- INTEGRATIVE PAIN TREATMENTS
- NEURO-MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
- MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
- MIND-BODY MEDICINE
- ENERGY MEDICINE
- PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND WELLNESS STRATEGIES
**Integrative Medicine for Pain:
If you have pain, the cause of your pain will be identified and the safest and most effective treatments will be provided. Treatments will emphasize restoring you to maximal function.
**Medical Acupuncture:
This refers to acupuncture treatments that are provided by a medical doctor who is able to determine your physical and emotional constitution. Acupuncture can be helpful for many conditions and is wonderful for harmonizing and balancing your mind and body. A treatment will be designed especially for you. Where it is appropriate, traditional Western medical diagnostics and treatment will be integrated into your care. The needles used are very fine and there is no real pain involved. Most find the treatments relaxing. Dr. Ortiz completed her medical acupuncture training at the Helms Institute at UCLA in 2001. Since then she has studied other styles of acupuncture including Dr. Richard Tan’s Balance Method and more recently she has incorporated Japanese meridian techniques. In addition, there are points on the ears which can be stimulated (Auricular Therapy) in many instances which affect both the physical body and the emotions.
**Injury Rehabilitation & Wellness:
Surgical procedures, sports injuries and accidents can cause microtrauma to your soft tissues which may prevent you from fully healing afterwards and make you vulnerable to future injuries. This is one of the reasons many people never recover fully after surgery or accidents. Muscle and soft tissue imbalances and alignment problems need to be corrected for restoration of full function.
**Mind-Body Medicine:
Medical research studies are concluding that the thoughts you think can affect which hormones, enzymes and other proteins are produced by your body and ultimately your entire cellular health. You may not even be aware of the harmful thoughts or beliefs that are affecting your healing potential.
**Energy Medicine:
Your body consists of energy pathways as well as nerve pathways, lymph and blood vessels. Electrical signals are used by your brain and nervous system and there is communication between every cell in your body. Energy Medicine is a broad term which encompasses different forms of treatments designed to align the energy flow in your body. This includes your meridians, chakras and the connections between your body parts, organs and muscles (the fascia). When energy is blocked, your vitality, energy and joy diminish. When these blockages are identified and released, your health improves, often dramatically.
**Wellness and Life Coaching
If you are stuck in a rut, a bad relationship or job, it is sometimes difficult to see how to change. These isues will be addressed during your evaluation and you will begin to get clarity. Referrals for the best ongoing counseling and support can be provided as well.
The right type of exercise for your constitution and body type can make a big difference in the way you look and feel. I can develop an exercise routine that you can really stick to. Whether it is a team sport, tennis, golf, yoga, pilates, dance, rebounding, aerobics, qi gong, tai chi , weight-training or a combination, the right exercise is the one your unique body thrives on.
In addition, help is available with determining which herbal or dietary supplements may be right for you, whether your goal is to lose weight, increase vitality, improve the quality of your sleep, prevent illness or just look and feel your best.
Call or email today to discuss your case.
Susan Ortiz, MD at Stillpoint Rehabilitation & Wellness, LLC, 15 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Telephone: 207-990-2934
Email: DrSusanOrtiz@gmail.com
Web Blog: www.stillpointrehab.com
