Missouri Acupuncture Services

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

9,000 Needles

Private Showing of 9,000 Needles

Durwood Film Vault

Kansas City Public Library

14 West 10th Street

Kansas City, Mo 64106

Sunday March 23rd 2:30 PM

About the Film:

At forty years old, Devin Dearth is a successful businessman, a loving husband, father of three, a devout Christian and champion bodybuilder. He and his family reside in the small community of Central City, Kentucky where they live the ideal American Dream. That is, until Devin suffers a devastating stroke. Caused by a bleed in the brain stem, the stroke leaves him paralyzed on his right side and unable to walk, with difficulty speaking, double vision and inability to care for himself or his family. He has met his ultimate adversary: The limits of his own mortality. We follow Devin on this unconventional journey, during which his courage, faith, patience and desire to overcome are tested on a daily basis. The trials he and his family endure along the way remind us that the human spirit can transcend any boundaries while exploring a universal community of healing and transformation.

Pictures of the Film Vault

Film Vault Entrance

Theatre

Click Ticket to Attend

$10 a ticket at the door. All ticket sales will be donated to the Acupuncture Association of Missouri. This organization helps protect our legal rights as acupuncturists and herbalists in Missouri.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

George Washington Died of Cupping ??!!

This comment came up today while treating a patient. She previously had sliding cupping performed for a tight rhomboid muscle. Two days later she had physical therapy. Physical therapist was alarmed to see such marks on her back and inquired on the cause. She informed P.T. she had cupping. His first response was "You know George Washington died of cupping right?"

Ok, where did this come from and is there any truth behind it?

The cliffnote version: George Washing had pneumonia and a soar throat. Four physicians over a short period of time removed close to 4 liters of blood with the help of cupping over the incision.

Historically accurate version from mountvernon.org is below

Breast Cancer and Chinese Medicine

Chris Powell, owner of Missouri Acupuncture Services, talks about his experiences treating Breast Cancer as an Acupuncturist for the past 20 years at Missouri Acupuncture Services

All Podcasts

Friday, January 10, 2014

Yin Yang Podcast

Missouri Acupuncture Services started a podcast about acupuncture back in October of 2013. That podcast is called Yin Yang Podcast. With over 1,000 listeners already we hope to educate and spread the benefits of acupuncture and chinese herbs.