Massage / Acupuncture

 

Angela Draper, MSTOM, L.Ac.

Angela Draper earned a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a four-year, comprehensive program in acupuncture, herbs and the fundamentals of Chinese as well as Western medicine.  She completed a two-year internship at Pacific College in general medicine, as well as two years at Acusport, a leading health center in orthopedic rehabilitation.  In addition, she has developed a passion for women’s health care and fertility for which she has furthered her studies.  She is a licensed acupuncturist and primary care physician in CA and has received her national certification.

Angela received a BA from the University of California at Santa Cruz in physical anthropology where she was able to travel extensively and became fascinated with traditional medical systems and global health care. She later studied massage in Thailand and the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA and went on to build a thriving massage practice in San Juan Capistrano, CA, specializing in acupressure, deep tissue, shiatsu, tui na, and sports massage.  During this time she also worked with Lisa Sherwood, CNM with Beach Cities Midwifery performing pregnancy massage and acupressure during labor and childbirth. She has worked on multiple professional athletes, from the NFL to the US Olympic team.

Angela strives to complement the modern day health care plan- bringing together ancient eastern health traditions with modern science to create wellness and longevity. Her mission is to provide the highest caliber of patient care combined with medical treatment that has proven continued results for thousands of years.

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive heath care system with a clinical history of over 3000 years. TCM includes acupuncture, herbal medicine and bodywork, dietary therapy, exercise based on traditional medicine principles and correct body mechanics. The general theory of acupuncture concludes that physiological function and heath depend on circulation of blood, nutrients and Qi (pronounced “chee”) throughout a network of channels in the body.  Qi is most commonly translated as “Energy,” though it can be as immaterial as spirit, or nerve impulse, and as material as blood, lymph and other body fluids.  Twelve primary channels traverse the surface of the body and connect internally to organs, glands and other anatomical structures. They provide balance, regulation and coordination of the physiological process.

TCM defines as a state of physical, mental and spiritual balance.  All illness and disease are fundamentally due to an imbalance on any of these levels, which can block the correct flow of Qi throughout the body.  Acupuncture is able to balance Qi throughout the entire body by manipulating designated points on the meridians with various techniques including the superficial insertion of acupuncture needles, the application of heat, pressure or electrical impulse and herbal medicine.  There are more that three hundred acupuncture points, each of which has a specific effect on the body.

 

Conditions Treated 

The World Health Organization has cited over 40 conditions that acupuncture can effectively treat, and countless others that provide strong therapeutic benefits.  Following is a list of commonly treated conditions.

Musculoskeletal

Arthritis
Traumatic/Repetitive Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Neck/Shoulder/Back Pain
Sciatica
Knee/Ankle Pain
Tennis Elbow/Tendonitis
Muscle Pain/Fibromyalgia
Post-operative Pain

Gynecological/Obstetric
Menstrual Disorders
Infertility
Menopause
Morning Sickness
Postpartum Recovery
Milk Production

Emotional/Stress

Anxiety/Insomnia
Hypertension
Depression
PTSD
Poor Concentration
Addictions

Digestive

Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea/IBS
Indigestion/Acid Reflux
Nausea/Vomiting

Neurological

Trigeminal Neuralgia
Facial Paralysis/Bell’s Palsy
Headache/Migraine
Neuralgia/Numbness
Stroke Recovery

Genital/Urinary

Bladder Infection
Hemorrhoids
Erectile Dysfunction
Incontinence
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Respiratory

Allergies/Asthma
Bronchitis/Sinusitis

Other Conditions

Chronic Fatigue
Skin Disorders
Tinnitus
Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Cosmetic/Facial Rejuvenation

Treatments

Treatments generally last about an hour. The needles are very thin (about eight times thinner than a hypodermic syringe) and are only used once. Most people describe the treatments as painless and relaxing. It is not uncommon for people to fall asleep during a treatment.  Treatment of most conditions usually begins with two treatments per week until the symptoms are regulated, and are then decreased in frequency as the patient’s health is restored

Contact

949.310.5202
angelasacupuncture@gmail.com