Procedures & Expertise
An acupuncture treatment can last from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the condition of the patient being treated. The number of treatments is dependent on the severity of the problem and an individual's response. Acupuncture has been researched as effective for:
Remember - many drugs originate from plants. Herbs can have a significant effect on the body. A trained Naturopathic physician is familiar with the pharmacology of nutrient and herb interactions, herbal and drug interactions, and the potential toxicity of herbs alone or herbs in combination with other medications. Consultation with Dr. Giard ensures you are using the healing power of botanicals to enhance, rather than negatively affect your health.
Assessment and evaluation of medication(s) to determine current health needs, compliance and recommendations.
In addition to Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp’s services for routine panels such as thyroid, cholesterol, cardiovascular, Dr. Giard rely on a number of specialty labs to help structure individual treatment plans. Specialty labs may be used to identify food allergy/sensitivity, cortisol levels, imbalances in nutrition and amino acids for proper neurotransmitter function, hormonal panels for andropause in males, menstruating and menopausal females and adrenal function. Some labs rely on serum while others are simple salivary collections. Labs used:
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Homeopathy is a medical system more than 200 years old, which uses highly diluted substances that act to enhance the body's innate healing response. Homeopathy is based on the "Law of Similars." It follows observations in nature and is different from the notion of opposing or killing invading illness. The theory of curing by similars dates back to 5 BC to Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. It was familiar to Paracelsus, the renowned 16th century Swiss physician, and formalized by Samuel Hahnemann in 1796. Dr. Hahnemann tested the "laws of similars" and established it as the cornerstone of a system of medicine he named homeopathy. Dr. Hahnemann stated: "Any substance that produces symptoms in a healthy person when given in full-strength form, will cure a sick person with the same symptoms when given in a more diluted minute form." For example, when cutting an onion, the eyes may tear and the nose may run, producing a clear thin discharge in a healthy person. However, it can be used to treat someone suffering from a runny nose and tearing eyes when given in a small homeopathic dose. This is different from using a anti-histamine to stop the tearing eyes and runny nose. Homeopathy does not interfere with other forms of medication, is non-toxic, and has little to no side effects. Homeopathic medicines treat a variety of health concerns, including emotional disturbances such as anxiety and depression. It does this my addressing the source of illness not just the symptoms. Homeopathic medicine treats the vital force (known as Qi in Chinese medicine).
A core naturopathic therapy that stimulates and strengthens the immune system using various forms of alternating hot and cold applications on specific areas of the body. This can range from ending your hot shower with several seconds of cold water to having alternating hot and cold towels placed on your chest and abdomen, and back several times as you rest comfortably under warm wool blankets. These treatments are helpful for many conditions, helped by increasing circulation and immune response.
Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy (IVMT) is a treatment in which nutrients such as vitamins and minerals are administered directly into the bloodstream rather than oral digestion of these nutrients. Its profound effect gives it a place in the co-management of many medical conditions and has several advantages. IVMT may be prescribed only by a naturopathic physician, medical doctor, or an osteopath. Advantages Safety Therapeutic Applications IV Vitamin C (IVC) IV Glutathione Myers’ Cocktail
Our physicians will be equipped to perform all of the services that you would find in our office. From blood work to acupuncture, our patients receive thorough, unhurried examinations. Once a diagnosis is made, your physician will begin treatment immediately providing prescription medication if necessary. We will also follow up with you during the following 48 hours to ensure that your condition is improving. With your permission, we will communicate your medical status to your primary care physician.
Many women are looking for alternatives to traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The media has picked up recent studies which showed an increased risk of stroke, blood clots, heart disease, and dementia with the 5-year use of two common synthetic HRT drugs, Premarin and Provera. Traditional HRT uses the strongest form of estrogen, estradiol, which is associated with more risk of side effects and disease. There are other alternatives for the management of menopausal symptoms, including bio-identical hormones. Bio-identical hormones are derived from natural sources, such as, soybean, yam, or other plants, and identical to human hormones, unlike synthetic hormones. Bio-identical hormones use the weaker form of estrogen, estradiol, to provide symptomatic relief without the associated risk of disease. Bio-identical hormones can be individualized to meet the needs of the patient versus the "one size fits all" approach of common HRT drugs. Bio-identical hormones provide women with a safer alternative to traditional HRT and provide symptomatic relief of common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, low libido, low energy, and vaginal dryness.
Massage is the application of soft-tissue manipulative techniques that improve circulation, reduce stress and fatigue. Techniques may include cupping, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, and pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the body. Oils, lotions, and powders may also be included to reduce friction on the skin. The benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching and have been proven beneficial for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFDS), pain, stress, infertility, smoking cessation, insomnia, depression, and more. Studies show that cumulative treatments offer the best results. Our therapists offer a wide range of treatments in a relaxing, holistic setting.
Hypnotherapy teaches you to relax and allows your thoughts to become more focused. Like other relaxation techniques, hypnosis lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and changes certain types of brain wave activity. In this relaxed state, you will feel at ease physically yet fully awake mentally and may be highly responsive to suggestion. Your conscious mind becomes less alert and your subconscious mind becomes more focused. Clients use hypnosis for a variety of concerns: •Smoking cessation •Weight loss •Increase motivation and focus •Insomnia •Self-esteem •Athletic performance •Much more! Each session lasts about an hour, and most people start to see results within 4 - 10 sessions. You and your hypnotherapist, Alena Ciriello, C.Ht. will monitor and evaluate your progress over time. Children (aged 9 - 12) are easily hypnotized and may respond after only 1 - 2 visits.
