I have always been an advocate of complimentary medicine- where western medicine leaves off; alternative forms of healing can definitely contribute to overall health and well-being. A McMoyler Method graduate, Alana Hammer MS, L. AC, recently contacted me; we met in her SF based office to discuss the range of treatment options for expectant and new mothers: inducing labor, breech position and pre-natal/post-partum mood disorder. Then-she gave me a treatment-(not pregnancy related!). I honestly cannot to tell you HOW acupuncture works…I CAN say that the overall effect was incredible (the needles do not hurt by the way.) She listened carefully as I answered her in-depth questions about my health and lifestyle, covered me in a soft blanket and even had heat lamps to be sure I was warm enough. As I listened to soft music playing in the background, I felt overwhelmingly calm and relaxed. Was it the effect of ‘being taken care of’ or the healing via different pathways? Not sure…it is, however, reminiscent of what to do with a woman in labor: listen carefully and respond lovingly.

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