdi Neijing, an early book on medicine published in 100 BC, which describes the practice as an organized system of diagnosis and treatment for a variety of ailments. Though certainly a mature practice, it’s important to note acupuncture has not only withstood the test of time, but is now considered integrative medicine and an important part of a properly-balanced care regimen. Acupuncturists are regarded by the State of California as a primary care profession. Indeed, sports teams and olympians even travel with their own acupuncturist these days. The practice is known to assist in alleviating a laundry list of ailments including musculoskeletal issues, pain, migraines, allergy, infertility, anxiety, and stress. It was an ongoing experience with the latter condition that led Lori Tataru, owner of Stone Soup Acupuncture in Oroville, to seek out acupuncture herself, and the benefits convinced her to turn it into her career. driven individual, and has been her entire life. At the age of 15, she entered college, eventually transferring to UCLA when she turned 18 to study theoretical mathematics and science. As if studying two of the most time-intensive subjects wasn’t enough, she also spent her college years as the editor of the school paper, a part-time nanny, volunteering at UCLA hospital, and presiding over multiple clubs throughout the school. As is the case with so many individuals driven to succeed, it should come as no surprise Lori dealt with immense levels of stress, and that stress began catching up with her rather quickly, presenting itself as chronic illness. When those illnesses became too much to bear, she sought out help from various practitioners, and though she didn’t find immediate relief from any, her first course of acupuncture treatments proved to be just the help she was looking for. She continued to regularly receive acupuncture treatments throughout the year, and one-by-one, her many stress related symptoms such as headaches and digestive complaints resolved themselves, opening the path for her to continue pursuing her dreams. dedicate her life to providing that same method of healing to others in need. Over the years that followed, she started a family, studied acupuncture, earned her masters degree from the renowned American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, passed her board exams, and moved to Oroville. She started her acupuncture practice in 2018 as a mobile service provider and, due to incredible demand, opened a brick and mortar location named Stone Soup Acupuncture, now located at 1453 Downer Street, Suite A in Downtown Oroville.

“I love being an acupuncturist because I know I can help my patients,” Lori said. “I work with their care team and put every part of my 3,000+ hours of training into making their life more livable. People don’t often realize they have coverage through their insurance, including those with Medi-Cal. Since acupuncture is considered primary care, you don’t have to have a referral either, though we receive referrals from doctors constantly. Simply visit our website to set up an appointment.”

Not only does Lori provide skilled acupuncture treatment, she is also a trained herbalist, incorporating traditional Chinese herbal medicine to achieve faster and more effective results for a variety of conditions. “It’s a lot like physical therapy,” Lori said. “We use a series of visits to encourage the body to relax and begin healing itself, then add changes to lifestyle and diet to ensure the most effective possible treatment. Over time, a commitment to these positive changes can completely turn things around and heal chronic illness from within.” Using both practices, Stone Soup Acupuncture provides a relaxing and pain-free experience that calms the nervous system and helps increase blood flow throughout the body, while utilizing the body’s natural healing ability by stimulating prostaglandins, endorphins, and other molecules in the body which promote healing and optimal functioning of the cells. Alongside the use of herbal medicine, the possibilities seem endless.

Check out Stone Soup Acupuncture at www.StoneSoupAcupuncture.com to schedule a consultation and see how acupuncture can help you. The process couldn’t be easier, and the first phone consultation is provided free of charge.