Andi earned her Masters in Oriental Medicine and Bachelors in Nutrition at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Racine, WI and is a Nationally Board Certified and State of Wisconsin Licensed Acupuncturist.
Andi completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she earned a Bachelors in Kinesiology with an emphasis is Exercise & Fitness.
Andi is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer bringing an integrated approach to wellness therapies.
When you schedule an appointment for acupuncture, Andi will meet with you one on one to discuss your medical history, current conditions, and treatment.
During your initial intake, she will go over all your questions related to acupuncture and explain how acupuncture can work for you.
We may also discuss Traditional Chinese Medical Nutrition as this relates to your individual condition.
Andi will also complete a TCM Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis to determine what is going on inside your body.
With all of the information gathered from your initial intake, Andi will formulate a Traditional Chinese Medical Diagnosis.
Each individual presents with a different TCM pattern or diagnosis, which is then treated with an acupuncture, herbal, and/or nutritional prescription tailored toward each individual.
Please fill read and sign the health history form prior to your first visit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
What can Acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture has received recognition in the West for the treatment of chronic pain and pre-operative analgesia.
However, most are not aware that Acupuncture is an effective treatment for many conditions.
In 1997, the National Institute of Health (NIH) published a Consensus Statement on what Acupuncture could successfully treat.
This statement can be viewed at http://consensus.nih.gov/1997/1997Acupuncture107html.htm.
According to the panel, there is clear evidence of the following biological effects of acupuncture:
- Release of endorphins (substances that inhibit pain)
- Regulation of endocrine function
- Increased circulation
- Enhanced immune function
The NIH Consensus stated that acupuncture successfully treats these conditions:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
- Low-back pain
- PMS
- Shoulder pain
- Addictions
- Asthma
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Sciatica
- Stress
- Menstrual cramps
- Myofascial pain
- Nausea in pregnancy
- Osteoarthritis
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Tennis elbow
- Postoperative dental pain
- Postoperative nausea& vomiting
- Nausea and vomiting as side effects of chemotherapy
Recently, the NIH has granted millions of dollars with the express purpose to study the effects of Acupuncture and other complementary modalities for the many challenging health concerns we face today.
In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) published an article that expanded the list of treatable conditions described by the NIH, titled "Acupuncture: Review & Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials."
This article was peered reviewed by John Amaro, D.C., FIAMA, Dipl.Ac., L.AC. and the findings were published in Acupuncture Today, (2004) available at http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/archives2004/oct/10amaro.html.
This abbreviated list identifies the many conditions for which the World Health Organization considers Acupuncture appropriate treatment:
Respiratory/Ear, Nose, Throat: colds & flu, asthma, bronchitis, sinus infections, runny nose, allergies, earaches, acute tonsillitis
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Constipation, diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer, Acid Reflux, GERD, Hiccough, Esophageal Spasms, Colitis
Musculo-Skeletal/Neurological: back/neck pain, arthritis, sciatica, bursitis/tendonitis, neuralgia, Bell's/Cerebral Palsy, headache/migraine, dizziness, stroke, sprains/strains, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, sports/traumatic injuries
Mouth Disorders: toothaches, post extraction pain, gingivitis, acute and chronic pharyngitis
Eye Disorders: Acute conjunctivitis, central retinitis myopia (in children), cataracts (without complications), floaters, blurry vision
Dermatological: acne, herpes, eczema
Genito-Urinary/Reproductive: amenorrhea, impotence, infertility, incontinence, PMS, PID, Vaginitis, irregular menstruation, menstrual cramps, uterine bleeding, spotting & excessive bleeding, menopausal syndrome, morning sickness, difficult labor, urinary difficulties, prostatis
Internal: hypo/hyperglycemia, hypertension, ulcers, irritable bowels/Colitis, hemorrhoids, diabetes, epigastic pain, abdominal masses
Mental/Emotional: anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, palpitations
Contact Andi
Integrative Acupuncture Therapy LLC
Andrea Rogosienski, MSOM, L.Ac
Phone: 414-852-1564
E-Mail: acutherapy@live.com