Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions:

Most people have some questions regarding acupuncture if they have never used it as a health treatment or fertility enhancement before. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our new comers. Please contact us today with any questions you may have!

How does acupuncture work?  

In its most basic explanation the acupuncture points regulate different aspects of one’s body and health.  If more energy is needed in digestion there is a point that strengthens digestive energy, while if a person is running too hot there is a point that encourages the body to vent the excess heat.  Not only does acupuncture work on a physiological level but emotional issues can also be addressed. 

Can you treat more than one issue in a session?

Yes, more than one issue can be addressed in a session and often in Chinese medicine symptoms are related. Chinese medicine seeks to find the root cause of one’s health problems and once the root imbalance is corrected other  issues follow suite.  For example a bad diet can harm the digestive energy, in Chinese medicine this can result in  excess mucus, constipation, foggy thinking, fatigue and slow metabolism among other symptoms, so when strengthening the digestive energy other symptoms will improve.  

How many treatments until I see a result?

Each person responds to acupuncture differently.  I can usually get a better idea of how quickly your body responds to acupuncture after your first visit.  From there we can form a treatment plan.  Acute disorders tend to respond faster than chronic disorders. Often I tell people three to five visits depending on the issue, which allows their body time to process the healthier pattern.  Although, in some cases such as fertility (which is more complex) it depends on medical history and hormonal function or dysfunction as to the time needed to rebalance the body. 

How many sessions are suggested for fertility / IVF / IUI treatments? 

Everyone comes to acupuncture in a different level of health.  Some are using fertility treatments with IVF or IUI, some need help building up their uterine lining, some seek treatment for improving retrieval numbers and some are interested in getting their body to ovulate in a predictable cycle.   In consideration of all the different issues the treatment varies with each individual.  In cases of fertility where there is no other concurrent issues and ovulation and cycles are clockwork I usually recommend 2-3 months of treatment every week except the week of your period.  In regards to those doing medicated cycles,  IVF or IUI depending on what part of the program you are in and other concerns your fertility doctor has, will determine your treatment schedule.

Why should I follow your food/dietary suggestions?

There is a quote from Hippocrates that states,”Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”  This quote rings true in Eastern food therapy as well.  Food is the first form of medicine.  What we eat can heal our body, likewise when we eat badly we can harm our body.  Eastern food therapy does not work on the premise of calorie restrictive diets or specific vitamins, rather it bases its theories on the nature of the food, preparation methods and lifestyle suggestions for efficient digestion.  For example of a food’s "nature" watermelon has a cool nature, it is cold even hours after removed from the refrigerator, nature presents this fruit at the height of the summer heat, and it is refreshing to the palate.  Watermelon in Chinese medicine can be used to treat hot flashes because it is cooling.  Many foods have been categorized in such a way and depending on where your imbalances lie food may be the most simple solution to some of your health issues.  Also eating the correct foods can perpetuate good health and prevent diseases.

Acupuncture Benefits IUI

When using intrauterine insemination or IUI acupuncture can be beneficial and several ways. Acupuncture helps to encourage the healthy production of eggs or ovum, it reduces stress, relaxes the internal organs for optimum function, increases circulation in the ovaries and uterus to provide nourishment to the ovaries and uterus, and it also it encourages implantation. Male fertility is dictated by quantity, quality, morphology and mobility can be addressed with acupuncture, herbals and Chinese medicine. Often male fertility Improves with acupuncture because sperm are generated every 72 days-and improvement in the overall efficiency in production and promotion of sperm quality can be accomplished within that time frame for the IUI. In regards to women's fertility and IUI acupuncture can thicken the uterine lining, mitigate side effects of hormons, as well as encourage relaxation. All these factors increase the sucess of implantation.

IUI success can be improved with acupuncture.

