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Dr. Marie Perkins, OTR/L, LMT, DOM, Dipl. Ac. is one of the most recognized practitioners in Palm Harbor as a “non-pharmaceutical” pain specialist. She is the founder of East West Healing Solutions and is dedicated to helping patients enjoy optimum health. Born and raised in Quebec City Canada, Dr. Perkins received her Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy from University Laval in 1993. Her passion led her to leave everything behind and immigrated to Florida in 1995. She proceeded with acquiring her Massage Therapy license from Bahkti Academy in 1999 and her Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004. Her goal for founding East West Healing Solutions was to be a pioneer in the community working at bridging the gap between Eastern and Western Medicine. She has established strong partnership with Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurologists, Pain Management Physicians, Doctors of Chiropractic, Rehabilitative Specialists, Athletic Directors, Coaches and Personal Injury Attorneys in the community proving not only that it can be done but also that a cohesive team approach is often the most efficient way to help a patient.. “Over the years I have continued to add to my knowledge in order to be able to help as many patients I possibly could. Most of the time, a joint effort from Western and Eastern Medicine is required to obtain optimal health. For that reason, patients should proactively seek a team of highly trained professionals in various fields, all working toward one common goal; the PATIENT’S best interest. Your health portfolio should be built with the same concepts as your financial portfolio; diversification is the key!, Dr. Marie Perkins tells her patients.” Aside from offering Traditional Acupuncture to Palm Harbor patients, her clinic also offers several other complementary treatments such as Herbal prescriptions, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Diathermia, Dry Aqua Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Medical Massage and Postural Analysis among others. Dr. Perkins also develops customized, personal healing and health plans for each patient at East West Healing Solutions.

Lumbar Pain And Acupuncture For Relief!

You’ve felt it; that severe or even aching pain in your lower back right after you played your favorite sport, or when you have moved suddenly or the most common scenario - lifting a heavy object.  More than likely you have noticed one or all of the following when you have hurt your back: • [...]

By |2017-09-01T17:33:38+00:00September 9th, 2014|Blog, Pain|Comments Off on Lumbar Pain And Acupuncture For Relief!

Give your Immunity A BOOST with Acupuncture!

The first line of defense for your immune system is a strong wei qi or defensive qi.  As we have discussed in the past, qi is the energy that is in our body.  Wei qi is a form of qi energy that circulates just below your skin’s surface.  This form of qi energy is responsible [...]

By |2017-09-01T17:25:29+00:00August 5th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on Give your Immunity A BOOST with Acupuncture!

Summertime, Sports Injury, East West Healing Solutions and You

Summer is in full swing and that means we are on vacation, outdoors enjoying ourselves and playing LOTS of sports. We all know that with sports, we can experience injury.  Injury can come at any time and for any reason, especially due to improper training, incorrect equipment, shoes and player contact.  The two major types [...]

By |2017-09-01T19:50:04+00:00July 1st, 2014|Sports Injury|Comments Off on Summertime, Sports Injury, East West Healing Solutions and You

Effective Post Operative Pain Management

Did you know, 86% of patients experience moderate, severe or even extreme pain after surgery?  Especially those who have had recent surgery to joints, knees, rotator cuffs and the meniscus.  Western medicine approaches pain management with medications causing severe and undesirable side effects.  Side effects from analgesics or more commonly known as pain killers can [...]

By |2017-09-01T17:20:59+00:00June 12th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on Effective Post Operative Pain Management

Acupuncture from Palm Harbor: An Effective Way to Treat Acute Pain

It appears that some doctors from Melbourne, Australia are close to quantifying the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating pain. Julia Medew, writer of health articles for the Sydney Morning Herald, says that the study in-progress is tackling the idea of using acupuncture, and other forms of Oriental medicine, in a hospital setting; something that was [...]

By |2017-09-05T13:34:26+00:00April 8th, 2014|Industry News|Comments Off on Acupuncture from Palm Harbor: An Effective Way to Treat Acute Pain

Acupuncture in Palm Harbor: Understanding Neck Pain and Its Relief

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese form of medicine that has found its way into many Western cultures. It involves penetrating the skin with specialized needles, stimulating some of the body’s pressure points and relieving pain. Acupuncture in Palm Harbor and elsewhere is commonly used to alleviate flexibility concerns and body pains coming from accidents, injuries, [...]

By |2017-07-26T05:50:53+00:00March 5th, 2014|Info Article|Comments Off on Acupuncture in Palm Harbor: Understanding Neck Pain and Its Relief

How Acupuncture in Palm Harbor Helps You Deal with Running Injuries

Running is a physical activity that can test your body to the core – and acupuncture can help you deal with the muscle pains related to it. As Cielestia Calbay explains in her article posted at running.competitor.com: “The sight of needles can make anyone cringe, but it may be worth a shot to help alleviate [...]

By |2017-07-26T05:50:54+00:00February 3rd, 2014|Info Article|Comments Off on How Acupuncture in Palm Harbor Helps You Deal with Running Injuries

The Benefits of Getting Professional Acupuncture in Palm Harbor, FL

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and has many positive effects on the body. It has been known to help relieve pain and other symptoms affecting the body. Getting acupuncture in Palm Harbor or in other areas can help greatly reduce or relieve pain in various parts of the body. […]

By |2017-07-26T05:50:58+00:00January 23rd, 2014|Industry News|Comments Off on The Benefits of Getting Professional Acupuncture in Palm Harbor, FL

Shutting Out All the Pain through Quality Acupuncture in Palm Harbor

Athletes are expected to train hard and surpass their limits when going out in the field. However, the pursuit of glory may have downsides in the form of physical pain and injury. Fortunately, there is a solution for an athlete’s painful woes, as Jeanne Rose explains in her piece for Yahoo! Sports: "Acupuncture is a [...]

By |2017-07-26T05:50:59+00:00December 2nd, 2013|Info Article|Comments Off on Shutting Out All the Pain through Quality Acupuncture in Palm Harbor

A Primer for People Considering Auricular Acupuncture in Palm Harbor

Auricular or ear acupuncture essentially follows the principles of conventional acupuncture, except it is focused solely on points on or around the earlobes. People considering acupuncture in Palm Harbor may opt for it as a stand-alone treatment, or else use it to supplement other healing techniques like cupping and massage. How exactly does ear acupuncture [...]

By |2017-07-26T05:50:59+00:00November 26th, 2013|Info Article|Comments Off on A Primer for People Considering Auricular Acupuncture in Palm Harbor
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