LOCATION: Grace United Methodist church, 193 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401
CLINIC TIME: 6:45pm - 8:00 pm (Please arrive by 7:00 pm to avoid disturbing those already seated).
DATES: Thursday Evenings (There is no limit to the number of weekly treatments).
PARTICIPATION: Veterans and active duty military personnel and immediate family.
COST: The treatments are free (donations will be accepted).
OBJECTIVE: To help participants deal with physical and emotional stress.
Unfortunately, we are not able to deal with complex health issues in this group setting.
DESCRIPTION: A licensed acupuncturist will insert 5 sterile acupuncture needles in each ear.
The Participants are asked to sit quietly for 45 minutes, then the needles will be removed.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of a 5,000-year-old system of medicine that originated in China.
It is used to treat chronic and acute pain as well as many illnesses.
Traditionally, acupuncture was used as a preventive medicine to keep people well with improved health overall and stronger immune systems. And acupuncture continues to serve these functions today.
Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with any therapy or prescription medication(s) a client may be receiving, and acupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of these other therapies.
Safety: There are no side effects or contraindications for acupuncture. All treatments are performed by Maine Licensed Acupuncturists. The needles inserted are sterile and used only once per point, then discarded in biohazard containers.
What to Expect: Most people experience deep relaxation, reduced anxiety and a sense of well-being. Many people report these feelings stay with them for several days after a treatment. The technique involves little to no pain, perhaps a mild discomfort for some folks.
The Ear Acupuncture Treatment
Bangor Veterans’ Acupuncture Clinic (BVAC) operates is a community-style acupuncture clinic. This means that people are treated in a quiet, peaceful group setting, fully clothed sitting in a circle. Very fine, sterile, single use needles are inserted just under the skin in 5 specific areas of both ears (please see NADA Protocol below). Individuals sit quietly and rest with the needles in their ears for 30-40 minutes. Needles are then removed and the treatment is over. The treatment setting is quiet and peaceful.
NADA Protocol
In the 1970’s, Dr. Michael Smith began using auricular (ear) acupuncture for alcohol and drug addiction. In 1985,
the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) was formed ( www.acudetox.com ) Since then, the NADA Protocol has spread all over the world via clinician training. NADA reports that patientsreceiving the NADA protocol in
their treatment programs, have in general, a more optimistic and cooperative attitude, with reductions in cravings, anxiety, report less sleep disturbances and less need for pharmaceuticals. Since 9/11, a group called Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has expanded the use of the NADA Protocol to treat recovery workers in disaster settings (e.g. Ground Zero, New Orleans after Katrina,San Diego after the recent wildfires). First responders and displaced citizens treated in the field reported less insomnia and fewer nightmares, reduced irritability and anger, increased mental clarity and ability to focus on tasks.
Advantages of Community Style Acupuncture
Broad Spectrum - Acupuncture addresses physical, mental and emotional conditions simultaneously. Acupuncture
often enhances the effectiveness of other modalities. Patients who receive acupuncture treatment may require smaller doses of pharmaceuticals as their systems begin to work more efficiently.
Immediate results - Acupuncture offers immediate results that include deep relaxation, reduced anxiety and a sense of wellbeing. Many people report these feelings stay with them for several days after a treatment.
Simple and Accessible - No long paperwork or complicated equipment is needed. Patients do not have to talk about
symptoms at all. The results are still the same!
Safe - There are no side effects or contraindications for acupuncture. The needles used are sterile and used only
once per point, then discarded in the proper biohazard containers. The technique involves little to no pain perhaps a mild discomfort for some folks.
Professional - The clinic is staffed with National Board Certified, Maine Licensed acupuncturists experienced with the
NADA protocol.
Cost Effective -Because treatments are done in groups, many people can be treated at the same time. The supplies needed are basic and inexpensive. The clinic space is donated by Grace UMC and needed supplies are purchased through donations. Greater Bangor area acupuncturists donate their time to serve those Americans that serve/ have served the USA. The acupucturists involved with the Bangor Veterans’ Acupuncture Clinic feel this is one way to help heal the pain of our nation at this time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
Washington DC Military Acupuncture clinic -
( http://www.advancedintegrativerehabilitation.com/our-integrative-care/d-c-military-acupuncture/ )
Portland Veterans Acupuncture Clinic - ( http://www.PortlandVetsAcuClinic.org/ )
NADA - National Acupuncture Detox Association - ( http://www.acudetox.com/ )
Military uses acupucture on the Battlefield -
( http://www.dvidshub.net/image/477032/first-battlefield-acupuncture-treatment/ )
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) - (http://www.acuwithoutborders.org/veterans_project_testimonials.php)
For more information on BVAC please contact:
E. Marie Arnberg, L.Ac.
87 U.S. Highway #1
Verona Island, ME 04416
207-479-2044
arnberg.marie@gmail.com
OR
Thomas B. Jamieson, M.Ac., L.Ac.
