WHAT TREATMENTS DOES DR. HERWIG USE?

• Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on balancing the flow of Qi (energy) through meridian pathways. Traditional Chinese Medicine includes the use of acupuncture and herbs as a means to maintain and/or restore health. Dr. Herwig uses her skills in Reiki and Craniosacral therapy as part of her acupuncture treatments when such enhancement is indicated.
• Bowen Technique is a gentle yet powerful therapy which consists of a series of precise movements designed to allow the body to relax, reset and heal itself. The Bowen Technique treats a wide variety of conditions ranging from muscle pain to infertility, often in only 3-5 sessions.
• Clinical Nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended, and treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutraceuticals.
• Homeopathic Medicine is based on the principle “like cures like”. Homeopathy was developed in the 1700s. Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities. Dr. Herwig uses single homeopathic medicines to help with acute illnesses (earaches, diarrhea, colic, hot flashes, colds, coughs, cramps, grief, pms) as well as homeopathic complexes to increase the positive effects of good nutrition and herbs and bring the body to a higher level of health (i.e. using the unda drainage remedies).
• Psychosomatic Energetics through the use of the REBA device. The REBA device is a machine from Europe which assesses emotional aspects of illness through measuring brain waves (alpha, beta and theta waves). This is a wonderful tool to clearing unresolved emotional conflicts from the past and thereby bringing more energy to the present for your body to heal any physical ailments. It is called an “emotional baggage remover” by some! The process of using the REBA machine and the remedies associated with it is a year to a year and a half process and is a well worth the investment in your life.
• Herbal Medicine is the use of plants for healing. This medicine dates back to the beginnings of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology. Plant substances from around the world are used for their healing effects and nutritional value. Customized formulas are available for your individual needs. Common ones used in the clinic are GI-Encap(to heal the digestive tract), Motherwort Combination (for hot flashes), Birth Preparation Blend (for the last month of pregnancy), Stress Be Gone (to support and nourish the adrenals and decrease the effects of stress on our hormones and immune system)and two very powerful immune combinations: Deep Immune(for adults) and Children’s Cold and Flu Elixir(well-loved by children).
• Lifestyle Counseling is an important component of the Naturopathic Doctor’s role as a health educator. Physical, emotional, nutritional, and environmental factors affect health. Naturopathic Doctors help individuals make effective lifestyle choices.