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Appointments Healing is the one thing in life that is non-negotiable. Caroline Myss, Anatomy of Spirit
Hours
To make an appointment that fits your schedule and preferences, contact
us:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Most insurances accepted.
Location & Map
Phone: 505-264-0024
Fax: 505-796-9047
Acupuncture Etc. llc
Dr. Constance Gehring, DOM, CWK
11000 Spain NE, Bldg. E
Albuquerque, NM 87111
drconstancegehring@zianet.com
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Preparing for an Appointment
The following suggestions are provided to maximize a safe and relaxing
experience with acupuncture. In order to reduce the risk of side effects,
please follow these instructions.
- Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to visit.
- Acupuncture is not performed on individuals who are fasting. Being
overly-hungry increases the risk of nausea or dizziness.
- Avoid alcohol on the day of your treatment.
- Acupuncture is not performed on intoxicated individuals. It is also
not advisable to become intoxicated shortly after treatment.
- Avoid heavy exertion immediately before and after treatment - a 2
hour window.
Acupuncture points are located all over the body. Many of the
acupuncture points that are commonly used are located between the wrists
and elbows, and the ankles and knees. You will be more comfortable is
your clothing can be easily rolled up to your elbows and knees. Women
should not year one-piece dresses. If necessary, a gown can be provided.
Be on time for your appointment so that you may benefit fully. Please
call 24 hours in advance if cancellation is necessary. We reserve the
right to charge for missed appointments without adequate notice.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Five
Element Correspondences
- The kidneys belong to Winter. During
the winter months the kidney energy is at its most vulnerable... but
winter is also the time when the kidney energy is most
 easily and
profoundly influenced. The emotion of the kidneys is fear. The kidneys
rule the teeth, bones, marrow, and nerves.
- The Spring is the season of the liver.
The emotion of the liver is anger, frustration.
 The element associated
with the liver is wood. The health of the liver manifests in the nails.
- The heart belongs to Summer. Its
color is red and it dominates the blood and vessels.
 The emotion associated
with the heart is joy.
- Late Summer is the season of the spleen.
Its element is earth and its color is yellow.
 The emotion of the spleen
is anxiety, pensiveness.
- In the Fall, the constitutional type of
Lung predominates. The lungs are associated with metal. They
rule over the skin and mucous membranes.
 The emotion for the lungs
is sorrow or grief.
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