Acupuncture Works
Dr. Shelley Ochs-Cooley, L.Ac., Ph.D.
Dr. Ochs has over 20 years of clinical experience in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, massage, nutritional counseling, and Qigong (energy) therapy. Commonly treated conditions include acute and chronic pain, insomnia, women's health, and digestive disorders. Acupuncture Works specializes in the effective treatment of neurological and psychological concerns, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. 会讲普通话；中国中医科学院博士毕业
What to Expect
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a therapy using very small needles on acupuncture channels to improve the functional capacity of the body and mind. Each treatment shifts the body-mind complex away from pain and dysfunction and towards balance and equanimity. The cumulative effects (usually 2-12 treatments 1-2x per week) result in a new state of health and well-being that the person seeking treatment is then able to hold on there own. Acupuncture is appropriate for pain, sports injuries, insomnia, depression, anxiety, IBS, menopause, dermatological disorders, headaches, allergies, and many other conditions.
Cupping and Acupressure Massage
Many conditions require direct, somatic interventions such as cupping, massage or heat therapy. Often, releasing the stagnation or tension at the level of muscles, fascia, or superficial acupuncture channels allows for faster healing of both orthopedic and internal conditions. These therapies are included as needed in acupuncture sessions.
Qigong Therapy and Guided Practice
Traditional Chinese medicine lineages before the 20th century were all based on knowledge of a subtle or energetic body-mind complex that co-exists with the gross physical body. In modern times, we can view this through the lens of psychology and mind-body medicine. At the same time, the more classical perspectives are still effective and meaningful in current clinical practice. Shelley Ochs practices Wisdom-Healing Qigong and incorporates it through visualization, movement and sound therapy as appropriate.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is based on a written tradition extending back 2,000 years. Because it is an integral part of modern healthcare in China today, many treatments have been modified and targeted to treat biomedical conditions. A careful intake, including tongue and pulse diagnosis, allows us to formulate an individualized combination of medicinal plants based on the root imbalance identified in the Chinese medicine system. Patients take herbal prescriptions in convenient powdered or capsule forms.
Chinese medicine provides relief from pain and disease by addressing our root imbalances as we treat immediate symptoms.
About Me
Shelley Ochs, L.Ac., Ph.D.
I have spent the last 15 years (2007-2022) in Beijing, China, where I completed a Ph.D. and apprenticed with master acupuncturist, Dr. Wang Juyi. I have treated patients in a large private hospital, private clinics, and non-profits, using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments, from rare autoimmune diseases to common colds.
My formal credentials include:
– B.A. with Honors in Chinese Literature from the University of Wisconsin, Madison
– M.S. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
– Licensed Acupuncturist, Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
– Ph.D. in the History and Medical Literature of Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, China.
How It Works
1. Initial Visit
The first visit includes a thorough review of all health and wellness concerns, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and an explanation of the primary pattern of imbalance in Chinese medicine.
2. Course of Treatment
The number of treatments required depends on the duration and severity of the conditions being addressed, but acupuncture therapy generally entails 2-12 treatments 1-2x per week. Combining acupuncture with herbal medicine and dietary therapy often leads to faster results.
3. On-Going Self-Care
Chinese medicine emphasizes preventing disease, increasing well-being, and treating conditions in a timely manner so that they do not progress to more severe disease. Specific recommendations for diet, exercise and sleep are an essential part of good health and longevity.
4. Wellness Practices and Maintenance Treatments
After symptoms and other health concerns have resolved, many patients return for periodic "tune-ups" to maintain results and improve overall physical and emotional well-being.
Fees and Payment
NOTE: We accept cash, check, debit and credit cards, HSA cards, and PayPal. Superbills can be provided for insurance reimbursement. Larger packages can be purchased to accommodate benefit expiration dates.