Acupuncture
Acupuncture at Holistic Health Solutions
If you have a kink in your garden hose, the plants will not receive adequate water and will wither and die. For over 8000 years, acupuncturists have been detecting and correcting where the kinks, or blockages exists in vital energy of the body. The Chinese refer to this energy as Qi. When proper flow of Qi is reestablished to the body’s cells, tissues and organs, health is restored.
With 20 years experience as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. John Montoya is greatly valued as a gifted healer.
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About Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine is one of the oldest forms of health care. Use of herbs has been practiced for several centuries to cure any number of illnesses. Such medicines can be taken in the form of tablets, extracts, teas, essential oils or ointments. Various herbs can be used to treat a variety of minor and major health problems such as the common cold, sleep disorders, allergies, weight issues, digestive problems, hair & skin problems, anxiety & emotional disorders, heart problems, respiratory issues, hypertension, diabetes and cancer, just to name a few. Various parts of the plant such as stems, leaves, seeds, bark and roots are used in a variety of different ways to treat different health issues.
Chinese Nutrition Philosophy of Yin and Yang
The philosophy of Yin and Yang lies at the heart of Chinese Medicine and especially Chinese cooking. Low and high, dark side and sunny side, hot and cold, male and female…Opposites set in balance to create harmony at the table and in the body. If this balance is not achieved, the Chinese believe the body becomes vulnerable to illness. When cooking, the Chinese try to adhere to yin and yang principles in every dish.
This concept of Yin and Yang relates to food. Opposites are set in balance to create harmony in the body. If harmony is not achieved the body can be vulnerable to disease. Chinese Chefs believe in the importance of following the principles of Yin and Yang in the diet. There is always a balance in color, flavors, and textures. In China, live seafood, fresh meat and seasonal vegetables and fruits ae used when preparing meals. Chinese daily meals consist of four food groups: meat, vegetable, fruit and grains. For more information about the Yin and Yang lifestyle of nutrition please discuss this with Dr. John.
Acupuncture, Nutrition and Chinese Herbs
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese system of medicine in which the practice of inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to illicit a specific response to help the body heal itself. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes the body has a series of Meridians that run through out the body, much like the electrical system of a house. Just like a house, there are switches and electrical outlets placed at different areas in the house, each with its own individual purpose. Along the meridians, there are points, that when activated by either pressure or a needle, can activate the flow of energy or Qi (pronounced ‘Chee”) along the Meridian. When Dr. John assesses his patients, he will choose a variety of acupuncture points to place needles in along the meridians to urge the body to balance the Qi in the meridians. Bringing balance to the meridians, and ultimately the whole body, will help create a state of health in the body.
Acupuncture is used to treat any and all illnesses, syndromes and imbalances in the body. Acupuncture is a proven method to improving the quality of life.
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About the Team
At Holistic Health Solutions, we believe that at the root of every symptom there lies a cause. We aim not only to bring rapid relief, but understand that only treatments that address the actual cause will have lasting benefit beyond symptom suppression. Our unique approach assesses biomechanics, lifestyle, genetics and laboratory testing to custom tailor a treatment plan for optimized recovery.
About The Team
At Holistic Health Solutions, we believe that at the root of every symptom there lies a cause. We aim not only to bring rapid relief, but understand that only treatments that address the actual cause will have lasting benefit beyond symptom suppression. Our unique approach assesses biomechanics, lifestyle, genetics and laboratory testing to custom tailor a treatment plan for optimized recovery.
Meet Dr. Matt French
Upon graduating from graduate school, Dr. Matt French headed west and began practice in 1998 in the valley. It was after sustaining a neck fracture in a diving accident at the age of 20 that he first developed an interest in health care as a profession. His own experiences with pain and recovery gives him true understanding as to what his patients endure. In his over 20 years of practice, Dr. French has seen many thousands of patients including doctors, surgeons, celebrities and professional athletes. As a sought out health consultant he has appeared on FOX 10, Good Morning Arizona, 12 News NBC, ABC15, CBS 5 and talk radio. Often described as “the man with the magic hands”, Dr. French has an uncanny ability to pinpoint and relieve pain.
He and wife, Megan, have 2 daughters. Both he and his wife are avid cyclists and have both been Arizona state champions. Dr. French has played drums professionally, and regularly plays for his church. He is also an Adjunct Professor teaching both Anatomy & Physiology and Kinesiology to pre-med students.
Meet Dr. Matt French
Upon graduating from graduate school, Dr. Matt French headed west and began practice in 1998 in the valley. It was after sustaining a neck fracture in a diving accident at the age of 20 that he first developed an interest in health care as a profession. His own experiences with pain and recovery gives him true understanding as to what his patients endure. In his over 20 years of practice, Dr. French has seen many thousands of patients including doctors, surgeons, celebrities and professional athletes. As a sought out health consultant he has appeared on FOX 10, Good Morning Arizona, 12 News NBC, ABC15, CBS 5 and talk radio. Often described as “the man with the magic hands”, Dr. French has an uncanny ability to pinpoint and relieve pain.
He and wife, Megan, have 2 daughters. Both he and his wife are avid cyclists and have both been Arizona state champions. Dr. French has played drums professionally, and regularly plays for his church. He is also an Adjunct Professor teaching both Anatomy & Physiology and Kinesiology to pre-med students.
