Acupuncture Dupont Circle DC

Are you interested in the best health of your life? If you are looking for the exceptional and effective Acupuncture in Dupont Circle neighborhood of DC by an experienced and effective practitioner, then look no further than Summit Healing Arts. We have been at this location for close to ten years, delivering amazing service and timely results for our clients. What can we do for you?

Guide for Acupuncture in Dupont Circle

No introduction or guide on acupuncture would be complete without a brief history of what acupuncture is, how it works, and how it can be that it can help with so many different conditions. Understanding what the underlying mechanisms are, and the media or the conduit thru which acupuncture brings about its various activity and resolutions is key to demystifying acupuncture. Acupuncture is a system of medicine that came about in the far east and the orient brutal summer heat, high winds, extreme damp, etc. Not surprising, the ancients way of describing the body mimics, to an extent, some of the same descriptions they used regarding the weather. Their system of medicine works however and has been helping millions of people throughout the millennia. This is achieved thru their concept of yin and yang, and manipulation of the energetics in the body, and the fact that this dynamic energetic substance flows thru the meridians and can be accessed thru acupuncture points for a variety of effects on the road to bringing the body towards balance. That’s how the body heals: bringing the different system of the body back into “balance” using hair-thin needles an or herbal medicine, which brings with it an incredible number of positive outcomes. The theory behind oriental medicine is a simple one, but the practice of this medicine becomes complex, as various variables are added as no two individuals, are the same and at Summit Healing Arts acupuncture in Dupont, DC, your treatments are as unique as your fingerprints and may not repeat from session to session.

Recently there was a new discovery( 1 , 2, 3 )! Its actually an old one but one that got revisited again by the researchers as it is potentially such an important find, once they can make sense of it. It turns out, according to observations made by pathologists looking at slides, that there is an additional organ in the body previously not named! They find that throughout all organs, and connecting the organs is a pathway for fluids to travel and this pathway had not been named before or studied at all. In Oriental medicine, in addition to the known organs such as stomach, liver, bladder, etc, there is an additional organ (system) called the san jiao, or triple warmer. This organ san jiao is responsible for physical properties such as water and temperature regulation as well as spiritual qualities of circulating warmth and passion, playfulness, and plain joy. When out of balance, we feel flat, maybe depressed, lack joy, and see no brightness in our life. This sounds like an incredibly important organ yet it has been ignored up until now, except in oriental medicine and acupuncture. At Summit Healing Arts in Dupont circle DC I have several patients who call this san jiao meridian the happy meridian. Imagine going to a practitioner with anxiety or depression and you are given a pill to help you get better and does nothing with this “happy” meridian!

Summit Healing Arts since 2005:   Transforming lives at my Acupuncture clinic in Dupont Circle DC

What we do at Summit Healing Arts is literally life changing for most people. Think about how amazing it is that a system of medicine can “open up” our thinking or give us inspiration or courage to take action on something we have been meaning to do for a long time! How valuable is that? What pill or procedure, other than acupuncture done by an expert with years of experience can help with spiritual disharmonies? None that I know of or I would’ve studied it and tried to help people in that way. Here is a testimonial from one of my dear clients who is now in LA: from Google: Artin Mahboubi changed my entire outlook on life; something I never foresaw happening but am so pleased it did. I began seeing him mostly to treat anxiety that was affecting me emotionally and physically. The concept of Eastern medicine was new territory for me, but what Artin said made sense: that I would not heal without viewing my life in completely different ways. I’m now a believer in the power of acupuncture, and can’t talk about it enough to those in my life. What I enjoyed most about my time with Artin was his authenticity when it came to healing. I often find going to medical professionals uncomfortable, but I fully trusted in his treatment process because he was so empathetic to my issues. Plus, nothing Artin does is generic— he makes specific, tailor-made plans for the betterment of your health. I have yet to find a Western doctor who genuinely cares as much as Artin does. I wished I still lived in the D.C. area only so I could continue to see him. If you want to make significant changes in your life, go see Artin!

Another example of Transforming lives with Acupuncture and Herbal medicine

from yelp: “I don’t even know how I’m going to put this into words. In short, Artin was my beacon of hope when I thought there were nothing and no one that could help me get better. I went through a mysterious number of symptoms after being prescribed medication earlier this year–hives, circulation and digestive issues, acne, anxiety to name a few–and I found Artin at a point where I thought I’d never recover. Not only has he been kind, patient and gracious with me in my anxiety-ridden and high-strung state, he has helped me consistently improve during the last several months that I’ve been seeing him. He has been a great collaborator and communicator, always working with me to identify symptoms and underlying causes. Most importantly, he has helped me begin to change my mentality, switching focus from dwelling on the negative to being present and focusing on all the positive aspects of life. He’s become a trusted adviser and someone I lean on when I feel like I’m plummeting back into the dark place. I will continue to see him for as long as he’ll let me come back and would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking to improve their overall wellness. I’ve seen other acupuncturists and no one compares.

I have worked with some very difficult medical situations that required some serious detective work, and am happy to report incredible results for my clients. A 60-year-old client of mine had been struggling with a cough, sputum, shortness of breath, and nonstop bronchitis and bouts of antibiotics for years when I met her. Improvements came after the first visit but after few months of weekly treatments she has been able to get off of her antibiotic regiment and is able to breathe freely with no asthma or wheezing. This case is one of my favorite cases as the situation was pretty dire and is now quite rosy. Another even more scary situation was when I had a young lady who had been infected with a tuberculin type bug named xenopi. The literature did not paint a very happy ending for people infected with this bug. After determining why she got this bug to begin with, and taking necessary measure to reduce exposure, she started to show continuous improvements and it finally cleared up!! Of all the great success that I have had at Summit Healing Arts, this one was one of the most satisfying cases as immune modulation and enhancement is my specialty.

Mental and Emotional Health at Summit Healing Arts Acupuncture in Dupont

Summit Healing Arts is a gift for the locals of Dupont circle, DC and surrounding areas. This acupuncture clinic is in a quiet and serene location and I have helped numerous clients with all sorts of mental and emotional health get better and learn how to stay better. There are an inner peace and happiness that comes with your sessions. After your first session, you will be given a comprehensive treatment plan to help you be your best again.

The road to better health is simple: give us a call, make your appointments, and get started!

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