Char Marie, L.Ac.
Acupuncturist, Qigong Therapist and Herbalist
chinese medicine and energy arts of healing
For Athletes
From acupuncture, to herbs, to practicing meditation, qigong and mind/body disciplines, Chinese medicine is becoming a part of the wellness and health care programs of athletes, both elite, and recreational, around the world.
Many athletes are using Chinese medicine as a way to wellness, and also to prevent and treat injuries when they do occur. Acupuncture, herbal medicine and qigong can be used either as a sole therapy, or alongside western sports medicine, safely, making them great choices for an athlete interested in a natural way to wellness.
Some of the benefits athletes experience, through using acupuncture, herbs and qigong are:
~ a natural way to improve performance, without supplements, through mind/body training, meditation and qigong practice.
~ increased flexibility and openness
~ increased endurance through qigong practice, with focus on body, mind and breathing
~ better mental focus, and centeredness, in the game
~ enhanced intuitive ability on the court/field/etc.
~ a sense of strong team connectedness, and awareness of "group energy," which is often an effect of personal energy awareness.
~ decreased injuries, through better awareness and stronger constitution
~ a safe and effective way to treat injuries when they do occur, either as a sole therapy or in harmony with western sports medicine therapies.
~ Enhanced healing process, both postoperatively and also as a treatment for injuries.
My practice offers an integrated approach to total wellness for the athlete. We strengthen the constitution, as well as treat the root cause if there is an injury. Our focus is on prevention, and a strong constitution. Also, we consider the environmental factors in which an athlete trains. This is often very important, as many times the athlete is predisposed towards certain constitutional weaknesses, and the environment can exacerbate those creating additional challenges.
Click here for an interesting article on cordyceps, an herb commonly used by athletes! (on the seasonal energies page of this site).
Chinese Medicine Articles by various sources... for athletes!
Acupuncture scores points with athletes ~ Healthy Net Article
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Athletes article
Acupuncture.com article on overtraining and Chinese Medicine
More to come soon! The athlete page is growing, so check back frequently.
Many athletes are using Chinese medicine as a way to wellness, and also to prevent and treat injuries when they do occur. Acupuncture, herbal medicine and qigong can be used either as a sole therapy, or alongside western sports medicine, safely, making them great choices for an athlete interested in a natural way to wellness.
Gentle, natural and safe.. Chinese Medicine offers
care in harmony with an athlete's life, and with consideration to the environment in which they train.
Some of the benefits athletes experience, through using acupuncture, herbs and qigong are:
~ a natural way to improve performance, without supplements, through mind/body training, meditation and qigong practice.
~ increased flexibility and openness
~ increased endurance through qigong practice, with focus on body, mind and breathing
~ better mental focus, and centeredness, in the game
~ enhanced intuitive ability on the court/field/etc.
~ a sense of strong team connectedness, and awareness of "group energy," which is often an effect of personal energy awareness.
~ decreased injuries, through better awareness and stronger constitution
~ a safe and effective way to treat injuries when they do occur, either as a sole therapy or in harmony with western sports medicine therapies.
~ Enhanced healing process, both postoperatively and also as a treatment for injuries.
My practice offers an integrated approach to total wellness for the athlete. We strengthen the constitution, as well as treat the root cause if there is an injury. Our focus is on prevention, and a strong constitution. Also, we consider the environmental factors in which an athlete trains. This is often very important, as many times the athlete is predisposed towards certain constitutional weaknesses, and the environment can exacerbate those creating additional challenges.
Click here for an interesting article on cordyceps, an herb commonly used by athletes! (on the seasonal energies page of this site).
Chinese Medicine Articles by various sources... for athletes!
Acupuncture scores points with athletes ~ Healthy Net Article
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Athletes article
Acupuncture.com article on overtraining and Chinese Medicine
More to come soon! The athlete page is growing, so check back frequently.