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Dr. Katie Wellness Insights

 
 

Supportive Wellness Services

 
 
 

Are you looking for a more holistic approach to your whole-body health?


Dr. Katie understands that one solution does not fit all. That’s why she has created a multi-modality approach to true health through acupuncture, energy healing, trigger point injections, and guided meditation. Great as an enhancement to your Wellness Insights Consultations, these services get you feeling your best.

Please note: all Supportive Wellness Services must be preceded by a new-patient Wellness Insights Consultation.

 

Dr. Katie is here to help you find your balance.

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Looking for more?

We now offer additional supportive services: massage therapy, psychotherapy, life coaching, and more. Check out our new Wellness Insights Practice—a collaboration of health-minded professionals in the Darien, CT area.

 
 
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Acupuncture

 
 

What is acupuncture, and how does it work?

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing practice in which super-fine needles are inserted in precise locations on the body in order to help the body restore or maintain proper energy flow along pathways called meridians. According to Chinese Medicine, imbalances of our energy—called Qi—is the root of illness.

benefits

What we know from western medical research is that acupuncture increases blood flow in the body, reduces inflammation, and increases the production of helpful neurotransmitters and endorphins, our body's natural pain and stress relievers. Acupuncture is a beautiful way to restore balance to the body caused by internal and external stressors, and one of Dr. Katie’s favorite modalities to serve her patients.

Acupuncture has also been used to help reduce negative effects caused by:

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Neck and back pain, TMJ disorders

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis

  • Muscle spasms

  • Asthma, allergies and chronic congestion

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Menstruation or perimenopause

  • Nausea due to pregnancy, anesthesia or chemotherapy

While these are an example of conditions helped by acupuncture, there are many more reasons that patients choose this modality.

 

What to expect during your appointment

We recommend you arrive at your appointment with a little nourishment and hydration in your belly, and an empty bladder. These treatments often encourage your body’s “rest + digest” relaxation response which makes more urine, makes you hungry, or makes your body temperature decrease.

All acupuncture treatments are administered while you lie down in a comforting treatment room. Soft music, dim lighting, a heat lamp, and blankets can be requested to increase your comfort.

After treatment, we recommend you resume normal life carefully. You may feel a little tired, or a little more energized for the remainder of the day. We encourage you to choose mindful, gentle movement after sessions and not intense workouts.

Acupuncture treatments are recommended every week to two weeks for more substantial issues that you are trying to address, as there’s a benefit to consistent, regular treatments for the body. For more short-term symptoms, like an ankle sprain or muscle spasm, it may be helpful to visit more often for a shorter period of time.

 
 
 

Trigger Point Injections

 
 

What are trigger points, and how do injections work?

Trigger points are areas of muscle “knots” or spasms in the body that feel sensitive to the touch, often resulting after intense physical exercise, injuries, or chronic overuse. You know this feeling as the “hurts so good” (or just hurts!) when someone gives you a massage.

A trigger point in a muscle can cause strain within the muscle and in other related parts of the body through fascial connective tissue, leading to tightness and disruptions in our energy flow.

Dr. Katie uses technique similar to acupuncture to relieve these areas of muscle spasm with a needle technique called a trigger point injection (TrP). A small amount of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, is injected into the sore muscle, allowing the muscle contraction to ease and the body’s natural healing to take over.

 

What to expect during your appointment

We recommend you arrive at your appointment with a little nourishment and hydration in your belly, and an empty bladder. These treatments often encourage your body’s “rest + digest” relaxation response which makes more urine, makes you hungry, or makes your body temperature decrease.

TrP treatments are typically administered while you either sit upright or lie down in a comfortable treatment room. Soft music can be requested to increase your comfort.

After treatment, we recommend you resume normal life carefully. You may feel a little tired, or a little more energized for the remainder of the day. We encourage you to choose mindful, gentle movement after sessions and not intense workouts. Generally, patients report feeling mild soreness from TrP treatment for about a day before the pain eases considerably.

 
 
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Energy Healing

 
 

What is energy healing, and how does it work?

Similar to acupuncture, energy healing, also known as energy work, is a form of complementary medicine based on the belief that there’s a vital energy flowing through our bodies which can be influenced and supported.

The goal of energy healing is to help the body, mind, and spirit find balance, improve quality of life, support the immune system, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote general well-being.

Dr. Katie uses her own unique method for energy healing sessions that involve hands-on and hands-off modalities along with essential oils.

 

What to expect during your appointment

We recommend you arrive at your appointment with a little nourishment and hydration in your belly, and an empty bladder. These treatments often encourage your body’s “rest + digest” relaxation response which makes more urine, makes you hungry, or makes your body temperature decrease.

All energy healing treatments are administered while you lie down in a comforting treatment room. Soft music, dim lighting, a heat lamp, and blankets can be requested to increase your comfort.

You can receive energy healing with or without concurrent acupuncture. Acupuncture allows for alignment of the body and even deeper relaxation during an energy healing session, but it’s not necessary to pair the two together. When receiving both services, acupuncture needles are placed, and energy healing can begin.

After treatment, we recommend you resume normal life carefully. You may feel a little tired, or a little more energized for the remainder of the day. We encourage you to choose mindful, gentle movement after sessions and not intense workouts.

Energy healing treatments are recommended every week to two weeks for more substantial issues that you are trying to address, as there’s a benefit to consistent, regular treatments for the body.

 
 
 

Guided Meditation

 
 

personal meditation sessions

Dr. Katie can guide you through multiple types of meditation, including mindfulness, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques. Each meditation session is tailored to your specific needs.

Personal Meditation Sessions can be performed in-person or virtually. You’re welcome to bring your smartphone to record the session so that you can continue your practice at home.

Looking for a meditative moment right now? Dr. Katie offers a selection of guided, themed meditations you can use at home. Learn more about the Philosophy of Attending to the Self.

 

Group Meditation Sessions

Looking for a great activity for community-building, workplace harmony, or deepening friendship? Group meditation is an excellent way to help everyone feel better, regardless of age or ability.

Group meditation sessions can be performed in-person or virtually. In-person group meditation at the Wellness Insights practice will be limited to eight people, but can be expanded to include more people if you use your own space. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, and any other props that would increase your comfort. A virtual group meditation can include as many people as you would like.

 
 
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Ready to feel your best?

 
 
 
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Feeling unsure?

Visit our FAQ page, or set up a quick chat with the Dr. Katie team by emailing support@drkatie.com.

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Note: Wellness Insights is a doctor coaching program to improve lifestyle choices and overall health. All persons who engage in Wellness Insights must have a personal primary care provider for routine and sick care. My individual medical advice, review of individual medical records, and diagnosis or treatment decisions are based on this agreement and designed to augment your western medical care, not replace it.

Terms and Conditions: All Wellness Insight sales are final. We regret there are no refunds or cancellations. All services will be confirmed and delivered upon purchase by an email. Please contact us with any questions.

 
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