A Center for Natural Healing: Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga

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A Center for Natural Healing provides a holistic experience in health care with an array of clinical services in Classical Chinese Medicine, Japanese Meridian Therapy, Acupuncture, Herbal & Nutritional Therapy, and Therapeutic Massage. Additionally, our Dharma Studio offers Yoga and Qi Gong classes as well as a variety of workshops and continuing education courses. Please join our mailing list for the latest updates.

DHARMA STUDIO CLASSES

Located directly upstairs from our clinic, Dharma Studio offers Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation classes as well as workshops, seminars, trainings and more! See our weekly Yoga & Qi Gong class scheduleand register for class today!

Create your own Healing Essential Oil Blends with Dr. Therese Walsh-Van Keuren, L.Ac., PhD

Saturdays, March 3 & 10, 2012 1-4pm *6 CEUs pending approval*

Learn to blend your own unique essential oils formulas using methods practiced in China, Europe, India and the US. You'll be amazed at what you create in the course!!

Early bird special -$60 per class/$90 for both classes if registered by February 3rd (and for students);

$75 per class/$120 for both classes thereafter. All materials included. Space is limited.

About

The Center

Our Team

Salvador Cefalu, L.Ac. and Setareh Moafi, L.Ac., Q.M.E. each offer a broad range of experience and expertise. They both continue their study of Classical Chinese Medicine with 88th generation Taoist Master, Jeffrey Yuen.Salvador Cefalu, L.Ac. has practiced the healing arts for twenty-five years. He received his Master's degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Meiji College in San Francisco in 1994 and is one of the leading practitioners of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture with Gold & Silver needles in the U.S. His skills come from extensive training with three of Japan's finest acupuncturists, Anryu Iwashina, Masakazu Ikeda and Koei Kuwahara. Salvador also practices Classical Chinese Acupuncture and includes Herbs, Gems & Stones and Essential Oils in his clinical practice. Setareh Moafi, L.Ac., Q.M.E. integrates classical approaches to Yoga and Chinese Medicine to offer an accessible path to wellness for her patients and students. Setareh has a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley. She has completed two Yoga teacher training certification programs and was founder of Yoga of Los Altos, the first yoga studio in Los Altos, CA. She is working on a PhD in Classical Chinese Medicine. More information at www.setarehmoafi.com.
A Center for Natural Healing was established in 1994 to provide an integrative approach to health care and wellness. Through Classical Chinese Medicine, Traditional Japanese Acupuncture as well as supplemental therapies that include Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Essential Oils, Gems and Stones and even Yoga and Qi Gong classes, we aim to empower patients to experience their inherent healing potential. While modern approaches to healing strive to alleviate symptoms, our classical approach treats the entire person and his or her unique challenges and attributes. Through gentle, personalized care, we encourage each individual to participate fully in the healing process.
Services

Acupuncture

We specialize in Classical Chinese Acupuncture as well as Traditional Japanese Meridian Therapy, an acupuncture treatment that uses only light needle contact on the skin, without needle insertion or discomfort. Both methods are gentle yet powerful for treating a wide range of conditions.JAPANESE MERIDIAN THERAPY This therapy allows the patient to feel the subtle flow of Qi energy through the body and is gentle enough for infants, geriatric and very weak patients. Most importantly, it is a highly effective treatment for restoring and optimizing health for a broad range of conditions ranging from external problems such as sports injuries to internal health disorders with results that can be noticed immediately.Japanese Meridian Therapy is a painless option for children and patients with needle phobia.The Traditional Japanese Meridian Therapy we offer is rooted in the 3,000 year old tradition of Classical Chinese Medicine. This unique treatment technique, however, is a modern acupuncture style that was developed through the blind-acupuncture tradition in Japan called Toyo Hari (meaning Far East Needle Therapy). Japanese Acupuncture is known for diagnostic and treatment methods founded on the art and skill of palpation. This hands on treatment approach allows for accurate assessment of health imbalances and provides insights for tailoring each treatment according to the patient's individual needs. CLASSICAL CHINESE ACUPUNCTUREOur focus is to provide our patients with Classical Acupuncture methods that are based on the original practices of this healing art form. Classical Chinese Acupuncture as originally developed differs greatly from todays modernized acupuncture practice, called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has become standardized in China and most acupuncture colleges in the U.S. While TCM style focuses on acupuncture point functions to alleviate symptoms, Classical Acupuncture, which is based on the principles of Meridian Energetics, takes a more holistic approach to balancing the body. TCM thus falls short in getting to the root imbalances causing the symptoms and therefore practitioners of this approach rely more on herbal medicine to help heal their patients on a deeper level. This radical deviation toward what is now known as TCM started centuries ago during China's Ming Dynasty (14th-17th CE) when acupuncture was simplified into what is now a Primary Meridian based treatment rather than a complex practice based on 5 different energetic systems. During the time of the Ming Dynasty, the Imperial Academy considered Classical Acupuncture to be too complicated to practice and, with their bias towards herbal medicine, they believed acupuncture was only effective for acute problems and not chronic diseases. Another radical shift occurred in the early 20th century with the influence of Western science in China and Japan. In both countries acupuncture had become essentially illegal to practice for a short period of time as Western medicine and herbal medicine were considered to be the potent treatments for their modern infectious type diseases. However, because acupuncture was still being utilized by the poor in rural areas, the tradition survived. This continued practice of acupuncture eventually led to the restoration of acupuncture as a legal medical practice in both China and Japan. Acupuncture did however become influenced by Western science in an effort to legitimize the practice and understand its efficacy.The influence of modern science led to the creation of today's modern standardized acupuncture point based system of treatment which focuses on treating symptoms. Our focus is to implement and restore classical approaches to Acupuncture in order to address the body's underlying imbalance and thus eradicate symptoms or disease.Our integration of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture with the Classical Chinese approaches to Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Essential Oils, Gemstone and Dietary Therapies provides powerful treatments for a natural healing experience.
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Essential Oils, Gems & Stones

