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Show Notes
Join me and our guest, Dr. Haley Parker, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, about how acupuncture can truly support women during menopause.
Dr. Haley shares her personal journey into integrative medicine and how acupuncture helped her overcome health challenges growing up.
She explains the science behind acupuncture and how it works to rebalance the body, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach that includes diet, exercise, and stress management. Plus, Dr. Parker addresses common concerns many women have, like the fear of needles and potential side effects.
Whether you're currently navigating menopause or just curious about alternative options, this episode offers insights on using acupuncture as a safe and natural way to find relief and restore balance in your life.
Timestamps:
(00:02:03) How Acupuncture Heals
(00:05:31) How to Cultivate Physical & Emotional Balance
(00:10:07) Proactive Health Tips
(00:15:15) How Acupuncture Supports Menopause Relief
(00:20:15) Understanding the Role of Liver Function
(00:30:20) The Calming Effects of Acupuncture
(00:36:04) Effective Herbal Remedies for Menopause
About The Guest
Haley is a State Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, and Georgia. She is a New Mexico State Board Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Her passion for teaching was ignited, and she joined the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine in 2021 to teach the practice management and clinical communications curriculum. She is currently serving as the Director of Clinical Operations for the University, overseeing the Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia locations. She is working towards her Professional Doctorate degree, where she plans to continue to teach and transform the curriculum at the doctoral level for future advances in the medicine, along with her business and community outreach programs.
Haley also serves her profession. She is a Board member on the Acupuncture Society of Virginia lobbying for acupuncture advocacy, The NCCAOM Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, and the Acupuncture Advisory Board for the Virginia Board of Medicine. Haley has worked to represent acupuncturists, as well as the community, in the healthcare system. She is passionate about our acupuncture movement across the legislative and integrative healthcare systems. She is inspired to become more informed and involved through her work with her colleagues in the State and wants to continue to encourage our professional networks and group representation across the state, nation, and even further.
Learn more about her work in the following channels:
- http://vuim.edu
- https://www.facebook.com/vuimedu
- https://www.facebook.com/HaleyParkerFIT
- https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.vuim/
- https://www.instagram.com/vuimedu/
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-parker-vuim
34 min