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Nourish Acupuncture and Wellness CenterWe use an integration of various holistic techniques including Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Massage therapy. These techniques stimulate body’s own healing abilities in order to restore a natural balance, prevent disease, alleviate tension and stress, improve circulation and immunity and alleviate pain. How does Acupuncture work?For thousands of years, Oriental Medicine has treated human beings as unique bioenergetic systems. “Qi” can be explained simply as the bioelectrical force that flows through all living things. According to ancient theories, Qi is the energy or force behind every physiological process in our bodies. This energy circulates throughout the body along specific pathways that are called meridians. These meridian pathways flow in patterns similar to our nervous, lymphatic and circulatory systems. Each meridian connects internally with internal organs. As long as this energy flows freely throughout the meridians, health is maintained, but once the flow of energy is blocked, the system is disrupted and pain and illness occur. Health is perceived as abundant and free flowing Qi energy. Acupuncture works to stimulate, unblock and regulate the flow of bioelectrical energy and circulation within the meridians.The World Health Organization (WHO) has established that acupuncture can treat a wide range of conditions, including:
Celeste Welter, L.Ac., MSTOM  Celeste Welter, L.Ac., MSTOM, is licensed to practice Acupuncture by the State of California. She received her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College
of Oriental Medicine, San Diego as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her rigorous 3200+ hour training at Pacific College included
Japanese Acupuncture techniques, Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders, Tai Qi and Qi Gong, Chinese Herbal Medicine and over 1000 hours of Massage therapy.
Celeste has completed externships at various offsite locations in San Diego; Pacific Beach Homeless Clinic, Downtown San Diego Seniors Clinic and the Veterans Stand down. She has also gained valuable experience treating NCAA athletes at UCSD Rimac. Celeste has also completed studies at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center. While in China she had the opportunity to observe and work with doctors and patients in hospitals specializing in neurology, oncology and pediatrics. Treatment style focuses on the foundations of TCM and Channel diagnosis with and emphasis on gentle, Japanese style techniques, massage, dietary and herbal therapies. Her treatment embraces that Oriental Medicine is holistic in nature and addresses all aspects of the human being. This all-inclusive approach encourages the patient to obtain an active role in the healing process for more comprehensive healing and an awareness of individual wellbeing. Call for an appointment |
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