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Susanne Tripodi, D.O.M., L.Ac. has been a resident of Cimarron since 1999. She earned her Master's of Oriental Medicine from The Southwest Acupuncture College in Albuquerque, New Mexico in August of 2013 & her Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico in 2014. She has been practicing medicine in Northeastern New Mexico ever since; she sees patients in her Cimarron or Raton offices, by appointment. Susanne promotes and educates whole health concepts which include: body, mind and spirit.
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What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for centuries. It is based on the theory that energy, called chi (say "chee"), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians. It is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning.
Acupuncturists believe that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your chi. It offers a way to unblock or influence chi and help it flow back into balance. Acupuncture uses the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body and along meridians with the goal of achieving balance and assisting the self-healing process of your body.
Acupuncture is a system which can influence three areas of health care:
The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems, including:
How many Treatments would I need?
Acute conditions are often resolved with a few treatments; however, the number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended.
What does it feel like?
You may feel slight pressure when a needle goes in. Most people find that it doesn't hurt. The area may feel heavy, tingle, feel numb, itch, or be a little sore. Providers believe that this is a sign that the energy flow, or chi, has been accessed.
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for centuries. It is based on the theory that energy, called chi (say "chee"), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians. It is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning.
Acupuncturists believe that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your chi. It offers a way to unblock or influence chi and help it flow back into balance. Acupuncture uses the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body and along meridians with the goal of achieving balance and assisting the self-healing process of your body.
Acupuncture is a system which can influence three areas of health care:
- Promotion of health and well-being,
- Prevention of illness,
- Treatment of various medical conditions.
The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems, including:
- Digestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea.
- Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections.
- Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis.
- Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems.
- Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and emotional conditions.
How many Treatments would I need?
Acute conditions are often resolved with a few treatments; however, the number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended.
What does it feel like?
You may feel slight pressure when a needle goes in. Most people find that it doesn't hurt. The area may feel heavy, tingle, feel numb, itch, or be a little sore. Providers believe that this is a sign that the energy flow, or chi, has been accessed.
