Teresa Zeigler, L.Ac., CH MSOM
Chicago
Tzig48@Hotmail.com
(773) 931-1216
Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Tui Nai Massage, Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage

Services

Describe your services:
According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are three forms of healing: healing through pain, as with surgery; healing through suffering, as with chemotherapy (or, in psychological terms, through grief); and healing through pleasure, such as loving oneself enough to take control of their own healing using natural therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage.

I use acupuncture as a conduit to help each patient facilitate their healing. I consider my treatments energetic interventions that seek to reestablish harmony and equilibrium for each individual within his or her unique environment. My diagnostic strategy includes a comprehensive history and intake; I consider all organ systems of the body interdependent and mutually interactive. Treatment protocol is based on the body as a whole, noting is excluded; nothing is analyzed or interpreted without reference to the whole; mind, body, and spirit.

How does your healing modality work?
Historically, acupuncture points were believed to be holes that allow entry into channels. These acupoints provide us gateways to influence, redirect, increase, or decrease the body’s vital substance, qi (pronounced Chee) our life force energy, thus correcting many imbalances. Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate the immune system. It also has affects the circulation, blood pressure, rhythm and stroke volume of the heart, secretion of the gastric acid, and production of red and white cells. It also stimulates the release of a variety of hormones that help body to respond to injury and stress.

How do you see your services evolving over the next three years?
My interventions in the future will also include Qigong exercises, meditation practices or perhaps Feng Shui suggestions to balance the energetic of the patient’s environment at work or at home.

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Benefits

What are the benefits/results people see?
Reduction or eradication of disharmony
Increased mental clarity.
Improved ability to cope.
Improved alertness.
Improved ability to sleep.
Reduction of aches, pains and muscle spasms.
Reduction of depression and anxiety.
Reduction of intrusive recall (over thinking)
Hormone therapy rebalancine

Why do people come to see you?
When patients come to me for treatment, I treat them with compassion and understanding, with no hidden agendas about what ought to be. I truly treat each patient so that they can be healed in body and in spirit. Many of my patients say that after one visit they have a sense of well being, and can see health improvements almost immediately.

Who is an ideal client?
A client that has disharmony/issue that other interventions have been unsuccessful in treating. I love the difficult cases. I inform each patient that if their problem has been long and enduring, that it make time for their healing to begin, but I’ am willing to work with them to find a solution to their problem.

What makes you different/good at what you do?
Because I generally love all people and I’ am passionate about acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine these qualities allow me to accept fully every single part of the human condition in love, and compassion and makes me devoted to my patients health, healing, and happiness.
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Philosophy/Approach

Describe your healing philosophy:
The Chinese have a philosophy that I strongly believe in: We are an extension of our external environment; the only thing that separates us is skin. Our energy channels are like streams, if allowed to flow freely and unobstructed all life in the stream will prosper, if we put garbage and waste into our stream it will become blocked, knotted and tangled and disease, negative emotions and stress will take over causing disharmony and illness. Patients do not have to wait for the arrival of illness, prevention and cure should be made a part of their daily lives. Using a variety of modalities that embody a holistic approach I strive to offer my patients energetic interventions that seek to reestablish harmony. I encourage my patients to be proactive about their health.

Describe your style or approach:
My approach is one as a healer, teacher, nurturer and coach.

Why do you do what you do?
Because I get a great sense of satisfaction from helping people help themselves, love themselves and become complete and whole. It is just an amazing feeling to give someone relief from an illness that has been plaguing them for many years. I had a patient whom had been suffering from IBS for 5 years. After three acupuncture treatments most of her pain and discomfort had subsided. To have a patient tell you “I haven’t felt this great in 5 years, your treatments have helped me tremendously” is a wonderful thing to hear.
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Education/Background

Education/Training:
I graduated from the Pacific College of Oriental, I have also studied in Beijing China , at the International Acupuncture Training Center , and in Tokyo Japan .

Years Professionally Practicing:
I have been professionally practicing for 2 years

Contributions/Publications:
I am with an organization called Acupuncturist Without Borders, a disaster relief team and recently went to New Orleans to work with the victims of hurricane Katrina.
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What to expect

Describe a typical session:
During your initial exam a full health history will be taken, with questions regarding your health, lifestyle, and any other information necessary for diagnosis. I will check your pulse, look at your tongue, and conduct the appropriate physical exam. This information is then organized according to the theories and philosophies of Chinese medicine in order to diagnose your specific concerns and any underlying factors that may affect your health. After the interview process, you may receive an acupuncture treatment, with sterile one use filiform needles. This visit ranges from 30 to 90 minutes.

During treatment, you may feel energized or a deep sense of relaxation and well-being. Where the acupuncture needle has been inserted, you may feel a vague numbness, heaviness, tingling, or dull ache. Sometimes people will experience the sensation of energy spreading from the needle. This is called the “Qi” sensation. All these reactions are a good sign that the treatment is working.

How long is a typical session?
The first session is about 1 ½ hours and subsequent sessions are about 1 hour.

Describe your office or treatment room:
I work in a holistic office setting with massage therapists and acupuncturists,. My treatment room is warm, inviting and comfortable; many of my patients have commented that they felt like they were in the comfort of their own home.

How should someone prepare for a session?
Patients should wear loose fitting comfortable clothing, I also request that patients have eaten at least thirty minutes before receiving their treatment.
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Logistics

Office hours/days of the week:
I am in the office on Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Additionally I’am available Wednesday and Sunday by appointment only.

Fee Range
First visit is $100 and subsequent visits are $65 and additional $15-18 for herbal medicine.

Take Insurance?
No, so that I can keep my prices reasonable, but I will help fill out paper work

Cancellation Policy?
Yes, 24 hour notice would be appreciated
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Closing comments

What else might someone want to know about you?
As a practitioner of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I feel honored and blessed to be a part of the holistic community of Chicago . In August 2006 I will be working with a grass root organization from Chicago called ” Causes for Change International” supplying medical assistance in Milagro Ecuador; a very small remote village. While in Chicago I enjoy running on our beautiful lakefront.
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