Prineville Acupuncture and Healing Center, Prineville OR 97754
Alzada Magdalena, Licensed Acupuncturist
PEOPLE OFTEN COME TO ME AS A LAST RESORT. THEN THEY begin TO SEE ME AS A FIRST RESORT.
Pain, sports injuries, car and horse wrecks, high stress jobs, high stress lives, and the results of hard work done too long are some of the things that bring people to my door.
Mystery problems, and illnesses that have not resolved with standard treatments are especially interesting to me. I love a challenge! Many problems that make no sense in Western medicine are well detailed in Chinese Medicine, and have a treatment strategy.
I love to help people improve in ways they had no idea were possible.
I specialize in finding solutions for longstanding problems. My strengths lie in diagnosis and treatment strategies that get you back into your life quickly. I listen closely to your concerns, and then devise a comprehensive treatment plan that uses your strengths to overcome problems.
Nobody wants to see the acupuncturist forever.
My job is to get you back to health and doing what you love to do, without creating a dependence on me. That means teaching you how to optimize your good health, whether through exercises, diet, meditation, or minimizing poor choices. The more you are proactive in your healing, the faster you heal and the better your future will become.
I like to see your progress, and love to hear from clients.
Seasonal update: Hot summer weather
This year has brought unusual rain late in the spring, and now we have some pretty hot weather that came on quickly. Our bodies are not yet accustomed to the heat, and many of us have air conditioning, which further complicates becoming used to heat outside. Be sure to drink plenty of water - but if you are feeling washed out in the afternoon, you may also need to have salt. In the old days (at least the ones when I was a kid) we used to take salt pills. I was surprised to find these are now hard to find, expensive and not very strong. So I buy the Emergen - C packets (easy to find in Thriftway, Bimart or Costco) and drink a pack of that in my water bottle on hot afternoons. It contains salt, glucose, electrolytes, and Vitamin C. It is a quick pick me up and simple to have on hand. Of course, if you are diabetic, you will have to read the label and decide if it will be good for your situation.
Breathing in the smoke...
The smoke causes more problems for people, especially those with asthma, allergies and weak lungs. Some people are still struggling with the aftermath of Co
Having a Hepa air filter in your bedroom gives some relief at night. Change your filters now for the smoke season and you will notice the difference!
There are specific acupuncture points that help with the lungs and also with the smoke caused burning eyes. We also have herbs that help. Apparently the ancient Chinese had similar problems with smoke....
About my herbs
I sell herbs in powder, pill and raw form. Most patients use the powders, as they can be adjusted to be very specific for your problem, and changed as your symptoms disappear. The powders are made in the USA from herbs sourced in Taiwan. With a few exceptions, my pills are also manufactured in the USA. Those herbs are sourced in China. Both manufacturing plants are in California, and the herbs imported have to pass the California Food and Drug branch inspections. In addition, both manufacturers have their own testing facilities, and both adhere to a stricter standard than either the FDA or the CA FDB.
problems to solve
Old Injuries
Your food is your first medicine
Chronic problems
The older we get, the more the injuries of our youth plague us. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are very successful in quickly relieving the persistent pains of old horse falls, rodeo injuries, accidents, and car crashes.
Chronic problems
Your food is your first medicine
Chronic problems
Chinese medicine offers an individualized treatment strategy for your particular problems and lifestyle. Many chronic issues can be altered with acupuncture, exercises and herbs so that you can return to doing the things you love.
Your food is your first medicine
Your food is your first medicine
Your food is your first medicine
No, I won't tell you to quit eating meat! But diet is an essential part of health. Your food is your first medicine. Fortunately we live in an area where we have access to good game and beef, and farm fresh vegetables.
Many conditions (eg. hot flashes!) are quite responsive to what you eat and when you eat it.
Women and Men
Anger and moods
Your food is your first medicine
Chinese medicine has a long history of herbal formulas to alleviate irregular, painful, short or heavy periods. Fertility (and overall health) is aided by having regular, well modulated periods. Generally this takes about 3 to 6 months, although you will feel a difference cycle by cycle.