We are excited to be part of a pioneering movement in the use of Essential Oils, Gems and Stones in the context of Classical Chinese Medicine.Essential Oils, Gems and Stones are considered the most potent forms of Chinese herbal medicine because their effects resonate on the deepest energetic level of the body. Although Essential Oils have received more attention therapeutically than Gemstones, according to Ge Hong, one of the honorable early Chinese alchemists, Gems and stones are the most potent form of herbal medicine and thus fundamental in Classical Chinese herbal medicine. Stones do not degenerate like plant and animal herbal sources and actually evolve into other mineral species. Because of this, gems and stones were considered the modality of choice to provide the most permanent healing changes to the body.As practitioners of this rich tradition of Classical Chinese Gemstone Therapy, we have experienced miraculous results with its implementation.Essential Oils are also a potent form of herbal medicine because essential oils contain the essence of the plant which resonates directly with the essence of the human body. ‘Essence’ in Chinese Medicine, also referred to as the ‘Jing’, corresponds to the body’s deepest energetic level; the Constitutional Energetics. In scientific terms, Essence or Jing relates to the body’s genetic material and the DNA that controls regeneration and aging. Therefore, Essential Oil Therapy is another modality to directly impact the deepest aspect of the body’s healing system to facilitate deep healing within the body. It is also ideal treatment for addressing emotional and mental imbalances because they directly transmit through the olfactory system to impact the limbic brain where traumatic memories are stored.The application of Essential Oils and Gemstones can both be done topically over acupuncture points to stimulate the Meridian energy circuits or taken internally as Gem Elixirs and Essential Oil custom blends. These two healing modalities allow patients to do home care so they can be directly involved in their healing process. They are exciting approaches that powerfully and safely treat both acute and chronic conditions.

Massage

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage sessions at A Center for Natural Healing are offered by Klaudeen Shemirani (www.klaudeen.com).Indulge yourself with a dream-like experience and peaceful state of being. Long, gentle, deep and fluid massage strokes and kneading for intense relaxation. These therapeutic massages not only feel great but also help and inspire you into a better state of being and clarity about your mind-body wellness, and where you are on your life's body journey. The circulation and healing relaxation you will experience will help your mind-body release toxins, making room for new energy and aliveness. There are 11 major organ systems that live in and sustain the human body. The benefits of massage can stimulate, rejuvenate, support and relax these interactive organ systems. Since the organ systems interact in so many different ways, the benefits of massage on any system, organically impacts others as well. Welcome to your holistic body journey!

Essential Oils, Gems & Stones

Massage

Yoga & Qi Gong

Acupuncture

Dharma Studio

Dharma Studio Events

Dharma Studio News & Events

Dharma Studio is A Center for Natural Healing's all new integrative education institute. Located directly above our clinic, the studio offers Yoga & Qi Gong classes, as well as workshops and continuing education courses (CEU approved) on a variety of wellness related topics. See our events and class schedule to join us for a class!UPCOMING EVENTSCreate your own Healing Essential Oil Blends with Dr. Therese Walsh-Van Keuren, L.Ac.Saturdays, March 3 & 10, 2012 1-4pm at the Dharma Studio *Earn 6 CEUs!*Learn to blend your own unique essential oils formulas using methods practiced in China, Europe, India and the US. You'll be amazed at what you create in the course!!Early bird special--$60 per class/$90 for both classes registered by Feb 3rd; $75 per class/$120 for both classes thereafter. All materials included. Space is limited.Yoga Integration Spring Daylong Retreat with Setareh Moafi, L.Ac.Sunday, March 11, 2012 9am-4pm at Hidden Villa. Details at www.setarehmoafi.comDharma Studio at A Center for Natural Healing1807 Pruneridge Avenue, Suite C, Santa Clara, CA 95050408.686.YOGA(9642)Please join our mailing list for updates and details, or let us know if you have an interest in participating as a student, teacher and/or healthcare practitioner.