Facial Rejuvenation with L.I.F.T. Acupuncture

L.I.F.T. Facial Rejuvenation or Acupuncture Facelift point

Remee Gemo created the L.I.F.T. technique as a protocol for facial rejuvenation Her facial L.I.F.T. protocol is effective in improving signs of aging such as sagging, wrinkles, redness, thinning of skin, dark circles and more. This type of service has become more known as acupuncture face lift, a version of which having been featured in numerous magazines, popular talk shows and used by Hollywood actresses.

The L.I.F.T. protocol focuses not only on the face but rejuvenating one from a wholistic perspective. As well as acupuncture points on the face, points for healing and balancing the body are used. In Chinese medicine natural beauty is a sign of good health and strong “Qi” or life force energy. In order to achieve this acupuncture points for the body treatment are chosen according to what imbalances or weaknesses your body or organs may suffer from. One the body is balance it helps the face present a more youthful glow, improves complexion, discourages sagging and brings a brightness to the eyes.

One of the main differentiating factors with the L.I.F.T. rejuvenation technique is you are also given a brief Chinese face reading to determine what emotions or types of stress situations are causing the lines on your face. Some lines on the face are caused by certain emotions for example the “11” lines between the eyes are caused by annoyance. Once this is known you can further encourage the anti-aging of the face by relaxing your brow in annoying situations or remedying the factors that cause annoyance in your life.

Additionally, you are given food suggestions to help to balance the body, encourage more efficient healing of the skin and to discourage the aging processes. Food is considered a powerful medicine as well as a powerful poison so it is logical to fine tune our food choices to take those foods that are more healing than toxic. Depending on the areas of your face that are of concern there are foods that help those facial issues. For example one type of food is great for clearing a red complexion while another benefits firming of the skin. These food suggestions will be formulated after your evaluation.

If you are looking for a natural way to enhance beauty, rejuvenate your skin and heal your body consider L.I.F.T. facial rejuvenation. Text or email to set up an appointment.

Pregnancy During COVID - Reducing Stress

Stress and anxiety are common enough without a pandemic going on, but if you are pregnant during the pandemic stress and anxiety are a given, not to mention the concurrent pregnancy symptoms. There are so many unknowns, risks, worry-filled sleepless nights and few answers. One of the answers to your stress and anxiety is acupuncture.

Acupuncture is an effective and very safe method of reducing stress and anxiety during pregnancy. In Eastern Medicine stress is seen as stuck energy. This makes a situation where less Yin ( blood, hormones, fluids) and energy are flowing through the body. The constrictive nature of stress causes organ systems to be sluggish, resulting in fatigue and on occasion pain. In chronic cases this can create a depressed immune system. Anxiety is seen as excessive energy that is flaring upwards causing vivid dreams, agitation, irritability, racing thoughts, dizziness and sometimes vomiting and palpitations. The excessive stress and anxiety can be detrimental to the pregnancy and your optimum experience of such a special and sacred time of your life.

As well as reducing stress and anxiety acupuncture is beneficial to pregnancy. Acupuncture helps maintain the pregnancy discouraging miscarriage, acupuncture encourages adequate blood flow, reduces pregnancy symptoms like fatigue, nausea and back pain.

If you are not too enthusiastic about acupuncture needles we can also offer Reiki, Crystal therapy, an Eastern nutritional consult (via Zoom), Chinese Face Reading (via Zoom), an acupressure lesson over Zoom or remote Energy Healing all very safe modalities.

Come in for relaxation, for calm and for your baby.

Our offices adhere to Covid regulations for your and our employees safety. Masks are required of all patients and employees. See our website for the list of other precautions we are taking.

PHONE  OR  TEXT  US AT   (804) 501-8060

Acupressure Point for Lung Health

This video shows the location of a very important acupressure point for persistent cough, sore throat, lung health, immune system, migraine, headache, stiff neck and digestive disorders. For a personalized acupressure protocol you can do from the comfort of home contact me for up virtual acupressure consult or online acupressure classes.

Foods that Benefit the Lung Energy

In Chinese Medicine the Lungs control your immune system, skin and are related to the emotion of greif.

