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Specializing in Acupuncture, Sports Medicine, Pain Relief, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Women's Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Reproductive Health and General Whole-body Wellness.
Cannon River Acupuncture is the private practice of Aaron Schindler. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and is a National Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Aaron is a doctoral candidate at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego. Aaron graduated with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN, and received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Minnesota at Mankato. In the fall of 2018, Aaron traveled to Korea and presented "The State of Acupuncture in Minnesota," to the Korean Ministry of Health in Busan, along with 12 other countries presenting. Aaron has also been certified in Korean Sports Medicine through the Donguibogam Academy. I specialize in a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries. With all these experiences combined my goal is to restore structural integrities and balance the inner/outer body to reduce pain, restore function and promote optimal performance.
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Mind
Acupuncture can benefit individuals living with high levels of stress and anxiety disorders. The stress-relieving elements of acupuncture help to also improve emotional regulation, overall mood, and boost overall feelings of wellbeing. Acupuncture selectively induces the release of enkephalins and dynorphins in both experimental animal and human trials. Clinical studies suggest its effectiveness for the treatment of various types of pain, depression, anxiety, spinally induced muscle spasm, stroke, gastrointestinal disorders, and drug addiction in an article from Biological Psychiatry a Journal of Psychiatric Neuroscience and Therapeutics.
Korean Medicine in mental health collectively covers the mind-body and emotions via acupuncture and herbs. By applying the clinical process of neuropsychiatric and mental problems using Korean Medicine. It introduces the concept of 'Hwabyung', which is medically recognized as an anger/angst syndrome in Korea. |
Body
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
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Spirit
Five Elements was one of the major doctrines influencing not only acupuncture but all aspects of society. Through the system of correspondences, Five Element acupuncture provides an understanding of the connections between body, mind, and spirit in health and disease.
The clinical application of the Five Element system provides an understanding of how the Taoist concept of the Laws of Nature can be used in modern medicine. Mental and spiritual health treatment is important if someone has witnessed or experienced a shock or trauma or suffered severe emotional, physical or mental abuse. Both Sun Simiao and Li Shizhen, "The Divine Doctors," wrote about treating spiritual crisis with herbs and acupuncture during the Tang and Ming dynasty. |
