Serenity Acupuncture is a natural healthcare center that treats the entire person as a whole, not just the symptoms, in order to create a harmonious balance within the body.
Acupuncture is a safe, effective, drug-free and painless treatment for:
Serenity Acupuncture is now offering childbirth education and doula services.
Welcome Heather Jaworski to the practice. She is a Dona certified doula and childbirth educator.
Sarah Rasmussen holds a bachelor of science from Michigan State University (2002). She further went on to complete a Master's in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture (2009), the oldest acupuncture school in the United States. She is a nationally board certified acupuncturist (NCCAOM) as well as being certified in Acupuncture detoxification (NADA), auriculotherapy, and clean needle technique (CCAOM).
She completed over 600 hours of clincial training, treating patients in a variety of healthcare settings in the Boston area including: Dimock Community Health Center, Pathways to Wellness, & Cambridge Health Alliance: Family Medicine Center.
She uses both Chinese and Japanese styles of treatment as well as other adjunctive therapies, specializing in pain management, stress and women's health.
Sarah is also training to become a birth doula through DONA International and is accepting
new clients at this time.
Treatments and pricing:
***Starting November 1st, Serenity will be increasing their rates.
New Prices: Inital treatment-$85
Follow-up-$65
Package of 5-$300
Techniques and methods used:
What is a Doula?
The word, “doula,” comes from Ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves.” The term “birth doula” is now used to refer to a person professionally trained to provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support before, during and immediately after childbirth. Doulas are, above all else, trained to be a healing presence for the laboring mother, her partner and family.
I already have a doctor or midwife. Why would I want a doula at my birth?
Doctors and midwives are medical professionals and simply do not have the time to give the laboring mother undivided attention and support. By hiring a doula, you can be assured that you have the emotional and physical support you need, when you need it. Having a doula also allows the mother’s partner to rest or participate at their comfort level.
Studies have shown that doula-attended births are shorter and have fewer complications. Mothers report a greater satisfaction with their birth experiences, and babies born with doulas present tend to have shorter hospital stays and breastfeed more easily. Studies also showed a reduced need for pitocin (a labor inducing/enhancing drug), reduced request incidences for pain medications and epidurals, and reduced incidences of cesareans.
Doula Service and Pricing:
$600 includes 1-2 prenatal visits, labor and
childbirth, and 1 post-natal visit
Frequently Asked Questions:
What to expect from the initial visit?
The initial 90 minute session begins with a consultation to discuss the patients health history and their main compaint. Acupuncture treats the entire being as a whole not just the symtoms presented in order to bring balance back to the body. After the consult the patient will lay face up on the massage table where I will take their pulse, look at their tongue and/or palpate their abdomen. Very fine needles will then be inserted along the acupuncture pathways at various areas of the body, depending on the diagnosis. The needles generally stay in for 20-25 minutes and the front and back of the body may both be worked on. Additional adjunctive techniques may also be incorporated into the treatment. While the needles are in the patient may feel a "qi response" at the insertion point. This may be a heavy senstion, movement, warmth, tingling, a dull ache or numbness. Most people feel extremely relaxed and may even fall asleep.
Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
Some insurance plans do cover acupuncture treatments under a Health Savings Account expense. Please contact your carrier to see if acupuncture is accepted.
Medicare and Medicaid are not covered at this time.
Acupuncture and Additional Resources:
New Enland School of Acupuncture (NESA)
www.nesa.edu
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
www.nccaom.org
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
www.acaom.org
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)
www.acudetox.com
Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAAOM)
michiganacupuncture.org
DONA International www.dona.org
Van Skyhock Family Chiropractic
www.traversecitychiro.com
415 South Elmwood Avenue
Traverse City, MI
49684
phone: 231.392.6312
email:serenityacupuncture_gmail.com
Services by appointment only.
(Nights and weekends are available)