Food Beneficial to the Lung Energy

In Chinese medicine the Lungs are in charge of your immune system, respiration, creation of energy from breath, skin and the emotion of grief. To strengthen your Lung Energy add the following foods to your diet

Do not consume the following foods if you are allergic to them.

Add to diet:

sweet rice

oats (gluten free)

carrot

mustard greens

sweet potatoes

yams

potatoes

fresh ginger

garlic

molasses

rice syrup

herring

licorice root

Avoid: mucus-forming foods such as citrus fruits, salt, milk and dairy

Lifestyle: Foods should be primarily cooked

Winter is coming...stay warm!

Living with the seasons is an important part of a healthy lifestyle in Chinese Medicine. At this time of year my patients get a few extra acupuncture points to boost their immune system, some healthy food recommendations to fight the chill in the air and are introduced to our cool weather line of teas.

A lesser know but extremely effective “ancient Chinese secret” to avoid getting sick in the colder weather is to keep the head and neck covered. Once upon a time even in this country and in Europe hats and scarves were more than a fashion statement, they were a means of keeping healthy. Not so long ago they worried about “catching your death of cold”.

The head and neck are the location of acupuncture points that are entry points of illness into the body. Particularly illnesses that crop up with cold and windy weather. The Chinese have know for thousands of years the correlation to cold exposure and higher rate of cold weather illnesses.

Only recently has modern science recognized the effects of cold temperatures on the immune system. In a study published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences USA (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4311828/) showed the differing rates of viral replication at hot and cold temperatures.

In Chinese Medicine chills are a sign of an “invading pathogen”'. Therefore, I tell my patients often if you are getting chills you are too cold, cover up or find a warmer place to be. At the point of chills and fever there is already a “battle” of your protective energy and an “invading pathogen” or illness starting.

Keeping your head and neck warm at all times in the winter is an easy way to maintain your immune system. Our immune systems are subject to the daily stresses, fatigue and at times less than healthy food we deal with on a daily basis, keeping warm and wearing adequate winter gear is a simple and easy way to take care of ourselves in the colder seasons.

Empress Acupuncture Wins Style Weekly Best of Richmond

Thank you for voting for EMPRESS acupuncture! 

Empress Acupuncture made second place in the Best Alternative Health Services category in 2019.

So happy to be serving Richmond!

Come by to find out how we can help you today!

Check out all we offer:

- Fertility Acupunture 

- LIFT Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

- Detoxification/Abdominal Acupuncture

- Chinese Herbal or Dietary Consultation

- Chinese Facial Analysis

- Energy Medicine Session

And more!

Chinese Face Reading for Couples and Singles

Chinese Face Reading for Couples and Singles

For our February newsletter I decided to highlight Chinese face reading for couples in a relationship as well as singles looking for a relationship.  During the Chinese dynasties one of the primary functions of Chinese face reading was matchmaking.  This not only meant romantic matches but included all interpersonal relations such as those within a work group, siblings, parent/child, or friends and business associates.  The ancient art of Chinese face reading reveals personality traits one may have, type of work ethic one has, it can determine communication styles as well as identify where personalities match or clash.  

Readings I have done for couples in the past have been well received.  It is a unique activity to do together plus it allows greater understanding between partners.  Areas commonly addressed are lifestyle, how to better communicate and education about the of five elemental personalities to gain perspective on how they react to each other.  

One couple that came in for a face reading gained greater insight into a longstanding household argument.  He felt that she always nagged him about putting his clothes away and she felt that he shouldn’t be treating her like his mother, left to clean up after him.  When analyzing their faces it was revealed that she was a metal type and he was a earth type.  So as a metal type she needs open organized space and tidiness to be happy and clearheaded; whereas, as an earth type he is more comfortable in “lived-in” informal surroundings and his focus is on loving warm interactions rather than environmental details. He never realized that a tidy living space was essential to her comfort and he was particularly sensitive to her nagging as an attempt to control or express disapproval when in fact she merely needed a clean room in order to relax.  They left happy in this discovery and it became less of an issue once they realized the natures of their personalities.  

