Why acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a safe, painless, and effective healthcare system to restore, prevent and maintain balance in the entire organism and to get well from all sorts of symptoms.
The use of fine, sterile, disposable needles is placed in acupuncture points to reorganize the Vital energy flow AKA “Qi” to balance the channels, harmonize the organ system and unblock energy stagnation and blood stasis.
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Benefits of Acupuncture
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Strengthen immunity
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Resolve pain
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Regulate hormones
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Promote blood circulation
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Reduce water retention
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Relaxation of the “chatty” mind
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Harmonize emotional body
Is an acupuncture treatment painful?
Generally, there is no pain at all. However, there is a sensation of heaviness and numbness in the region surrounding the needle which often calms down within a few seconds. In some instances, there is manipulation to increase the benefit of the treatment.
How many treatments does it take to get well?
It depends on the specific case as well as the individual. Overall, for mild cases, 2-3 treatments are necessary to feel improvements. For more severe or chronic cases, it is recommended a course of 6 treatments to feel some sort of relief to see. Follow-up examination will be determined if more treatments are needed. Often, most patients claim benefits from the first few sessions.
About Monika
Monika Uriarte Arri, MSTOM,Dipl.Ac.,DOM., is an acupuncturist and herbalist certified by the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM) and registered by the National College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in the USA. Current member of FSOMA (Florida State Oriental Medical Association).
Specialized in gynecology and fertility under Dr. Johanna C. Yen, (gynecologist, acupuncturist, and president of Atom) Monika has had the great satisfaction of sharing the dream of many couples come true using Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Monika shared (Jun 2016- Nov 2018) two private offices in partnership with Dr.Richard Blitstein, (associated professor at the Pacific College in New York and founding member for Mindful Medicine Worldwide- MMw) in the treatment of fertility with acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine. As well as acupuncture for IVF, Acupuncture for Egg Freezing, getting pregnant naturally as well as common problems such as, recurrent miscarriages, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Fibroids, Blocked Fallopian Tubes.
As an Acupuncturist, she is committed to effectively and safely integrating Chinese Medicine by treating the patient as a whole being.
Since 2015 she has incorporated German Auricular Medicine with laser, in the treatment of chronic neuromuscular pain and sports injuries when working with dancers from the renowned classical dance company, Miami City Ballet.
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Working with Genova Diagnostics Advanced Clinical Laboratory Solutions. This team to be the best provider of comprehensive and innovative clinical laboratory services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex chronic diseases. Over one year ago joined the team at Clinic Libessart.
Education and Certifications
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
An urge to deepen my knowledge in the field of holistic healthcare transported me to initiate a four year program in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I Graduated with a Master degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor degree in Health Science in 2012.
Other Modalities that I studied within the field of Oriental Medicine are:
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NSEV Healing (Non-Somatic Extraordinary Vessels), developed by Daniel A. Nevel
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German Auricular Acupuncture by the Canadian Institute of Auricular Medicine
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Mei ZenTM Cosmetic acupuncture system
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Certified Bach Flowers® Coach
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Pilates®, Gyrotonic®, Gyrokinesis®, and Sivananda® Yoga
Trained in Pilates Method Pilates International Ltd and Pilates Based Body Awareness and Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Studies in London, UK. Since 1999, I have taught the GYROTONIC® Method as well as the GYROKINESIS® Method, Pilates and Hatha Yoga, extensively in Europe and the USA.
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Dance and Performing Arts
Born in the Basque Country (Northern Spain) in 1971, I moved to Great Britain in 1989 and lived in London for 17 years where I gained a Bachelors Degree in Dance and Performing Arts from Middlesex University. I have performed extensively in London for 6 years, until a car accident that held my profession for almost two years, while receiving intensive physical therapy.