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Thomas Flach - L.Ac. Dipl. O.M.
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A California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Nationally Recognized Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, Thomas has been in practice since 2006 and has lived/worked/and studied in Asia for most of the last 7. He has taught and been part of several projects in Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Bali, Maldives, Bhutan, India, China and Nepal and is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. |
Reviews
Annie M.:
Life changing. I was on daily pain meds and scheduled back surgery. Since starting here I have stopped taking all pain meds and don’t need surgery! I feel great!!!
Marry Anne Giroux:
Recent visit with Thomas. I saw Thomas yesterday in his "New" office and am so impressed. He is so professional and knowledgeable and we are blessed to have him as a part of our mountain community. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone on the mountain.
Charles Spence:
Best acupuncture. Thomas is an extraordinary healer. He has assembled a very great staff as well. I trust him one hundred percent.
E.T.:
Exceptional treatment and results. I highly recommend acupuncture and Thomas and his staff. Everyone should know about this and should use it.
Sue Weaver:
OK...I'm a skeptic, I admit it. I want to see something, recognize it, dissect it. I don't know what a chi is, can't prove I have one. I had one other experience with an acupuncturist referred to me by Kaiser, not a bad experience, just nothing, I didn't see the point in it. Then a friend I know and trust told me about Thomas and I decided to give acupuncture one more try. That was over two years ago and I've been seeing Thomas regularly since then. I still don't know how or why, but I know that when Thomas has placed the needles and cupped me or electrified me and leaves me alone I go someplace else, some very calm, pleasant and healing place and when he or Debbie comes in the unhook me, I feel wonderful. I have suffered from chronic spinal pain for close to 20 years and my pain has decreased to a place I never thought I'd see. I've been able to cut my pain medication by half. Between Thomas and Patti, the IPT specialist he referred me to, I am a different, calmer, more energetic person in a heck of a lot less pain! Thank you Thomas.
Wyndi Holzer:
Thankful. I am so thankful for all the compassionate, comprehensive, thorough care I have received from Thomas in the last several years.
What is Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Although Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) has only been under the analysis of the scientific method for a relatively short period of time, the diseases, symptoms or conditions for which Acupuncture has been approved by the World Health Organization through controlled trials to be an effective treatment for is an impressive list including; Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, Allergic rhinitis (including hay fever), Biliary colic, Depression, Dysentery, Dysmenorrhoea, Epigastralgia, Gastritis, Facial pain, Headache, Hypertension, Hypotension, Induction of labour, Knee pain, Leukopenia, Low back pain, Malposition of fetus, Morning sickness, Nausea and vomiting, Neck Pain, TMJ, Periarthritis of the shoulder, Postoperative pain, Renal colic, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sciatica, Sprain, Stroke and Tennis elbow as well as a long list of conditions for which it has been shown to be empirically effective.
Yet TCM is much more than Acupuncture and actually encompasses eight disciplines of wellness including Acupuncture, Qi Gong, Food Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Meditation, Massage, Feng Shui and Astrology. It developed over thousands of years in a culture that pursued fulfilling human potential in all aspects imaginable. It is said that Traditional Doctors would also be Masters of Caligraphy, Archery, Matial Arts, Poetry and Ritual. It would indeed take a lifetime to become proficient in all of these arts and most practitioners today, including myself tend to focus more in some areas than others. Two of these disciplines that I use most in my practice are Qi Gong and Acupuncture.
Qi Gong, literally working with the breath, or working with life, is the practice of cultivating health and wellness in the body through conscious breath and movement. In its deepest sense it is a path to Enlightenment that cultivates harmonious balance with yourself and nature, deepens your connection to Heaven and to Earth as a Human Being, and can enrich and support you in all aspects of your life. It is the foundational practice of almost all Martial as well as Healing Arts both in its internal and external applications. It calms the mind and enhances our ability to cope with stress by utilizing postural alignment in coordination with breath and movement while embracing a perspective of interconnectedness.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points chosen through a detailed analysis of the patients history, current presentation of the pulse in light of medications and other relevant factors and observations of the patient utilizing all of the senses. These points are located along pathways or meridians that connect the internal organs with each other and with the periphery of the body in order to re-establish balance. From the view of western science it stimulates the peripheral nervous system which triggers a response from the central nervous system and brain which through a series of neurochemical reactions can effect blood flow to other parts of the body, hormonal balance and the health of the internal organs.