This is definitely not couple’s counseling or a replacement for professional marital help but I have had couples state that the face reading session was much more productive, enlightening and helpful than years of marriage counseling because they finally felt like they understood each other. 

For those in the lonely hearts club this Valentine’s Day Chinese face reading can also be used to find a romantic match. If you not yet in a relationship but are interested in finding out more information about a potential match just bring in a photo.  Or if you do not have anyone specific in mind, face reading can also be used to determine the best facial features to look for in a mate to match your personality

We offer gift certificates  for single, couple or group readings (lonely hearts clubs welcome).  Call 804-501-8060 today for more information or click here to purchase a gift certificate online.

Contact us today for a Chinese Face Reading!

How Fertility Acupuncture Helps Women & Men

How Fertility Acupuncture Helps Women & Men

Acupuncture helps fertility in Women by:

1. Regulates cycles

2. Increases chances of implantation

3. Increases blood flow and circulation to the uterus in order to nourish uterine lining 

4. Relaxes muscles and tendons in the lower abdomen to allow tubes to remain more open 

5. Balances hormones required for fertility/pregnancy

6. Increases quality and quantity of eggs

7. Improves energy level

8. Alleviates stress and anxiety

9. Alleviates the symptoms of  PMS and pregnancy
   

Acupuncture helps fertility in Men by:

1. Alleviates the symptoms of PMS and pregnancy ;)

2. Alleviates stress and anxiety

3. Increases libido

4. Improves hormone function

5. Improves sperm quality, quantity, mobility and morphology

6. Improves energy level

Contact us today for a consult! We can help you with your natural fertility enhancement program.

Happy New Year from Empress Acupuncture

Happy New Year from Empress Acupuncture

“You are always one decision away from a totally different life.”

Decide to do acupuncture this year.  

Are you feeing run down, depressed, anxious?  Are chronic health conditions dragging down your enjoyment of life?  Do you want to get pregnant this year?  Would your life be easier if your hormones were more balanced?  Is your stress slowly killing you?

Acupuncture can help with all these issues as well as general wellbeing.  If you are interested in maintaining wellness acupuncture is a powerful preventative medicine to help maintain your wellness.  

Not sure acupuncture is for you?  We have complimentary consultations so just ask!  

Holiday

Don’t give your friends and loved ones more stuff-give them the unique gift of acupuncture or a Chinese Face Reading.  

Or let them choose their preferred service with a gift certificate in any denomination. 

We offer acupuncture, herbal and food therapy sessions, Chinese face readings, energy work and classes in all the above.

Mystery Illness are Not a Mystery when Treated with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Mystery illnesses or disorders of unknown etiology notorious for leaving one feeling confused, hopeless, helpless and depressed. Often those suffering from mystery illnesses undergo a barrage of tests, evaluations and seek out doctors in many different specialities in the hopes of finding a diagnosis.  The technical difficulties of diagnosis are many in allopathic medicine which tends to take a few symptoms and compares them to known diseases in order to form a diagnosis    There are a myriad of tests, which have results to interpret, as well as all the different factors and presentations of the endless number of diseases.  

Diagnosis is one of the strengths of Chinese medicine, without a correct and proper diagnosis there is no plan of action to help the body heal.  Correct diagnosis is also important to prevent further damage to the patient, improve mental emotional state and quick recovery by immediate treatment implementation.

In Chinese medicine, diagnostics are actually very logical, low tech and easy to understand which is beneficial to determining the cause of mystery illnesses. The ancient Chinese were astute observers.  It is by observation of the body, its signals and close analysis of symptoms that a Chinese practitioner comes to a diagnosis.  

