Susan Darling, LAc
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Acupuncture Northwest & Associates

• http://www.acupuncturenorthwest.com

I help you restore internal balance and maintain a state of health and wellness through acupuncture treatments. I ask many questions and listen deeply to understand what you need from each treatment - pain relief, women's health, stress reduction, improved sleep, more energy, help getting over a common cold, allergy symptom reduction, and long term health concerns. I am your ally on your path to health.

In our first meeting we will talk all about you, so I can get a clear understanding of your health history and unique constitution. We will work together to address major health problems...[more]

I help you restore internal balance and maintain a state of health and wellness through acupuncture treatments. I ask many questions and listen deeply to understand what you need from each treatment - pain relief, women's health, stress reduction, improved sleep, more energy, help getting over a common cold, allergy symptom reduction, and long term health concerns. I am your ally on your path to health.

In our first meeting we will talk all about you, so I can get a clear understanding of your health history and unique constitution. We will work together to address major health problems and overall quality of life so you can experience great joy and satisfaction in life.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complex system of medicine that has been in use for over three thousand years. It is a system of medicine that accesses the body's vital energy, or qi. Qi flows like a river through channels in the body. When acupuncture points are stimulated it is similar to opening or closing a valve, dispersing excess energy or gathering deficient energy as needed. By influencing the energy at specific points the whole system becomes more evenly balanced, allowing for a smoother flow throughout the body. Acupuncture is relatively painless and often accompanied by feelings of heaviness or warmth and the movement of energy.

TCM is effective for both physical and psychological problems. TCM is at its best when used preventively, but it also very effectively treats common symptoms and difficult to cure diseases. Even if you have a western diagnosis for your situation, Oriental Medicine has its own diagnostic system that can address most health problems, especially if conventional treatment is not enough to restore optimal health.

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  From Anne Hoff

  Given on Wed Jan 16, 2008.

  It's not enough in acupuncture to just put the needle in - you have to capture the "qi" energy for...[more]

  It's not enough in acupuncture to just put the needle in - you have to capture the "qi" energy for healing to happen. Susan has exceptional needle technique, and really activates the qi. She did wonders with a client I referred to her; his chiropractor and I had worked on him to some benefit, but adding Susan's acupuncture tipped the scale to get powerful lasting results.   [less]
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  From Elisabeth Gunningham, LMP

  Given on Wed Oct 17, 2007.

  I would recommend Susan to anyone for acupunture. She has great technical skill, coupled with a very soothing, calm manner...[more]

  I would recommend Susan to anyone for acupunture. She has great technical skill, coupled with a very soothing, calm manner that increases the effectiveness of the treatment by several magnitudes. As a recovering needle phobic, I have to say that she completely won me over to acupuncture.   [less]