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Clinic Specials
New Patient
Referral Program
National Pain Awareness Month Special
$25 treatments for pain relief of any kind
Friday Night Special
$25 treatments after 5pm on Fridays
(excludes initial visit)
Early Bird Special
$25 treatments before 9am Daily
(excludes initial visit)
Limit one special per patient.
Not valid with other discounts.
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Fall Community Movement Class Schedule
(Aug. 1st - Dec. 18th)
Qi Gong
Mondays 5-6pm
with Dan Bedgood
Tai Chi
Wednesdays 12-1pm
with Kevin Kolasa
Tai Chi Gung Fu
Wednesdays 6-7pm
with Jack Mathews
Acu-Yoga
Fridays 12-1pm
with Kat Myers
Click here for prices, class descriptions and instructor bios.
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On the Horizon
October 21st
(5pm-8pm)
National AOM Day
Celebration at PIHMA
October 22nd & 23rd
(9am-5pm)
Lonny Jarrett CEU
at PIHMA
November 15th through December 1st
Dr. Shi & Dr. Bian at PIHMA
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SAVE THE DATE
 Join us at PIHMA on Friday, October 21st from 5-8pm for our National Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day Celebration! We'll have free mini acupuncture treatments, light snacks and beverages, herbal concoctions, gua sha and cupping demonstrations artists, musicians, and guest speakers for your enjoyment. You won't want to miss this extraordinary evening!
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Herb of the Month
Yan Hu Suo - Corydalis Rhizome
"The Pain Reliever"
Yan hu suo, also known as corydalis, primary use
is pain relief. Entering the Heart, Liver, Lung, and Stomach channels with bitter and warm qualities, it invigorates blood and promotes the movement of Qi to alleviate pain.Yan hu suo has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxant effects. It can relieve pain in all parts of the body including chest, epigastric, abdominal and gynecological pain. Yan hu suo also treats pain in the arms and legs and helps reduce masses such as benign tumors.
To see if Yan Hu Suo is right for you, call PIHMA clinic today at (602) 274-1885 for an Herbal Consultation. Because everyone is different, raw herbs are only sold after consultation with an herbal intern to create the appropriate formula for you.
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PIHMA'S CORE VALUES:
Live the Medicine Serve Compassionately Act with Integrity Be Innovative Grow Thoughtfully Practice Gratitude Commit to Excellence |
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Please join us as we congratulate our 2011 graduating class! We are so proud of their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors! Congratulations
2011 PIHMA Graduates!
Our 2011 graduates: Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Tanisha Ali Barbara Dorf Natascha Hebell-Fernando - Highest Academic Honors Award Recipient Amy Ho Annie Porter - Kathy Salisbury Award: Herbal Excellence Award Janis Schreiber Annette Solly Zachary Steinhouer Tracey Walker Master of Science in Acupuncture Sara Asadoorian-Vagianos Whitney Boyd-Fessler James Degiuli Michelle Etheridge Stephen Getz - Highest Academic Honors Award Brittany Mallory-Onken Patricia Manes - Service to PIHMA Award Brian Morphew Jeanne Passin Kimberly Ritter Suzana Rizvanolli |
Become a student today!
Contact Admissions at (602) 274-1885 |
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Five Element Seminar at PIHMA
Five Element Constitutional Diagnosis:
Integral & Evolutionary Perspectives on Chinese Medicine
15 CEU's available
Presented by International Author:
Lonny S. Jarrett, M.Ac., M.S., FNAAOM
When: October 22nd & 23rd
9:00am to 5:00pm
Where: PIHMA College & Clinic
301 E. Bethany Home Rd.
Ste. A-230
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Cost: $295
$250 Early-bird (by 9/23)
$200 Student/Faculty
PIHMA is very excited to announce that we will be hosting a seminar with internationally renowned author Lonny Jarrett. The author of many books, including Nourishing Destiny, Mr. Jarrett is recognized as one of the foremost experts in Five Element theory and will be discussing Five Element Constitutional Diagnosis and Integral and Evolutionary Perspectives on Chinese Medicine.
Join us on this exploration of Five Element theory from one of the fields foremost experts.
Click here for more information & to register.
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September is National Pain Awareness Month
Chinese practitioners believe that pain and illness is caused by imbalances in the human body. The Chinese concept of good health occurs when eergy (called qi) flows through the body in certain patterns (meridians or energy-carrying channels) bringing total balance. When the flow of Qi is stagnant or blocked, pain and illness occur.