In my practice I use face reading and five element theory to diagnose my patients presenting with disorders of unknown etiology or mystery illnesses.  The face is an incredibly accurate map of your health, barometer of the health of different organs, and a  the reliable readout of body  functions or dysfunctions.  Eventually a pattern of imbalance emerges with analysis of a patient’s face and tongue along with a thorough intake detailing all symptoms, emotions, lifestyle and medical history.  There is a finite number of patterns of illness in Chinese medicine along with a corresponding proven method of correcting those imbalances via acupuncture, herbs, food therapy and lifestyle changes.  It is within this paradigm that Chinese medicine excels in providing a Chinese diagnosis for that which is considered a mystery illness in allopathic medicine.  

Not only is Chinese medicine able to extrapolate a diagnosis but it is also able to determine the root cause of the disease.  Mystery illnesses can be remedied and at times resolved by determining  the root cause of one’s disease symptoms that are affecting the body.  For example, in a particular Chinese diagnostic pattern insomnia, reflux, rashes and headaches can all be part of the same pattern, therefore; implementing the solution to that pattern disharmony results in eventual improvement of all those aforementioned symptoms.

Additional advantages to Chinese diagnostic theory is its the ability to hone in on which organ system may be weak or malfunctioning in order to give allopathic medicine a more precise area to examine.  In the case of one of my patients who had abdominal bloating, skin discoloration, fatigue, fevers and a general sense of malaise Chinese diagnostics were able to determine that there was something dysfunctional in the upper right quadrant of his small intestine having to do with some type of toxicity.  When examined closer a polyp was found in that length of the intestine as well as an underlying severe allergy to three foods common in his daily diet.  The Chinese diagnosis led his doctor to do allergy testing and take a closer look at his intestines to come up with some solution to a problem that was previously categorized as a mystery illness.

So if you suffer from a disease of unknown etiology, feel less vibrant but don’t know why or have a mystery illness, Chinese Medicine may provide you with answers and treatments to benefit your health and get you on a road to healing.  Call us for a complimentary consultation to find out if acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help:

We can help you with:

Sleep disorders

Depression, anxiety

Irritability, irrational anger

Weepiness, greif

Menstural disorders

Headaches, migraines

Digestive disorders

Skin disorders

Fatigue 

Abdominal pain

Vivid dreaming

Reflux

Bells Palsy

And many other symptoms

Please contact us today, so we can lead you down a path to better health!

December 8th Holiday Market

December 8, 11-4pm

4100 Brook Rd Suite A

Richmond, 23227

Join us at our Bellevue office for our Holiday Market. Health is the greatest gift and we have gift certificates for it! Give your friends and family less "stuff" - give them unique experiences, relaxation and wellness.

Meet our practitioners and learn more about their therapies and myriad of health benefits. Pick up some gift certificates for face reading, acupuncture, food therapy sessions, herbal consults, personal yoga, Reiki and Qi Gong sessions. Meet our Energy Medicine Center practitioners, ask about 2019 classes, sessions and services. Remee Gemo, L.Ac. will be available to discuss Chinese Face reading and Acupuncture, Shirlea Pemberton of Forestree Farmacy will share herbal knowledge and provide tincture tastings, Joy Black will introduce you to the ancient art of Qi Gong and there will be Reiki practitioners onsite to discuss the benefits of energy work.

We will also have a huge display of crystals, herbal remedies, teas and crafts by local artisans. Remee's encaustic art will also be featured, take a sneak preview here - Remee

Hope to see you there! Friends and family are welcome!

Chinese Medicine Services in Richmond Virginia

Chinese Medicine Services from Empress Acupuncture in Richmond Virginia

Chinese Medicine is a combination of Chinese modalities that can help the detoxify the body, improve fertility, alleviate stress and addresses most major health imbalances across many systems.  

Chinese Medicine  uses acupuncture which is the gentle insertion of tiny needles into acupuncture points.  This chinese medicine method is one of the better known modalities.  It is very effective in treating physical ailments,  mental emotional disorders, infertility, hormones and digestion.

