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Lorna Lee is an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. Lorna is nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese herbs by NCCAOM.  In her years as a general practitioner of oriental medicine since 1992, she has utilized a wide range of approaches to help her patients.  Approaches include NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique) for allergies.

Susan Guerino is a Licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist.  She is a graduate of the TAI-SOPHIA Institute and has been in private practice since 2001.  She has recently joined the staff at The Massage Center and is currently accepting new patients.  Susan sees patients for various conditions as well as prevention and wellness.  She also specializes in infertility, Five Element acupuncture, Chinese dietary therapy, and is certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a healing art that originated in China over 2000 years ago.  It is based on the principle that we are animated by a vital force called Qi (pronounced chee).  Qi is generated by the internal organs and circulates in distinct pathways to the surface of the body, where it can be accessed at acupuncture points.  When your Qi becomes weak or the flow is blocked, you may experience illness, pain, or emotional distress.  Acupuncture balances the flow of Qi to restore health on physical and emotional levels.  With this holistic approach your emotional functioning is seen as being connected with your physical functioning.

In Western medical terms, the manipulation of acupuncture points produces the release of chemical cascade within the peripheral and central nervous systems.  The chemicals, known as neurotransmitters and endorphins, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, boost the immune system, and produce a sense of well-being.

What are Chinese Herbs?

Chinese herbs are often used along with acupuncture to help internal conditions.  With thousands of years of written history to draw from, they are a powerful modality which requires extensive training to use correctly.  There are herbal formulas for pain and acute conditions like colds and flus, and there are tonic herbs to strengthen the constitution which have no equal in western medicine.

What are Treatments Like?

Your acupuncturist uses sterile, single-use needles that are as thin as human hair.  This means that you will usually feel only a slight pinch (or nothing at all) from the needles.  You may feel a tingling or aching as the Qi balances.  Needles are left in place for 10-30 minutes.  Many people relax deeply or fall aslep during treatments.

Since each person is unique, your acupuncture treatment will also be uniquie and may vary as your symptoms change.  Usually one to two visits a week are recommended for at least 8-12 treatments.  Acute conditions may respond more rapidly, while chronic problems may take longer to resolve.  Some people experience dramatic results after the very first session.

Is it Safe?

Acupuncture is very safe when performed by a qualified practitioner.  The current standards of education are 3 years of graduate level study at an accredited acupuncture school, followed by testing for competence (board accreditation) by the National Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

What Does it Help?

Acupuncture is particularly helpful in the management of chronic pain and illness.  As a safe and effective therapy it has been publicly acknowledged by the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization.  Many people have used it for a wide range of problems such as:

Pain:

back and neck pain, headache, TMJ, arthritis, sciatica, tendonitis, knee & shoulder pain.

Internal:

sinus problems, allergies, asthma, weak immune system, digestive problems, food allergies, chronic hepatitis, smoking cessation, PMS, women's health and infertility.

Emotional:

stress & fatigue, depression, insomnia & anxiety.

Rates:

Initial One-hour Consultation/Treatment: $100

Subsequent Treatments:  $70

The Massage Center Gift Certificates cannot be redeemed for Lorna's or Susan's services.

Before you schedule your first visit your acupuncturist will need to speak with you to explain how it works and to determine if acupuncture is able to help your condition. Please call the Massage Center at (302) 761-9095 to schedule. If you are directed to our voice mail, please leave your name and number and indicate you are seeking a "first time" appointment with Lorna Lee or Susan Guerino.

Lorna schedules appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Susan is available on Wednesday and Saturday.

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