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What services do Dr. Holman and Dr. Allen offer? Physical exams Gynecological exams Well-child exams Sports Medicine Blood draw Routine labs Specialty labs Gastro-intestinal health evaluations Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation acupunctureWhat is Naturopathic Medicine?Founded upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. Naturopathic medicine is appropriate for the management of a broad range of health conditions affecting all people of all ages.Naturopathic physicians are the highest trained practitioners in the broadest scope of naturopathic medical modalities. In addition to the basic medical sciences and conventional diagnostics, naturopathic education includes therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, natural childbirth, classical Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, pharmacology and minor surgery.What is a Naturopathic Physician: Naturopathic physicians are licensed health care providers who have undergone rigorous post-graduated training at nationally accredited naturopathic medical universities. They are trained to provide primary care and/ or naturopathic specialty care. What is Acupuncture: Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture began to become better known in the United States in 1971, when New York Times reporter James Reston wrote about how doctors in China used needles to ease his pain after surgery.The term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. The acupuncture technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, metal needles that are one-time use only. The needles are disposed of after each treatment.Dr. Holman asks that the patient will have eaten within 2 hours of having an acupuncture treatment. Does acupuncture work?According to the NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture, there have been many studies on acupuncture's potential usefulness. Promising results have emerged, showing efficacy of acupuncture, for example, in adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in postoperative dental pain. There are other situations such as addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, low-back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma in which acupuncture may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative or be included in a comprehensive management program. An NCCAM-funded study recently showed that acupuncture provides pain relief, improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee, and serves as an effective complement to standard care. Further research is likely to uncover additional areas where acupuncture interventions will be useful.NIH has funded a variety of research projects on acupuncture. These grants have been funded by NCCAM, its predecessor the Office of Alternative Medicine, and other NIH institutes and centers.Visit the NCCAM Web site, or call the NCCAM Clearinghouse for more information on scientific findings about acupuncture.Read the NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture, to learn what scientific experts have said about the use and effectiveness of acupuncture for a variety of conditions.How might acupuncture work for you?Acupuncture is one of the key components of the system of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In the TCM system of medicine, the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces: yin and yang. Yin represents the cold, slow, or passive principle, while yang represents the hot, excited, or active principle. Among the major assumptions in TCM are that health is achieved by maintaining the body in a "balanced state" and that disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang. This imbalance leads to blockage in the flow of qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. It is believed that there are 12 main meridians and 8 secondary meridians and that there are more than 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body that connect with them.Preclinical studies have documented acupuncture's effects, but they have not been able to fully explain how acupuncture works within the framework of the Western system of medicine that is commonly practiced in the United States.9-14 It is proposed that acupuncture produces its effects through regulating the nervous system, thus aiding the activity of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. In addition, studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones and, thus, affecting the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions, such as immune reactions and processes that regulate a person's blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature.15,16Information Regarding Facial Acupuncture: Do you want younger, healthier looking skin?Try Facial Rejuvenation AcupunctureOffered by Dr. HolmanAcupuncture and Oriental Medicine procedures have been used effectively to treat disease for hundreds of years. The World Health organization lists 40 conditions, which may effectively be treated by Chinese medical methods. These include muscular-skeletal injuries, digestive disorders, respiratory diseases, women’s health issues, etc. Facial acupuncture has been found to reduce: bags under the eyes sagging jowls fine lines double chins drooping eyelids, facial puffiness and discoloration of the skinFacial acupuncture has also been helpful in improving facial muscle tone, increasing skin’s moisture, and increasing collagen production. Dr. Holman cannot guarantee the outcome of any course of treatment. Treatment course: The treatment consists of 12 visits, lasting approximately one-and-a-half hours each. Maintenance treatments are advised at least three times per year. Contraindications: Pregnancy, flues and colds, migraines, high blood pressure, acute hepatitis, lymphadema, epilepsy or other seizure conditions, serious heath conditions such as AIDS, some pituitary disorders, coronary artery disease and cancer, acute herpes outbreaks, acute allergic reactions, bleeding disorders, problems with bruising, tinnitus, and acute asthma.

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I have worked closely with Dr. Holman for the past several years. Her vast knowledge of natural medicine has been an integral part of helping me optimize my health. I firmly believe that this helped extend my career. As a 14 year veteran of the NFL, I am constantly looking to improve my health. Dr. Holman has been my secret weapon. Bobby Engram#84Seahawks Wide Receiver2001-2005

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Dr. Alice Holman, ND, L.Ac.

Dr. Holman is a board certified Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist who has been practicing for over ten years. She specializes in getting to the core of patient’s health problems to find the cause of their illness, and works with patients to regain optimal health. Dr. Holman is the third practicing physician in her family. Her grandfather was a cardiologist and her great grandfather was a family physician. She became interested in medicine while a student athlete at the University of Washington, where she did her undergradutate study. After her undergradutate work, Dr. Holman attended Bastyr University and graduated with degrees in Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture.

Dr. Micah Allen, ND, L.Ac.

Dr. Allen is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist with additional training in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Bastyr University. Micah attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. During her matriculation, she meet her husband with whom she shares a handsome son. Dr. Allen is vested in providing optimal healthcare to her patients while assuring that their concerns are met with the upmost respect and professionalism. During her down time, Micah enjoys exploring various parks and museums in the Seattle area with her family, reading, zumba and listening to music. For more information about Dr. Allen visit her personal website at www.drmicahallen.com.

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