If you have ever been curious about the science behind acupuncture and how it actually works to heal you, then you’re going to love this conversation! On this week’s episode, we chat with Karen Ortiz, who is licensed and Board Certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism, with a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received her Masters degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (M.S.T.O.M.) at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City and has been practicing for over 17 years.

Karen found her way to Traditional Chinese Medicine by way of an injury 20 years ago. With a background in respiratory therapy, Karen breathes new life into Traditional treatments and healing modalities. Through her studies and clinical training, Karen blends her background in Western Medicine along with Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide an expanded treatment model for her patients which results in comprehensive, well rounded care. She focuses on mental and emotional disorders, psychosomatic pain, and pain management. Not only does she treat the mind and body, but she also believes that treating the spirit is as important. She seamlessly brings balance to the mind, body and spirit through balancing the chakras by way of Esoteric Acupuncture. Guided to dive deeper into a holistic healing approach, she received her Reiki Level 1 & 2 Certifications in 2010 and has been serving Kambo for the past 4 years.

If you are in NYC and are interested in getting any treatments done, reach out to Karen at acuprana@gmail.com.

What’s discussed in this episode:

• How Karen found Traditional Chinese Medicine and decided to become an acupuncturist
• What the meridians are and how they are utilized in acupuncture
• What ailments and symptoms acupuncture can treat
• How trigger point therapy can help you
• The benefits of cupping
• What your tongue can tell you about your health
• How anxiety impacts health
• The benefits of taking herbs
• How plant medicine and sweat lodges helped Karen on her healing journey

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