In Chinese Medicine we also employ Chinese herbals.   These are different from herbals sold in pharmacies or vitamin shops in that they are personalized to each patient’s unique set of symptoms and disease pattern.  They are combinations fo herbs that have been used for thousands of years, empirically tested formulas that improve organ and hormone function, benefit the digestion, immune system and hormonal system.  They are prescribed by your acupuncturist who is also a Chinese herbalist and as your health improves your combination of herbs is altered to get you to the next level of health.  

Eastern food therapy is a very healing and much needed branch of Chinese medicine.  In a time where the quality of food is in question and digestive and metabolic disorders run rampant guidance in time tested food therapy is life changing.  In Chinese Medicine food is seen as curative medicine when used properly, but used in excess or improperly  it is also the cause of many diseases and imbalances.  In Chinese medicine food therapy food is “prescribed” according to the individual’s specific array of symptoms and imbalances.  Each person is different and their energetic and physical health needs are different so your acupuncturist will design a protocol specific to you.  

Chinese face reading is a diagnostic method that sets Chinese medicine apart.  There are only a handful of practitioners of Chinese medicine that utilize this intricate method in the United States.  The face is a micro system of the entire body.  Each body system’s health or malfunction can be decerned from facial features, lines, blemishes, discolorations and complexion.  Face reading can also see where there may be stuck emotional energy, undiscovered talents and personality traits.

Chinese medicine is a fascinating, effective, natural method of healing that has existed for thousands of years.  If you would like to experience a treatment or have a specific need that may be remedied by Chinese medicine please contact us or make an appointment at the link below.

Tea for Fertility

EMPRESS’S ELIXiR 

Empress Elixir tea is a magnificent organic herbal tea blend that benefits, restores balance and supports women’s health. This tea can be taken hot or cold. Empress Elixir has a lovely flavor slightly sweet, fresh, and lightly herbaceous. It contains no caffeine so it can be used as a relaxing evening cup of tea. Each ingredient has a myriad of health benefits.

Shatvari

• antioxidant properties to combat free radical cell damage

• anti-inflammatory

• treats gastric problems and ulcers

• boosts the immune system

• relieves stress and anxiety

• helps with breast milk production

Fennel

• arrests indigestion

• alleviates anemia

• addresses flatulence, constipation and diarrhea

• regulates menstruation

• regulates blood pressure

Rose

• fights depression

• anti-inflammatory

• prevents infections

• benefits the skin

• helps digestion

• eases cramps and spasms

Green Rooibos

• antioxidant rich

• supports heart health

• helps balance blood sugar

• bone health

• improves digestion

• improves sleep

Lavender

• alleviates anxiety

• tames insomnia

• lifts depression

• addresses nausea and vomiting

• treats bloating and upset stomach

• benefits itchy, inflamed skin

Chrysanthemum

• alleviates chest pain

• improves blood pressure

• supports the immune system

• calming

• benefits respiratory system

Hibiscus

• aids in weight loss

• benefits blood pressure

• regulates blood cholesterol

• boosts liver health

• fights bacteria

• supports the immune system

Empress Elixir herbal tea is a powerful wellness combination that should be a staple in your diet. To brew a cup of Empress Elixir Tea Pour 8-12 oz of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of tea.  Steep for 3-4 minutes or to desired strength.  Our Tea Therapy teas are high quality, organic and flavorful. A teaspoon of Empress Elixir can be resteeped up to 4 times depending on desired flavor- so don’t toss out your herbal tea re-use it or store in in the fridge to re-steep the next day.

The Five Aspects of the R.E.M.I. system of Healing

Decades of healing work and clinical observation has allowed me to create system of therapy with a strong base in the energetic theory, five elemental philosophy with exceptional if not amazing clinical results.  Remee Energy Medicine and Intuition system of therapies (R.E.M.I. system) is unique a 5 branched system of healing.  The five branches consist of energy work, nature based remedies, acupuncture meridian therapy, intuitive diagnostics, and face reading.