Acupuncture is the part of an ancient healing method of inserting fine needles into particular points (acu-points) to regulate flow of qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. This method was developed in China 3000 years ago. Acupuncturist identifies the affected meridian and uses disposable thin stainless steel needles to correct the imbalance(s) in the human body by restoring qi flow to normal. Acupuncture is commonly used to reduce pain. The scientific base for pain relieve is that acupuncture decreases pain by increasing the release of the large amount of the chemicals that block pain, called endorphins, which are the body's natural pain killers. WebMd (2007) describes the process as, "The stimulated by the acupuncture needle muscle sends a message to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), causing the release of endorphins (morphine-like chemicals produced in our own bodies during times of pain or stress). Endorphins block the message of pain from being delivered to the brain." The research performed by Simon Strauss MBBS, Dip. Acupuncture shows the following results: |
Symptom
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Number of Participants
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Greatly Helped
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Helped
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Back Pain
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136
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56.5%
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30.5%
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Headache
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100
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63%
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22%
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Anxiety
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94
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67%
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22%
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Neck & Arm Pain
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72
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73.5%
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14%
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Knee Pain
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66
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54.5%
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32%
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Sciatica Pain
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58
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56%
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30%
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Neck Pain
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56
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59.5%
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26.5%
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Hip Pain
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53
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48%
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36%
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Sinus/hay fever
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50
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64.5%
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18.5%
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Shoulder Pain
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45
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60%
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26%
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Vertigo
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42
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67%
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10%
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Elbow Pain
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38
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81%
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16%
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Ankle Pain
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35
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43%
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46.5%
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Asthma
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23
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62.5%
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23%
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Edema
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22
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55%
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45%
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Angina
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15
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40%
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46%
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Trigeminal N.
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11
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90%
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10%
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Zoster
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10
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77%
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22%
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According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which included a comprehensive survey of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use by Americans, 1.4 percent of respondents (an estimated 3.1 million Americans) said they had used acupuncture in the past year. A special analysis of acupuncture data from an earlier NHIS found that pain or musculoskeletal complaints accounted for 7 of the top 10 conditions for which people use acupuncture. Back pain was the most common, followed by joint pain, neck pain, severe headache/migraine, and recurring pain (NCCAM Publication No. D435, 2009). Acupuncture is generally recognized as safe if done by a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner. PIHMA students receive Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine upon graduation. By the time they enter PIHMA clinic they've completed major courses teaching them appropriate techniques and specifics of the human body. Students are supervised by Licensed Acupuncturists. Everyone responds to acupuncture differently. If you have pain please visit our school for your individual comprehensive assessment of your condition. During the month of September our pain relief acupuncture treatments are only $25. Acupuncture is the time-tested, safe, natural and effective method to deal with pain. Contact our clinic today at (602) 274-1885 to schedule your treatment. |
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Doctors Shi and Bian Return to PIHMA
 Last November PIHMA was honored to host two of the world's top doctors of Acupuncture, Dr. Shi Xue Min and and Dr. Bian Jin Ling. Dr. Shi and his associate of 38 years, Dr. Bian, provided two amazing seminars, treated patients in the PIHMA clinic, and had a profound effect on many of our patients, students, and practitioners. This year both we are pleased to welcome both of these masters of acupuncture back to PIHMA. We are incredibly honored to host these two amazing Doctors as they perform grand rounds in the PIHMA Clinic, treat patients, and teach in a lecture series provided by Dr. Bian. Following is the schedule: November 15 - Dr. Bian - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic; 2-5pm Lecture
November 16 - Dr. Shi - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic
November 17 - Dr. Bian - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic; 2-5pm Lecture
November 22 - Dr. Bian - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic; 2-5pm Lecture
November 23 - Dr. Shi - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic November 29 - Dr. Bian - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic; 2-5pm Lecture
November 30 - Dr. Shi - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic
December 1 - Dr. Bian - 9am-12pm PIHMA Clinic; 2-5pm Lecture Appointments for treatment will fill up fast. Call the PIHMA Clinic to schedule an appointment.Students and Alumni contact Jonathan (email: jlindsey@pihma.edu) to reserve your space on grand rounds or in the lecture series.
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 "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back." - Chinese Proverb |
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This is a time of of year of changing seasons and life transitions. September is also Pain Awareness Month. In this edition of our newsletter you will find exciting news of our 2011 Graduates, a special feature on a Chinese herb that assists with resolving pain, special deals in our clinic for the month, and more information about some of the exciting events and special guests we have in the coming months.