Heritage Acupuncture & Wellness - Durham
Heritage Acupuncture founder Janet Lee, L.Ac., MSTOM, Dipl. OM, has traveled the world to study traditional medicine systems. A graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA, Janet attended an externship at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine before beginning her practice in 2007.
As a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar in 1995, Janet studied Ayurveda and yoga during her affiliation with the University of Pune in Maharashtra, India. She is a yoga instructor trained at the pioneering Kaivalyadhama Institute in Lonavla, India, one of the first yoga research centers. She also studied Ayurveda with Dr. Vilas Nanal in Pune.
Janet has special training in the modern orthopedic application of acupuncture, through the teachings of sports medicine expert Matt Callison. She provides in-depth analysis and treatment of orthopedic conditions, treating problems ranging from back pain to neuropathy. She also is trained in the Egoscue method of stretching for pain-relief and has studied other postural and therapeutic exercise techniques. As a practitioner of functional medicine, Janet can order and evaluate specialized testing that measures organ and physiological performance.
This service is especially helpful for patients with thyroid issues, food allergies and a number of other conditions. Janet has recently incorporated her background as an esthetician and studies of Ayurveda into her practice. Such treatments as Facelift Massage, Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation and other Ayurvedic therapies are designed to provide the client an esthetic treatment with an Eastern medical perspective.
As the sole acupuncturist at the Center for Health and Well Being in San Diego, CA, from 2008 to 2013, Janet treated a wide variety of conditions, including hormonal disorders, digestive disturbances, respiratory problems, anxiety, insomnia, postoperative pain, joint pain, scoliosis, migraines, obesity, tendonitis, skin disorders, infectious conditions, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and fatigue. Janet is currently enrolled in a two-year program with the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine, an in-depth classroom series and clinical experience focusing on classical Chinese herbalism. Consultations with Janet are personalized and thorough. She believes in empowering patients with take-home tools ranging from recipes to exercises – tools that that turn health goals into reality.