268 State Street
Bangor, ME 04401
207-990-0188 ext. 13
tbjlac@prexar.com
CLINIC TIME: 6:45pm - 8:00 pm (Please arrive by 7:00 pm to avoid disturbing those already seated).
DATES: Thursday Evenings (There is no limit to the number of weekly treatments).
PARTICIPATION: Veterans and active duty military personnel and immediate family.
COST: The treatments are free (donations will be accepted).
OBJECTIVE: To help participants deal with physical and emotional stress.
Unfortunately, we are not able to deal with complex health issues in this group setting.
DESCRIPTION: A licensed acupuncturist will insert 5 sterile acupuncture needles in each ear.
The Participants are asked to sit quietly for 45 minutes, then the needles will be removed.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of a 5,000-year-old system of medicine that originated in China.
It is used to treat chronic and acute pain as well as many illnesses.
Traditionally, acupuncture was used as a preventive medicine to keep people well with improved health overall and stronger immune systems. And acupuncture continues to serve these functions today.
Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with any therapy or prescription medication(s) a client may be receiving, and acupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of these other therapies.
Safety: There are no side effects or contraindications for acupuncture. All treatments are performed by Maine Licensed Acupuncturists. The needles inserted are sterile and used only once per point, then discarded in biohazard containers.
What to Expect: Most people experience deep relaxation, reduced anxiety and a sense of well-being. Many people report these feelings stay with them for several days after a treatment. The technique involves little to no pain, perhaps a mild discomfort for some folks.
The Ear Acupuncture Treatment
Bangor Veterans’ Acupuncture Clinic (BVAC) operates is a community-style acupuncture clinic. This means that people are treated in a quiet, peaceful group setting, fully clothed sitting in a circle. Very fine, sterile, single use needles are inserted just under the skin in 5 specific areas of both ears (please see NADA Protocol below). Individuals sit quietly and rest with the needles in their ears for 30-40 minutes. Needles are then removed and the treatment is over. The treatment setting is quiet and peaceful.
NADA Protocol
In the 1970’s, Dr. Michael Smith began using auricular (ear) acupuncture for alcohol and drug addiction. In 1985,
the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) was formed ( www.acudetox.com ) Since then, the NADA Protocol has spread all over the world via clinician training. NADA reports that patientsreceiving the NADA protocol in
their treatment programs, have in general, a more optimistic and cooperative attitude, with reductions in cravings, anxiety, report less sleep disturbances and less need for pharmaceuticals. Since 9/11, a group called Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has expanded the use of the NADA Protocol to treat recovery workers in disaster settings (e.g. Ground Zero, New Orleans after Katrina,San Diego after the recent wildfires). First responders and displaced citizens treated in the field reported less insomnia and fewer nightmares, reduced irritability and anger, increased mental clarity and ability to focus on tasks.
Advantages of Community Style Acupuncture
Broad Spectrum - Acupuncture addresses physical, mental and emotional conditions simultaneously. Acupuncture
often enhances the effectiveness of other modalities. Patients who receive acupuncture treatment may require smaller doses of pharmaceuticals as their systems begin to work more efficiently.
Immediate results - Acupuncture offers immediate results that include deep relaxation, reduced anxiety and a sense of wellbeing. Many people report these feelings stay with them for several days after a treatment.
Simple and Accessible - No long paperwork or complicated equipment is needed. Patients do not have to talk about
symptoms at all. The results are still the same!
Safe - There are no side effects or contraindications for acupuncture. The needles used are sterile and used only
once per point, then discarded in the proper biohazard containers. The technique involves little to no pain perhaps a mild discomfort for some folks.
Professional - The clinic is staffed with National Board Certified, Maine Licensed acupuncturists experienced with the
NADA protocol.
Cost Effective -Because treatments are done in groups, many people can be treated at the same time. The supplies needed are basic and inexpensive. The clinic space is donated by Grace UMC and needed supplies are purchased through donations. Greater Bangor area acupuncturists donate their time to serve those Americans that serve/ have served the USA. The acupucturists involved with the Bangor Veterans’ Acupuncture Clinic feel this is one way to help heal the pain of our nation at this time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
Washington DC Military Acupuncture clinic -
( http://www.advancedintegrativerehabilitation.com/our-integrative-care/d-c-military-acupuncture/ )
Portland Veterans Acupuncture Clinic - ( http://www.PortlandVetsAcuClinic.org/ )
NADA - National Acupuncture Detox Association - ( http://www.acudetox.com/ )
Military uses acupucture on the Battlefield -
( http://www.dvidshub.net/image/477032/first-battlefield-acupuncture-treatment/ )
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) - (http://www.acuwithoutborders.org/veterans_project_testimonials.php)
For more information on BVAC please contact:
E. Marie Arnberg, L.Ac.
87 U.S. Highway #1
Verona Island, ME 04416
207-479-2044
arnberg.marie@gmail.com
OR
Thomas B. Jamieson, M.Ac., L.Ac.
268 State Street
Bangor, ME 04401
207-990-0188 ext. 13
tbjlac@prexar.com