In Chinese Medicine and specifically in 5 Element Acupuncture, individuals are looked at through the lens of how we correspond to nature. There are 5 elements that we look at when diagnosing a person, these include Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
Each individual is a mixture of all of these elements, some more pronounced than others, and primarily always one in that is our signature element, which creates our own personal archetype. Often times, the element we encompass the most is where our biggest strengths and our biggest weaknesses show up. What’s so cool about this, is you can almost predict certain health concerns, issues, and Chinese diagnostic patterns when you really understand where a person is coming from.
As a practitioner, there are a number of ways to observe and diagnose, using this tool. These include certain personality traits, physicalities, patterns of disorder and disease, tongue & pulse diagnosis, observations of coloring, sound, and body-type.
Check out the following info-graphics to understand more about using the elements as both diagnostic modalities and just for the fun of it. I’ve also included a link to a fun test to see which of the elements most represents you.
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Click here to find out which archetype best describes you.
About eresko
I am a licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM Board certified Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. I live in Hailey, Idaho, where I have an Acupuncture practice, Erin Hill Acupuncture as well as a type of Integrative Wellness Care practice, Tune Up.
I am also a Level I & II certified Kettlebell Instructor and teach private classes in the Wood River Valley, Idaho.
I have been very active in sports and athletics since I can remember. I received my BS in Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado @ Boulder. In my practice I utilize all modalities to help get you where you want to be, whether with Acupuncture, Nutrition, or Kettlebell training.
I am well versed in treating Sports specific conditions; pain, injuries, strains & sprains and use my knowledge of the body both from a Chinese Medical standpoint and a traditional Western one; a concept that most of my patients are familiar with. In addition, I incorporate my knowledge of the physical body & how we move, where restrictions, pain, or tightness may reside and how that, in turn, affects the internal organs or vice versa. For each individual that walks through my door, I am able to assess what each person needs as far as therapy to achieve their goals. Each person is different, inside and out and treatments should reflect that.
Among my modalities, I use Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tuina (a type of Chinese bodywork), Japanese style Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Nutrition, and Lifestyle coaching as well as my Kettlebell training for rehab and for improving one's fitness level.