EFT is gentle tapping technique on the face and body that allows you to tap into your unconscious mind to retrieve the information that is actually keeping you stuck in negative patterns, habits, and beliefs that are impacting your health, emotions, relationships, and success. It flushes trapped, stuck negative energy from your energy system. You can tap on any emotional, feeling, belief or thought that causes you distress – anger, sadness, doubt, fear, being stuck – contraction in any state. The tapping speaks to your unconscious mind freeing up space to allow what you wish to create to replace that energy more consciously. It enables you to release the toxins, beliefs, thoughts, habits, and patterns you have adopted throughout your lifetime. It frees your unconscious mind to be in alignment with your conscious mind. Then you can experience the results that you desire for a more peaceful, healthy, successful and pain free life. Tapping helps with anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, anger, chronic pain and so much more. EFT is a powerful technique used by doctors, psychologists, therapists, chiropractors, hypnotherapists, life coaches, and healing professionals worldwide. It is fast and the results are often dramatic and long lasting. In fact, it often works when nothing else will. It can be very effective on a variety of issues from pain, to post traumatic stress to children’s issues and parent issues. Tapping complements any other program or treatment you are doing.
Chakra healing supports the elimination of the emotional memory, toxins and blockages in your energy system so that you can experience physical health benefits, improved relationships, more joy in your life, easier fulfillment of goals, and so much more. When your life force energy is blocked, sluggish or imbalanced, it can cause you to be stuck in negative patterns of thinking and behavior. The benefits of a chakra healing can include more energy, less pain, better overall health, feeling calmer and being more expansive in your thinking. During the interactive experience of a Chakra Healing you "hear the whispers of truth" in the safe space that is being created and held for you to access your own inner guidance and wisdom. Cheri combines her intuitive and spiritual gifts to discover energy blocks, emotional traumas and limiting beliefs that prevent you from living a life of joy, love, and passion. She works with her clients to shift their energy to a more expansive and positive perspective by reading their energy centers, cleansing and balancing the chakras, and running healing light to clear blocked energy.
Discover what issues need your attention to improve the quality of your health, life and relationships. By reading the information stored in your chakras and energy field, Cheri can help you create a plan of action to improve the areas of your life that need your attention. She can also see where you may have blocked energy that is interfering with you feeling and being your best and healthiest self.
Develop healthier and more meaningful connections. There is a direct correlation between dissonant or unhealthy relationships and your health and happiness. Understanding the dynamics that have been created, learning how to communicate, and identifying some key elements that will shift the energy in the relationships can improve relationships between partners, children, family, friends and co-workers. Developing a relationship with your intuition is also an important aspect to empowered living, loving, and health.
If you are interested in being vibrantly healthy of mind, body and spirit, in listening and trusting your inner guidance, your intuition, and your body's wisdom, then you will enjoy this innovative approach to empowered living, thriving relationships, vibrant health and successful endeavors in a group setting. Yow will tap away (using EFT) tension, anxiety, pain, fear, sadness and anything else you are ready to release that is keeping you stuck, impeding your success or causing you pain and illness. You will create a life where you express your full power in loving, authentic, healthy ways. You will free yourself from the beliefs, patterns, and habits you have absorbed through the years that are not serving your highest good. Tappy Hour™ is offered at Starry Brook Tuesday mornings 10:00 – 11:00am and Thursday evenings 6:00 – 7:00pm. The cost to attend is $15. |
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Annual physical and gynecological exams are provided to all patients to ensure maintenance of their health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been in existence for over 5,000 years. This ancient medicine uses sterilized fine needles, which are inserted through the skin to stimulate the body's healing process. There are over 2,000 acupuncture points each with different indications. Evaluation of symptoms is different than conventional evaluation. TCM recognizes 3 pulses on each wrist. The pulse in combination with the appearance of the tongue, chief health concern, and health history are used to establish a TCM diagnosis. The art and skill of acupuncture lies in identifying an accurate diagnosis and determining the corresponding points that are specific for your health condition.
Dr. Giard enjoys working with botanical (herbal) medicines. These powerful plants contain important constituents that as a whole work to increase health. Many herbs are powerful medicines that are safe and effective when used properly. A resurgence of scientific research in Europe and Asia is demonstrating that some plant substances are superior to synthetic drugs in clinical conditions. You may be prescribed Western botanical medicines or Chinese herbal formulations in the form of liquid tinctures, capsules, creams, or ointments. By using the healing power of nature through the medicinal properties of plants, many health conditions can be treated with few or relatively no side effects.
Homeopathy works in accordance with natural laws of healing. The process a physician uses to choose a homeopathic medicine takes into account the whole person, and not just the illness or disease. During a homeopathic intake, physical symptoms are evaluated, as well as, the patient's mental and emotional well-being.
Nutrition is more than just a means of energy for the body. Nutrition can serve as a medicinal benefit to the body. Improved nutrition through knowledge and healthy food choices can give the body the tools it needs to heal itself. Our physicians will work with you to create an individual eating plan that moves you toward better health. She can assist you by identifying food allergies and sensitivities, balancing blood sugar problems, and using nutrition to address many health concerns, including mood disorders and chronic illnesses. Nutrition, through diet, supplementation, and even intravenous therapies, can have a significant impact on your current health, today and long-term.
We provide non-emergency medical attention in the comfort of your home, hotel, or office. Just call us at (603) 583-5181 and you will speak with a Patient Coordinator who will expedite a consultation with Dr. Giard