Chinese Medicine is not simply about receiving an Acupuncture treatment or taking Herbs when you are sick, it is about utilizing a system of knowledge to keep yourself well. It is a wisdom tradition grounded in common sense of observing the human condition and the cycles of nature. When we correct our diet, lifestyle, mental states and behavior there is often little need for Medicine at all. These are tools and information to be utilized in order to bring and keep us in balance and harmony, with ourselves, each other, and society. When we are balanced within then we can truly serve our community and those around us to our fullest potential, this is the gift of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Yet TCM is much more than Acupuncture and actually encompasses eight disciplines of wellness including Acupuncture, Qi Gong, Food Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Meditation, Massage, Feng Shui and Astrology. It developed over thousands of years in a culture that pursued fulfilling human potential in all aspects imaginable. It is said that Traditional Doctors would also be Masters of Caligraphy, Archery, Matial Arts, Poetry and Ritual. It would indeed take a lifetime to become proficient in all of these arts and most practitioners today, including myself tend to focus more in some areas than others. Two of these disciplines that I use most in my practice are Qi Gong and Acupuncture.
Qi Gong, literally working with the breath, or working with life, is the practice of cultivating health and wellness in the body through conscious breath and movement. In its deepest sense it is a path to Enlightenment that cultivates harmonious balance with yourself and nature, deepens your connection to Heaven and to Earth as a Human Being, and can enrich and support you in all aspects of your life. It is the foundational practice of almost all Martial as well as Healing Arts both in its internal and external applications. It calms the mind and enhances our ability to cope with stress by utilizing postural alignment in coordination with breath and movement while embracing a perspective of interconnectedness.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points chosen through a detailed analysis of the patients history, current presentation of the pulse in light of medications and other relevant factors and observations of the patient utilizing all of the senses. These points are located along pathways or meridians that connect the internal organs with each other and with the periphery of the body in order to re-establish balance. From the view of western science it stimulates the peripheral nervous system which triggers a response from the central nervous system and brain which through a series of neurochemical reactions can effect blood flow to other parts of the body, hormonal balance and the health of the internal organs.
Chinese Medicine is not simply about receiving an Acupuncture treatment or taking Herbs when you are sick, it is about utilizing a system of knowledge to keep yourself well. It is a wisdom tradition grounded in common sense of observing the human condition and the cycles of nature. When we correct our diet, lifestyle, mental states and behavior there is often little need for Medicine at all. These are tools and information to be utilized in order to bring and keep us in balance and harmony, with ourselves, each other, and society. When we are balanced within then we can truly serve our community and those around us to our fullest potential, this is the gift of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What can I expect during a treatment?
After taking a detailed intake of your medical history and current health issues I use traditional pulse and tongue diagnosis to design a treatment plan for you grounded in the principles of Chinese Medicine and guided by Intuition. During your treatment I may utilize a number of techniques including Acupuncture, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Tuina Massage, Medical Qi Gong, Far Infared Heat Lamps, Electrostimulation, Cupping, Gua Sha and Moxibustion. I will also often make dietary recommendations, prescribe herbal formulas, and teach you Qi Gong techniques to help you keep yourself well.
RATES
100 min. Initial Consultation and Acupuncture Treatment - $125
60 min. Follow-up Treatment - $75
30 min. Individual Session - $50
Consultation only - $50
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$50 charge on cancellations within 24 hrs.
60 min. Follow-up Treatment - $75
30 min. Individual Session - $50
Consultation only - $50
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$50 charge on cancellations within 24 hrs.
Insurance
My practice accepts insurance for acupuncture patients. In order to best serve you I can verify your insurance benefits before you arrive. Please click on the Verify button below and complete the online form. I will contact you as soon as the benefits are established.
ADDRESSP.O. Box 3507
29099 Hospital Rd. Suite 112B Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 |
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HOURSTuesday thru Saturday - 9am to 6pm
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