For men, there are classic formulas for better performance, endurance, and fertility.
Anger and moods
Anger and moods
Anger and moods
It is expected that if someone is ill or in pain, they will not be in the best of moods, so any treatment for pain or chronic problems will include treatment to calm the mind and relieve anger and frustration.
However, I do find that longstanding clinical depression or schizophrenia work better with Western drugs.
Sore feet
Anger and moods
Anger and moods
I see a lot of people with foot pain! It is becoming a specialty. so many of us have walked, ridden, worked, and carried heavy loads that affect our feet, ankles and backs. Others have twisted or broken ankles that interfere with the proper foot mobility. A mix of acupuncture, and loosening of the ankle, calves and feet generally helps many problems.
About the Services
Acupuncture
Therapeutic Bodywork
Chinese Herbs
Acupuncture involves inserting very fine needles into specific points on the body to move the qi. The needles are moved by hand to provide a mechanical stimulation or attached to an electrical stimulation machine to give a slight electrical pulse. Needle insertion often feels like a faint pin prick, and most people do not find it objectionable. After insertion there is usually a feeling of deep relaxation or clearing in the body. Many people fall asleep during treatments.
I have been trained in both Japanese and Chinese needle techniques. If you have a preference, let me know.
I use disposable, single use needles of varying gauges.
Chinese Herbs
Therapeutic Bodywork
Chinese Herbs
Herbs and diet are an integral part of Chinese Medicine. Your first medicine is the food you eat; we discuss this at length, as many American problems are due to poor dietary choices. Chinese herbal tradition spans more than 2000 years of written texts, and there are many classic formulas for common problems.
Traditionally your practitioner would adjust the classic formula to reflect your constitution and specific symptoms. One of the beauties of Chinese Medicine is its attention to detail. Formulas are customized to fit your symptoms and are adjusted as your symptoms change and disappear.
Therapeutic Bodywork
Therapeutic Bodywork
Therapeutic Bodywork
The combination of acupuncture and bodywork is especially effective in rebalancing muscles and nerve impulses. Synergistic effects means that you need fewer appointments and get more out of each session.
I have been practicing bodywork and massage for over 40 years, professionally since 1992. I have developed special techniques of my own for relieving pain, calming the nerves and letting go of stress, so your body can heal and your mind can relax. My hands know what they are doing and the sore places unwind. I use a mix of deep tissue, swedish, sacral cranial and myofascial release techniques as needed.
Chi Gong
Moxibustion and Cupping
Therapeutic Bodywork
Chi Gong (also spelled Qi gong) is a traditional Chinese system of breath and movement exercises that promote health and awareness. Chi Gong styles vary, from exercises for martial arts and academics to medical and spiritual forms. I was taught Medical Chi Gong by Master Yue Shi in the 90s, and have been teaching and practicing it ever since. I will be teaching a class in Prineville in September of 2024. The sessions are 6 weeks each so that there is a complete set learned each time, and so that new students can easily be integrated into the class. Call or text if you want to come.
Moxibustion and Cupping
Moxibustion and Cupping
Moxibustion and Cupping
Moxibustion, Cupping, and Gua Sha are all forms of Chinese medicine, used for various conditions. Moxa ( a heat treatment) is commonly used for arthritis, and is especially useful for the hands and feet. I use cupping to relieve sore muscles, help with colds and flus, and also for specialty facial acupuncture sessions. Gua Sha is a great choice for athletes and others who have strongly bound fascia.
There are many techniques beyond these. I have been studying healing techniques since I was 14. It is my passion.
Exercises and practices
Moxibustion and Cupping
Moxibustion and Cupping
There are many Chinese exercises to help mobilize joints, stretch muscles, and speed healing after injuries or surgeries. I have found the often slow and precise movements to be very effective in restoring proper function to the body. Because Chinese medicine focuses on the relationships in the different parts of the body, the exercises are effective in more than one area of the body and bring about better balance and coordination than simply focusing on one area at a time.