Gentle Tiger Acupuncture

     What do I do here at Gentle Tiger Acupuncture? I do NOT do acupuncture. What? you may be thinking/saying. That’s a bold statemtent considering I have a degree in Oriental Medicine and a license to practice acupuncture in the state of WI (www.drl.wi.gov Lic # 510-055). What I intend is thus: the word “acupuncture” doesn’t convey much ABOUT acupuncture. Usually if it does mean something it’s “NEEDLES”. I understand that feeling intimately, especially with the phobia many of us (yes, I too cannot handle hypodermic needles – eeewwww!) have here in the West with those MASSIVE (I exxagerate, but they FEEL massive!) hypodermic needles that are hollow. – ACK. It makes me naseous if I ponder it too long.

     The beauty of acupuncture needles is that (continue reading…)

I am excited to share with you that I have received a new Ratepoint review and you can check it out – click on the “check our reputation” button to the RIGHT. I encourage you to do so if you’re trying to decide where to go for your acupuncture: whether you’d like to switch from your current acupuncturist, new to town or would like to receive it for the first time. Or you’re already coming to Gentle Tiger Acupuncture and are curious as to what others are saying about their experiences. thanks! – Miguel

Back on May 18, 2010, I blogged about the safety of acupuncture needles. It included an article debunking some old information that is no longer valid. What I’m including in this super blink of an eye blog is MORE information AND a little known secret about acupuncture needles  that will allow you to rest easy when you come to Gentle Tiger Acupuncture: (continue reading…)

I would like to give a little insight into a few of the comforts and features of the acupuncture experience at Gentle Tiger Acupuncture. I’ve thought about what we do for you and for those of you who are working to decide whether or not acupuncture is right for you, I’d like you to know that receiving acupuncture at Gentle Tiger Acupuncture is just the tip of the iceberg. So check out this list and enjoy… (continue reading…)

That’s right, count ‘em 3 new practitioners in suite 250. I intro’d you to Merv Rawson in the last newsletter (remember, “no charge for awesomeness”?). I’ll be sending out an invite for the intro to Donna Eden Energy Medicine, soon. The other new practitioner in the space will be Stephanie Gifford. She’s an occupational therapist. I’ll also be giving you more info in regard to her soon. And last but not least el tercero! (that’s spanish for “the third”) Martyn Luberti. Martyn is a long time resident of Madison and a body worker.

      Here’s the 411 (information) on their arrivals into the new space: (continue reading…)