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Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Dr. Byoung Jin Na

Dr. Byoung Jin Na

  • Psychological conditions
  • Fertility and Women's wellness
  • Eczema, Psoriasis, Acnes, Hives
  • GERD, IBS, Crohn’s Disease
  • Erectile dysfunction
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Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - R.Ac. Brian (Youngmok) Jang

Brian Jang

  • Acute and chronic pain
  • Auto injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Headache and TMJ disorders
  • Needle-free treatment

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Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

I am having a history of endometriosis, serious pain during period, and infertility. I had acupuncture treatment with Dr.Na for more than 1.5 years. At the 3rd month, my pain was totally gone, no more msp symptoms. After I get pregnant, Dr. NA still helped to get rid of nausea,…

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Fertility

Joy
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

I was recommended this place after suffering from a car accident and I was pleasantly surprised. The staff are nice, empathetic, helpful and make an effort in creating a relaxing atmosphere for their customers. All-in-all, great experience from a team that is, above all else, professional and caring.

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Pain

Paul
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

Highly recommend this place!Staffs are very friendly and the clinic is clean. Dr. Na is very knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients. It was my first time getting acupuncture therapy so I was nervous and also little suspicious about its efficacy. Surprisingly, my symptoms (skin problem and stomach pain)…

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Other internal conditions

Rachel
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

I visited this clinic to relieve muscle tension, tightness and pain in my shoulders. Dr.Na also prescribed herbal medicine for me and it helped with symptoms of fatigue. I felt so relaxed during the consultation & treatment. Great experience!

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Pain

Ian
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

I had this persistent and horrible cough for more than a month, I visited my family doctor and received treatment but nothing worked so I decided to give a try to acupuncture and see if it worked, also I wanted to see if they could do something to reduce my…

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Daniela
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

Highly recommneded! I've been going there for about a year now and I've been an advocate since day one! The clinic is welcoming and spotless, the staff (especially Liv) is very friendly and courteous, and as one of the patients said Dr. Jang is a wizard! He's got a magic…

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Other internal conditions

Ghazaleh
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

Great experience with Greenleaf Acupuncture! I had pain in the back of my leg that came from a hamstring sprain 8 months ago. Nothing seemed to work so finally decided to try acupuncture. I did the hour intensive session. It’s been three days now, and I have no pain at…

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Pain

Tiye
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

He is very thorough and professional. I live in vernon but always contact him when I have health problems. He gives acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment so the effectiveness from both treatments can cover almost everything. I have been taking herbal medicine for depression and chronic fatigue....and what a difference.…

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Anxiety / Depression

Minseok
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

Relief from night sweats! Wasn't sure what to expect but after multiple episodes each sleepless night, and drug treatment my last option, thought it would be good to try. Over the course of 3-4 weeks (twice weekly) there was a noticeable improvement right up to around 6 weeks where I…

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Insomnia

Melissa
Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Quotation Mark

I saw Dr. Na years ago, for many months. I had acupuncture and herbs 2x a week, then 1x a week. When I left, he had completely cured my reflux (heartburn) and other complex issues!!I am now taking my daughter to him, as I wouldn't entrust her care to anyone…

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June 10, 2022

Ache? Muscle pain? How do you treat it?

Pain is a warning our body sends to itself. Our bodies are sending signals to our brains. I personally think the signals are like, “there seems to be a problem with this part, so keep an eye on it”. There are different types of pain, but I'm going to discuss the common muscle pain that many people experience. In myalgia, the nerves connected to the muscle fibres are stimulated and transmit signals to the brain, which makes us feel pain. Thus, many therapists find the problematic “trigger point” by facilitating the muscle during treatment. So, what types of treatments are in progress? Firstly, speaking of massage therapy, a certain amount of physical stimulation is applied to the problematic muscle to promote blood circulation in the muscle and treat the problematic pain. The treatment does not cause much pain, so it is easy to access, but the duration is very short. Secondly, IMS (Intra-Muscular Stimulation), which is being carried out a lot in Physio, means treatment by giving stimulation to the inside of the muscle. It is a treatment method used in oriental medicine called Dry-needling or Knife-needling, where the treatment involves injuring the muscle with a needle to promote blood circulation and stimulate the muscle. Since these treatments require damaging the fascia or the muscle itself, significant pain may occur during treatment. Moreover, since the treatment involves purposely injuring normal tissues, there is a high risk for inexperienced practitioners. Lastly, my method of treatment is a type of Electro-Acupuncture, which promotes blood circulation and relieves the problematic pain points by inserting needles into the affected muscles and using an electric stimulator to give appropriate stimulation to the muscles to exercise. No artificial wounds are made during treatment, hence, there is no significant pain, and the duration is also long. However, since the intensity of stimulation is decided by the patient himself/herself, if the patient is strongly stimulated, he/she will experience general muscle pain (pain when receiving a strong massage) for 1-2 days but eventually, the pain will gradually get relieved. The pros and cons of treatment are briefly described in the table below. Of course, there are also pain relievers, exercise therapy, and other forms of treatment. As I said at the outset, pain is the body's warning to itself. The more you ignore these warnings and leave them alone, the worse the results will be. According to my clinical experience, those who come to visit at an early stage for treatment get treated after 1-2 treatments, but those who visit for chronic pain require much more treatment. If you are experiencing pain, we recommend that you seek treatment as soon as possible! Don't forget that “pain can reduce the quality of life”. Ph.D. Jang, Hosung

