ACUPUNCTURE

Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back more than 5,000 years. It is one of the largest practices of medicine in the world. The ancient Chinese believed that there is a universal life energy called Chi or Qi present in every living creature.

The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy (meridians) run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. Any obstruction of energy (Qi) flow results in pain and/or disease. The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body’s internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians.

The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. They will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones, reduce inflammation or nourish the immune system which influences the body’s own internal regulating system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities, and in promoting emotional well-being.



Heather Reagan, L.Ac  M.A.O.M, recently relocated from Los Angeles, California, in order to spread her knowledge and power of traditional Chinese medicine.  Heather is passionate about healing the mind, body and spirit holistically through various modalities of Chinese Medicine.  

“I have been interested in complimentary alternative medicine my entire life,” Heather declares.  “I sought out Chinese medicine for the first time 13 years ago for chronic respiratory infections and found the strength of Chinese herbs over powered all of the western pharmaceuticals I had been treated with in the past.”  Her Chinese medical doctor also linked her respiratory infections to an emotional event that was occurring at that time.   He treated the emotional state by treating her mind which then led to the healing of the internal pathology.  At that moment it became clear that her passion in life was to heal people as a whole, mind, body, and spirit.

Graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University Fullerton, Heather then proceeded to finish massage therapy school and opened a successful practice in Newport Beach, California.  During that period, Heather began graduate school at Southern California University of Health Science (SCUHS).  SCUHS is one of the highest ranking Chinese Medical Schools in the country with a rigorous 3-yr full time program and it stands the highest ranked school in that field in California, being ACAOM and WASC accredited.   Heather graduated Valedictorian of her class and also received the highest of honors, the prestigious Chinese Herbology award, Shen Nong, which is given to one student each year.  

Heather interned in Taipei, Taiwan studying under 20th generation Chinese internal medicine doctors.  She then completed a 3-year internship program at the University Health Center in Los Angeles interning under some of the top doctors in the world.  

Heather specializes in women’s health and internal medicine.  Her patients are treated for a variety of conditions with the several modalities in traditional Chinese medicine.

Credentials

Licensed Acupuncturist, State of Tennessee

Licensed Chinese Herbalist, State of Tennessee

National Certification and Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)

National Certification and Diplomate in Western Medicine (NCCAOM)

Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Southern California University of Health Science

Bachelor of Science Degree- Kinesiology, California State University Fullerton

Licensed Massage Therapist, State of California



Call Heather at 615-310-0012 for any questions regarding acupuncture and to schedule.
Conditions Treated

 Allergies
 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
 Cosmetic Acupuncture
 Fibromyalgia
 Gastrointestinal Disorders
 Headaches/Migraines
 Hypertension
 Immune Disorders
 Infertility
 Insomnia
 Internal Medicine
 Menstrual Disorders
 Menopause
 Migraines
 Musculoskeletal Disorders
 Neurological Disorders
 Nutrition
 Obstetrics & Gynecology
 Oncology Support
 Orthopedics
 Osteoporosis
 Pain Management
 Psychological/Emotional Disorder
 Rheumatology
 Sexual Dysfunction
 Skin Disorders
 Sports Medicine
 Stress/Anxiety
 Urinary Tract Disorders
 Women’s Health

Modalities Offered

Acupuncture
Chinese Herbs
Moxibustion
Cupping
Tuina
Estem
Lifestyle & Nutritional Counseling
Pricing

Initial Consultation & Treatment
90 minute - $95


Follow-Up Appointments
1 hour - $75


Herbal Prescription
at additional cost


Cash, check,
 MC or Visa accepted


Appointments canceled within 24 hours of scheduled time are subject to payment in full.