Acupuncture West LLC

6550 W. Emerald Street, Suite 112 , Boise- 83704
Idaho ,

United States

+1-2083771455 http://www.acuboise.com

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Jennifer received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is also board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, encompassing acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and traditional Chinese medical theory. In addition, she holds the title of licensed acupuncturist by the state of Idaho.

Jennifer is also a licensed physical therapist in the state of Idaho. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1993. Jennifer has 18 years of combined traditional and complementary medical experience with specialized training in women‘s health.

Jennifer received her clean needle technique certification from the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM). Jennifer also received traditional Thai massage certification at Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical School in Bangkok, Thailand. She has received continuing education studying under renowned acupuncturists and doctors, including Richard Tan, O.M.D., Jeffrey Yuen, O.M.D., and Giovanni Maciocia, L. Ac.

In 2000, Jennifer received her certification to become a BodyTalk practitioner and since that time her interest in BodyTalk has continued to grow. She is drawn to the BodyTalk system because of its simplicity, effectiveness, and ability to address body, mind, and spirit issues in a comprehensive and gentle way. Jennifer has continued her BodyTalk training in advanced modules. Wherever possible, Jennifer will integrate BodyTalk into the treatments that she administers.

Away from the office, Jennifer enjoys reading, hiking, and practicing yoga.Boise Acupuncturist - Licensed and CertifiedPeter Games, L. Ac., Dipl. O.M.Co-Founder/Director,Peter was a Thaddeus Bukowski Scholarship winner while earning his Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is also board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, encompassing acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and traditional Chinese medical theory. In addition, he holds the title of licensed acupuncturist by the state of Idaho.

Peter received his clean needle technique certification from the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM). Peter also received traditional Thai massage certification at Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical School in Bangkok, Thailand. He has received continuing education studying under renowned acupuncturists and doctors, including Richard Tan, O.M.D. and Jeffrey Yuen, O.M.D. Peter specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic pain.

Peter grew up in Massachusetts and has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He worked as an engineer for about 8 years before making the logical career change into Oriental medicine. Peter also served in the U.S. Peace Corps, teaching math and science in Papua New Guinea in 1998 and 1999. When he’s not working, you may find Peter playing tennis, running in the Boise foothills, caring for bonsais, or skiing at Bogus Basin.

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Additional Information

Acupuncture West, LLC is an acupuncture and alternative medicine clinic located in Boise, Idaho. We are committed to helping you achieve greater health and wellness with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and BodyTalk treatment. We specialize in the treatment of acute and chronic pain as well as women’s health disorders, including fertility-infertility treatment, in our Boise acupuncture clinic.

Acupuncture in the United States,Traditional Chinese medicine has been practiced for thousands of years in Asia, but was virtually unknown in the United States until President Nixon visited China in 1971. Since that time, public interest has grown tremendously and acupuncture has become a very important and promising part of our health care system.

Boise, Idaho AcupuncturistOur Location,Our acupuncture clinic is conveniently located at 6550 W Emerald Street in Boise, Idaho. Our acupuncturists and acupuncture specialists serve the following Treasure Valley communities: Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Garden City, Nampa, & Caldwell. For specific directions, please visit our contact and location page.

Clinical Research Data,“Does acupuncture really work?” This is the question that we are asked most often. Today, there is an ever increasing amount of research data available supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Many modern research studies, conducted in all parts of the world, have concluded that acupuncture is indeed effective in the treatment of a wide variety of disorders, and many other such studies are currently in progress. (For more information, see the Research & News Links at left.)

Chinese Medicine as a Complement to Conventional Medicine,At Acupuncture West, LLC, we have a healthy respect for conventional medicine and believe that it has a very important place in our society. We recommend that our patients also look to their Western primary care practitioner (i.e., MD) for medical care and routine check-ups. We believe that all medical systems have their own intrinsic strengths.

Acupuncture in Boise, Idaho - Zen StonesAlthough Oriental medicine is fundamentally different than conventional medicine, both systems can be very effective in helping individuals to feel better and healthier. Ultimately, the two systems combined together have the greatest potential to support, strengthen, and nurture an individual back to health and well being.

Specialities

Acupuncture Boise, Idaho - Acupuncture TreatmentThere are many different types of therapies within the scope of practice of traditional Chinese medicine. The purpose of these therapies is to create balance within a patient and allow energy to flow freely.

Traditional Oriental medical theory is based upon the concept that there is an energy which runs through certain pathways, or meridians, throughout the human body. The energy flowing through these pathways can become blocked or obstructed due to emotional stress, unhealthy lifestyle choices, harmful environmental factors, poor diet, or physical injury. When this energy becomes blocked, the result is pain, discomfort, or disease. The goal of the various treatment therapies is to clear obstructions, allowing the energy to flow freely and returning the patient to a state of balance.

In order to first determine how to treat a patient, an acupuncturist collects information by taking a comprehensive health history, asking a variety of questions, feeling the patient’s pulse at the wrist, and observing the patient’s physical appearance, including the tongue. Taking into account all of this information, the acupuncturist creates an appropriate treatment plan focused on returning the patient to a state of balance. The acupuncturist administers custom-tailored treatment, considering each patient's situation. Thus, two individuals with a similar problem may receive different treatment if the root cause of their problem differs.

Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine in Boise Idaho - Inherited Qi (Grandfather & Grandaughter)Within the extensive field of traditional Chinese medicine, there are many treatment therapies which can be utilized. Some therapies are more appropriate for specific types of individuals with specific health issues. Thus, treatment in traditional Oriental medicine is not disease-oriented, but rather strategy-oriented and that strategy is based upon a patient's situation.

BodyTalk is a separate treatment therapy and is not considered one of the branches of traditional Chinese medicine. Although much of the theory of the BodyTalk system is based heavily upon traditional Chinese medical theory, it is a standalone, complete, and comprehensive system of therapy.