The Alternative Health Guides
Healthy Resources for Body, Mind & Spirit ~ Serving Vermont and New Hampshire
ACUPUNCTURE and ACUPRESSURE
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is a healing art that has been used in China for thousands of
years. An acupuncturist diagnoses and treats the body based on the theory that
our body and life processes are a unified system of energetic relationships.
Central to this energetic theory is the concept of Qi (“chee”)—the basic life force. Qi flows through specific pathways in the body called
meridians. These meridians and their numerous branches form an energetic
network which traverses the entire body and joins together all of its organ
systems. Along each meridian’s course, near the surface of the body, are points at which the Qi is most
accessible for stimulation.
To stimulate these points, thin, sterile needles are inserted at specific points
determined by the acupuncturist’s examination and diagnosis. When Qi—the life force—is blocked or out of balance, diseases and disorders develop. The purpose of
acupuncture is to move and balance the Qi, thus restoring health and harmony in
the body.
UPPER VALLEY REGION:
Didi Pershouse, CCH, Lic. Ac 802-785-2503
The Center for Sustainable Medicine/Two Rivers Clinic
P.O. Box 277
Thetford Center, VT 05075
E-mail: Didi.Pershouse@valley.net
Community Supported Acupuncture, $15-40 per treatment. See full listing under HOMEOPATHY.
The Healing Arts Clinic 802-674-7037
Glynn Pellagrino, Lic. Ac.
Debra Marshall, Lic. Ac.
Adjacent to the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
393 County Road
Windsor, VT 05089
Healing Circle Acupuncture 802-763-7085
Patricia Combs, M.Ac., Lic.Ac.
Located in the Upper Valley Events Center
80 Route 5 South
Norwich, VT 05055
Email: pcombs53@earthlink.net
Also see ANIMAL ACUPUNCTURE
Heron Dragon Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine 603-724-7807
Debra Marshall, Lic. Ac.
Tip Top Building, Ste. 230
White River Jct., VT 05001
and
Kidder Building
New London, NH
Email: Taichideb@tds.net
See HERBS/HERBALISTS, EXERCISE-Tai Chi
Christopher Hollis, N.D., L.Ac., MSOM 802-728-9600 x321
Integrative Health
office hours in Randolph, VT 05060
AND West Fairlee, VT
Email: drchrishollis@yahoo.com
See NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE, HERBS, HOMEOPATHY and NUTRITION
Judy Music, M.Ac., Lic.Ac. 802-649-3858
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
312 Main Street; P.O. Box 1420
Norwich, VT 05055
Email: judithmusic@verizon.net
See HERBS/HERBALISTS
Red Maple Clinic 603-442-9535
Charles Meyers, Certified Acupuncturist
2 Whipple Place
Lebanon, NH 03766
Email: Chas@CharlesMeyersTCM.com
See HOLISTIC HEALTH & EDUCATION and EXERCISE-QI-GONG
CENTRAL VERMONT REGION - Montpelier ~ St. Johnsbury - Rutland Areas
Christine Bemish, R.N., Lic. Ac 802-223-2300
The Acupuncture & Health Clinic, 155 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, fax: 802-223-2302
* Diplomate of Oriental Medicine - Graduate of Master’s Level program with 12 years experience
* Current R.N. license with 20 years clinical experience
* Diploma in Bioenergetic Medicine via Dr. Mikhael Adams
I treat a wide variety of Physical, emotional and psychological disorders
through the use of acupuncture, Eastern & Western herbs, homeopathy and other bioenergetic formulas.
ACUPRESSURE
Acupressure is based on the same principles as ACUPUNCTURE, but it is done
without needles—fingers, stones or other tools are used to work the points on the body. Also see
listings under BODYWORK—Shiatsu and MASSAGE THERAPY.
UPPER VALLEY REGION:
Angelique Priscilla, PT 802-296-7178
284 Wilder Street
White River Jct., VT 05001
Email: angeliquewunjo@verizon.net
See full listing under BODYWORK—CRANIOSACRAL and PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Brenda Courtemanche 802-785-4308
The Healing Hogan
6072 Rte. 113
Thetford Center, VT 05070
See full listing under BODYWORK—CranioSacral Therapy and see MEDITATION
Holistic Spirit & Body Work 802-649-1916
Teresa (Terry) Lyons
Graduate Barbara Brennan School of Healing
255 Turnpike Road
Norwich, VT 05055
Email: teresaglyons@aol.com
See ENERGY THERAPY and MASSAGE THERAPY