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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.

The Truth About Carbs

Here is a little info-graphic to help understand how our bodies truly process foods; namely carbohydrates & fats.  Insulin insensitivity (our bodies inability to recognize large amounts of insulin in the system, and the inability to utilize it properly) plagues … Continue reading

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The Joys of Turmeric

And by joys I really mean, health benefits!  Turmeric truly is one of the all time Superfoods of our time.  There is pretty much nothing Turmeric will not benefit and it’s fun to cook with as well as easy to … Continue reading

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What Does Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture treats a wide range of disorders and disease and is even more effective when used in addition to other treatments.  According to the World Health Organization  in an analysis of Controlled Clinical Trials, Acupuncture was clinically effective in treating … Continue reading

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Acupuncture in Kandahar

Check out this video uploaded by the Department of Defense! Presently, the Department of Defense (DOD) and even the Veterans Administration (VA) is increasingly using Acupuncture as a treatment modality.  This is truly a great thing to see as a … Continue reading

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How Does Moxibustion Work?

One of the most useful modalities in Chinese Medicine is the herb known as Moxibustion.  Otherwise known as Mugwort, Artemisia Vulgaris, or Ai Ye (chinese pinyin); it can be used in a number of different ways.  It can be taken … Continue reading

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