The energy work branch is a mixture of Reiki, Chinese yin yang theory, and chakra therapy.  Energy can be influenced by the physical, mental or spiritual aspects of our being.  Often I find at he core of disease emotions are the basis of many physical ailments.

The nature based remedies include plant or herbal therapies, medicinal tea, aromatherapy and meditation.  These are modalities that help by supporting the physical body systems and boosting available energy for healing.

The acupuncture meridian therapy branch relates to use of acupressure, esoteric acupuncture and  acupoint stimulation methods.  This ancient system has a myriad of applications, I like to teach my patients how to utilize points that can best serve the maintenance of their emotional and physical well-being. 

The intuitive diagnostic branch is utilized to diagnose the energetic imbalances, evaluate auric disturbances, identify areas of disease or blockage and determine best treatment methods to apply.  Medical Intuition, auric scanning, and Chakra balancing are a few of the methods used.

The last branch consists of facial reading which can diagnose imbalance, show energetic flow or blockage, identify important life patterns and discover a person's life path and where adherence or avoidance of that path has caused disharmony.

These methods are highly effective, gentle and life changing.  
Everyone can benefit from this therapy but it is most often used for those that are seeking the next level of well-being that expands into the the spiritual and emotional realms. It is gentle enough to be applied to children, those that are acupuncture needle-averse, those that are severely ill,  as well as those suffering from illnesses of unknown etiology aka "mystery illnesses", and is particularly useful in emotional or energy based disorders.    

R.E.M.I. energy work sessions are very relaxing, grounding and balancing.  Depending on the type of imbalance a person is seeking to remedy one may need multiple visits.  Visits are typically 1 hour long.  Contact us via phone, email or text to set up your treatment.  

To learn more about becoming a R.E.M.I. system practitioner please contact us below at our sister site Energy Medicine Center. Or check for upcoming R.E.M.I. classes on our calendar (private classes can also be requested).

Remee Gemo Specializes in Acupuncture for Infertility in Richmond, Va

Today we sat down with Remee Gemo of Empress Acupuncture in Richmond, Virginia, to ask her some questions about what services she provides and why she specializes in fertility acupuncture.

>What drew you you to working with women’s health?

I love a challenge  and women’s health was a natural fit for my skill set as it is the most complicated arena of Chinese Medicine specialty with a strong basis in science.  I have degrees and training in the Sciences, Biology and Psychology which transfer well into understanding the details of women’s hormonal fluctuations, bloodwork values, physiological processes and emotional needs.  I also saw a need in the area for a women’s healing center that offered acupuncture for women from a woman. 

>What types of issues do you treat?

I treat any type of women’s health disorders including hormone, fertility, menstrual, menopausal and emotional problems.  I do acupuncture for pregnancy maintenance, post partum healing and overall maintaining balanced health.  Additionally, I enjoy the detail work and fine needling skills needed to do Acupuncture Facelifts and treat Bells Palsy.

“Acupuncture is not just a therapy it is path to live your best life in happiness, vitality and balance.”

— Remee Gemo

>What are your favorite successes?

I love seeing people’s faces change as treatments progress.  I am also trained as a Chinese facial diagnostician and the changes that I see in someone’s face with acupuncture still amaze me. Over time I see their faces have fewer and fewer signs of imbalance in the face, less depression more shine in the eyes and more “Qi” or life force showing that they are becoming balanced and are healing.  Also I love getting Christmas cards every year with pictures of all the "acupuncture-babies" that were helped by acupuncture.

What would your advice be to a prospective patient?

Be open to believing in your body’s powerful healing ability.    The acupuncture enhances, encourages and gives a boost to your body’s natural healing mechanism.  Also take responsibility for the excess stress and bad food choices that may have made it easier for disease to take a hold.  Part of maintaining health is reading your body’s distress signals and taking action to change what causes imbalance and disease.

If you are interested in a consult with Remee please contact us today.

Style Weekly’s “Best Of Richmond” - Empress Acupuncture Wins one of Richmond’s Best Alternative Health Centers

Thank you for voting Empress Acupuncture and Healing Arts one of Richmond’s Best Alternative Health Centers!