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June 7, 2022

Back Pain

Back Pain, Psoas Major Muscle? Quadratus Lumborum Muscle? Hello, this is Dr. Jang. Back pain is one of the main complaints of many patients who visit our clinic. The lower back is the center of our body; hence, it becomes very uncomfortable if you have lower back pain. It is uncomfortable to be in any position such as lying or sitting down - quite literally, impossible to move comfortably. Normally, these back problems are caused by an over-tight form of the back muscles. All muscles must relax and contract, but when the contracted state is sustained, it results in poor movement or pain. Typically, the muscles that have these problems are the Psoas major and Quadratus lumborum muscles. The Psoas muscle is attached to our Lumbar vertebrae, and the Quadratus lumbar muscle is in the form of covering the psoas. These muscles work to bend our backs or lift our legs. So, if these muscles have a problem, bending the back becomes difficult, or walking becomes uncomfortable. Usually, patients look for a variety of treatments for back pain. By far, I can say that acupuncture is the most effective. As mentioned earlier, the psoas muscle needs to be treated, but since the muscle is located deep inside the body, it is difficult to effectively treat the muscle in a form that stimulates from the skin (massage, electric patch treatment, etc.). If you apply strong pressure from the skin level to loosen the cramped muscle, it may rupture other fascia and cause more pain. However, since acupuncture can be treated by needles (a method to control the intensity of the stimulation according to the duration of the needle in the body), these side effects are minimized and results in the treatment being more effective. Contraction of the psoas muscle can also cause menstrual cramps, digestive problems, or bowel movement problems. If you have any discomfort in your lower back, we recommend that you receive an effective acupuncture treatment. Ph.D. Jang, Hosung

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Treatment Method

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the time tested therapy that has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. The philosophy behind the treatment is that energy lines or meridians circulate around the body. These meridians contain our energy flow or “Qi”. It is when this qi is impaired through the body that imbalance and illness occurs. With the insertion of fine needles at various points on the meridian, the energy can be moved or redirected to where it is needed most. In this way the body’s balance can be restored and the illness resolved. In the Western view, acupuncture likely works by stimulating the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals called neurotransmitters and hormones. These chemicals dull pain, boost the immune system and regulate various body functions.

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Acupressure Massage

Tui Na uses rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body, as well as a variety of techniques that manipulate and lubricate the joints. Tui Na directly affects the flow of energy by holding and pressing the body at acupressure points.

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Cupping Therapy

Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place.

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Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a therapeutic method of burning and warming by placing the moxa-wool or other medicated materials to points of the human body. With the help of the mild heat of the ignited moxa and the action of the medicine and through the meridian transmission, moxibusion has the therapeutic effect of warming and promoting the flow of qi and blood, as well as strengthening the body resistance to eliminate pathogenic factors.

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Herbal Medicine

Herbal therapy is the core of East Asian medicine. Herbs are simply plants and vegetables. Herbs are classified according to their natural properties, flavors, directions of qi movement, meridian tropism and therapeutic actions. Traditionally, a group of herbs, not a single herb, are selected as a formula for a given condition based on the diagnosis. Mixed herbs have no more side effects than mixed corns, carrots and peas.

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Herb Tea

Herbal tea has been imbibed nearly as long as written history extends. Also known as a tisane or herbal infusion, an herbal tea is simply the combination of boiling water and dried fruit, flower or herb. Documents have been recovered dvating back to as early as Ancient Egypt that discuss the enjoyment and uses of herbal tea

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TEM(Traditional Eastern Medicine) that aims form complete and exact solutions

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Many diseases have their own unique characteristics and ways of presenting themselves in the body. Diseases of certain areas of the body necessarily affect other parts, which in turn create certain patterns that can be identified. Being able to read these patterns is crucial to curing any given desease. Greenleaf Clinic’s practitioners have consistently studied and deciphered these patterns, successfully building and perfecting strategies of treating many conditions in TEM(Traditional Eastern Medicine), including phycology, gynaedcology, dermatology, and pain management cess, and are regularly published and circulated within the TEM(Traditional Eastern Medicine) practitioner community. We are extremely proud of the many patient reviews and testimonials left on our web site.

Greenleaf Acupuncture & Herb Clinic - Providing Exact Information And Taking A Comprehensive Approach
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Providing Exact Information And Taking A Comprehensive Approach Towards Eastern And Western Medicine

The era of approaching patients with Qi and Five element theory has passed. Current Eastern medicine understands the pros and cons of both Eastern and Western medicine, and strives to fill in the gaps of where each respective field is lacking. We act as a guide to those who are in urgent need of Western treatments. Helping patients to respond to these treatments as smoothly and comfortably as possible. To those who seek the Eastern path of treatment, we explain the methods and procedures of the treatment plans in a medical and scientific manner.

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Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 7:00pm

Saturday, Sunday & Holiday: Closed

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