What does Shen Men mean?* The character Shen refers to Spirits. Divinities. The vital principle. Something marvelous. The Spirits are Heaven within us. They conduct us and guard us, and we must guard them.
The character Men refers to a gate, it can be thought of a reference
to acupuncture points in general.
According to ancient Chinese thought our health and well-being depend on the harmonious dwelling of the "spirits" (shen) in the heart. At the deepest level the practice of medicine involves the proper communication between the practitioner and shen.
*From Rooted In Spirit by Claude Larre and Elizabeth Rochat de la Vallee
Shen Men ~ A Healing Arts Collaborative
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Burna Krugler, LICSW is a clinical therapist with 20 years of experience. She has practiced psychodrama, as developed by Jacob L. Moreno, MD, and is currently adding Systemic Family Constellations as developed by Bert Hellinger to her focus. She is the mother of two children.
Victoria Huitt, MAcOM
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Victoria earned her Master in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland in 1997. She is a Licensed Acupuncturist by the state of Minnesota and certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Commission.
Victoria is an Adjunct Faculty at the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine since 2002.
Victoria practices Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, herbal medicine with tongue and pulse diagnosis. Dietary therapy and lifestyle issues are used to promote well being and longevity.
Areas of interest are women’s health concerns including menstrual problems, infertility, pain and headaches, menopausal complaints and fibromyalgia. Victoria has extensive experience in the treatment of addictions, emotional and mental health disorders, and HIV/AIDS.
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