Check us out in May’s Style Weekly’s “Best Of Richmond” edition!  

It’s been a pleasure serving Richmond, Midlothian and the surrounding areas in your women’s healthcare and fertility needs and I look forward to continuing the high standard of care and individualized attention for which Empress Acupuncture is known.   

I am grateful for all the time, support and consideration in referring your loved ones, friends and voting for Empress Acupuncture and Healing Arts as your favorite healing center.

Thank you!


Remee  Gemo, LAc, MSAOM
EmpressAcupuncture.com
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How Chinese medicine can help fertility in women

How Chinese Medicine Can Help Fertility in Women

Chinese medicine can help fertility in women in a number of ways.  Chinese medicine also known as Oriental Medicine improves fertility using several therapies.  Chinese medicine consists of not just acupuncture but also encompasses Chinese herbal formulations, Tuina, Qigong, and Eastern dietary therapy.

Lets take a look at some of the ways can help fertility:

- Chinese medicine can help fertility in women via acupuncture by manipulating the functions of the body by using acupuncture meridians gently stimulated in areas correlating to hormone balance, reproductive vigor, metabolic functions and organ systems.

- With Chinese herbal formulations you are supplementing the body with beneficial micronutrients and macronutrients that improve the body on a material level in a way that is safe, side effect free and lasting.

- Using Tuina: Tuina is a Chinese style of bodywork that when applied to the abdomen or meridians related to reproduction can improve overall function of the reproductive organs, relax the tubules and ligaments of the lower abdomen and improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries.

- Chinese medicine can help fertility with Qigong by body movements that generate healing energy (Qi) encouraging the qi to flow freely, improve circulation and decrease stress.

- With Eastern dietary therapy you are building the body with healing foods, eradicating deleterious foods and mitigating health imbalances with food as medicine.

Find out what combination of Chinese Medicine modalities are appropriate for your individual case scheduling your complimentary 15 minute consult.  Contact us today!

Acupuncture treatments for infertility

ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS FOR INFERTILITY

When you come to Empress Acupuncture for an infertility acupuncture session we begin with a detailed history.  We will not only go over your reproductive health but your general health as well.  One of the strengths of Chinese medicine and acupuncture is that it is a holistic medicine that takes into account the how different systems interplay, what other aspects may be influencing your infertility and ways that your body can more efficiently come into a state of wellbeing.  Acupuncture and Oriental medicine seek to address the root of the problem instead of addressing just the symptoms of a deeper imbalance.  In this method of treating the root cause of your infertility you gain greater and more lasting improvement in your health.  

Once we have established your Chinese diagnosis via the interview and medical history I do a Chinese facial analysis, look at your tongue and occasionally a Chinese pulse diagnosis.  Most acupuncturists will check tongue and pulse but I find that face reading is so accurate (to the degree that I can tell what quadrant of the uterus an embryo has implanted in) I tend to lean heavily on that diagnostic method.  Being a master face reader sets my practice apart from others in that it is a quick, efficient and exact diagnostic method.  Not all acupuncturists are trained in Chinese Facial Diagnosis as it requires an additional three years of study and apprenticeship to master and having earned the title of Master Chinese Physiognomist (face reader) I have found it an invaluable tool to help others with their healing.  

The next step in your session is talking about eastern nutritional therapy, and any applicable herbal formulations if desired.  I tend to use food as the first form of medicine and if merited I encourage herbals to expedite improvement.  Eastern food therapy is very different than typical “diet” advice as Chinese therapeutic food therapy depends on the energetic quality of food. For example for certain patients hot flashes can be improved by adding cooling foods like peppermint or cucumber to the diet, this is one way of treating in a Yin /Yang way of balancing, “if it is hot; cool it.”  

Afterwards we begin the acupuncture session in a relaxing, dimly lit room.  For more details on the acupuncture session check out this blog.