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ACUPUNCTURE IN THE 21ST CENTURY is the coalescence of ancient wisdom and modern technology. Jacob Godwin, EAMP/LAc specializes in two techniques rooted in ancient tradition and verified by modern science.

#1 DIGITAL MERIDIAN IMAGING

For the first time in the 4000 year history of acupuncture, we have an objective way to measure the balance of energy in the acupuncture meridian system. Jacob can show you exactly what is happening and provide you OBJECTIVE measurements of your progress.

Our practice uses the AcuGraph 4 Digital Meridian Imaging (DMI) system. This technology is able to measure the electrical resistance in the skin at the acupuncture points. Over the past several decades, researchers have compiled data on the relationships between these acupuncture point measurements, acupuncture theory in general, and clinical presentation of illness. The result is an objectively measurable way to assess the overall health of a person’s acupuncture meridian system. The AcuGraph takes precise measurements of individual points and then graphs that information in several
different ways to graphically display what is going on with you.

#2 HEART RATE VARIABILITY ANALYSIS

We use state-of-the-art technology to monitor the effects of your treatments and to teach you how to take control of your mental and emotional life. Achieving and maintaining a 'coherent' state is a major key to powerful and lasting results.

According to East Asian Medicine theory, the heart is synonymous with the mind and considered to be the most important organ system. At Godwin Acupuncture we monitor the variations in your heart beat using the same equipment hospitals use. A sensor clipped to your finger or your earlobe measures your heart rhythm. We use special software that analyzes your rhythm in order to monitor the effects of your acupuncture treatments and to teach you how to control your mind and emotions in order to achieve and maintain a particular psychophysiological state called coherence. The coherent state is one in which your thoughts and emotions are self-regulated to have the best possible influence on your body. Learning to achieve this state and maintain it has been shown to improve health and performance. Meditation and mindbody work have always been a major part of East Asian Medicine. There is certainly no shortage of research confirming the benefits of these practices. Meditation and relaxation techniques are taught in the temples, churches, schools, hospitals, doctors’ offices, and anywhere else psychophysiological health is being addressed.

LEARN A LITTLE ABOUT HRV: Patient Education Brochure 2011.

LEARN A LOT ABOUT HRV: Science Behind the EMWave Technology

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Acupuncture is new to the American healthcare scene, how’s it doing so far?

Images courtesy of Miridia Technology
source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2007 National Health Interview Survey.
PEOPLE ARE HAPPY WITH ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT. This graph is interesting. If you look at the middle of the graph, you’ll see that more people answered that they were ‘satisfied’ with medical treatment. This alone might make you think medical treatment is preferred. However, look at how many people answered that they are ‘extremely satisfied’ with acupuncture vs. medical treatment…huge difference! What would the difference between ‘satisfied’ and ‘extremely satisfied’ be for you?
PEOPLE ARE HAPPY WITH THE COST OF ACUPUNCTURE. With skyrocketing healthcare costs, acupuncture is here to not only treat our individual health concerns, but also relieve a massive national financial burden. Acupuncture costs less, impacts our environment less, and often does a better job than ‘standard care’.
People like their acupuncturists
PEOPLE LIKE THEIR ACUPUNCTURISTS! Here we see what I hope you already know, people like their acupuncturists. Not much explanation needed here. MD’s are overworked in a medical model that is grossly out of date and ineffective for the most common health complaints. They don’t have time to spend with patients, and often don’t have answers for them. This leaves many unsatisfied.

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