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Class Offerings

All of our classes are appropriate for all levels. Beginners welcome. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat to all classes.QI GONG pronounced "chee gong" dates back thousands of years to ancient China. The word “qi” (or “chi”) means “life force” or "vital energy of the body," and “gong” means accomplishment or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Thus, qi gong means “cultivating energy.” The practice involves gentle, rhythmic exercises combined with simple breathing techniques to relieve stress, boost the immune system, and increase the body’s innate healing abilities. Qi Gong is quickly becoming popular in the West for its healing power as well as the fact that the routines can be learned very quickly and are perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels.YOGA INTEGRATION A gentle blend of Yin/Yang Yoga with Meditation and insights based on the principles of Chinese Medicine. Yin Yoga increases flexibility through long held postures that stretch the connective tissue, circulating blood, fluid and energy through the meridians. Yang Yoga is more active and designed to strengthen the muscles and increase endurance. By balancing Yin and Yang, deep stretch and fluid movement, we cultivate a meditative practice that aligns body, breath and mind.YIN YOGA "Yin" (relative to Yang) refers to that which is passive, slow, deep or cooling. Yin Yoga is a series of long held postures designed to stretch the body’s connective tissue to increase flexibility and open the meridians. This allows for the nervous system to calm down and the hips, pelvis and lower back release to bring ease in the body for deeper meditation practices or simply for greater daily comfort in the body-mind.GENTLE YOGA A gentle slow flow, with relaxing floor stretches great for all levels of students. The student will loosen and open the joints with gentle flowing stretches and breathing exercises, slow yin stretches, and strengthen as well as relax the entire body. There will also be gentle core strengthening to support the health of the back. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace and to modify for any injuries and back pain. Students with injuries and back pain or athletes with sore muscles has found this type of class to be very helpful towards their recovery process. Every class is creative and unique but always geared to be gentle.

Class Schedule

Class Schedule - January 2012

Monday

11:00am-12:00pm—QI GONG (Salvador)

*5:00-5:30pm—MEDITATION (Setareh)

5:30-6:45pm —YOGA INTEGRATION (Setareh)

7:00-8:00pm—QI GONG (Salvador)

Wednesday

9:30-10:45am—YOGA (Debora)

7:00-8:00pm —QI GONG (Salvador)

Friday

9:30-10:45am—YOGA INTEGRATION (Setareh)

*5:00-5:30pm—MEDITATION (Neda)

5:30-6:45pm —YOGA INTEGRATION (Neda)

Saturday

10:30-11:45am—YOGA INTEGRATION (Setareh/Neda)

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Drop-in $15 Monthly unlimited $69

10 class pack $120 20 class pack $200 *Meditation by donation

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat to

all classes. Mat rental $1.

Teachers

Setareh Moafi-Yoga No Frame

Setareh Moafi, L.Ac. integrates classical approaches to Yoga and Chinese Medicine to offer an accessible path to wellness for her patients and students. Setareh is the Co-Director of A Center for Natural Healing and Co-Founder of Dharma Studio. She has a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley.

Setareh is a Registered Yoga Teacher(RYT) having completed two Yoga teacher training certification programs, and was founder of Yoga of Los Altos, the first yoga studio in Los Altos, CA. Setareh's experience inspired her to develop Yoga Integration, a gentle blend of Yin and Yang styles of Yoga and Qi Gong interwoven with insights based on the principles of Classical Chinese Medicine. This harmonious interplay of passive and active styles of Yoga and Qi Gong challenges yet calms the mind, body and spirit. More information at www.setarehmoafi.com .

Salvador Cefalu-Qi Gong

Salvador Cefalu, L.Ac. has practiced the healing arts for twenty-five years. He received his Master's degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Meiji College in San Francisco in 1994 and is one of the leading practitioners of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture with Gold & Silver needles in the U.S.

Salvador is the Founder and Co-Director of A Center for Natural Healing and Co-Founder of Dharma Studio. His gentle, intuitive and integrative approach in the clinic is what guides his Qi Gong classes. A long-term student of 88th generation Taoist Master, Jeffrey Yuen, Salvador incorporates the principles of Classical Chinese Medicine to deepen the understanding of Qi Gong exercises. His teaching emphasizes fluid movements that strengthen and balance the body, mind and spirit.

Neda Saleh- Yoga No Frame

Neda Saleh teaches a graceful blend of Yin and Yang Yoga, physical movement and spiritual connection. Yang postures and movement work the muscles, strengthen, and tone the physical body. Yin postures stretch tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue to open the body at a deep level and increase flexibility.

Incorporating breath-work and meridian theory from Chinese Medicine enhances the flow of energy throughout the entire body. All the while, soulful music and poetry from the mystical Rumi create playful and unique classes that respond to the energy of the students. Neda holds a bachelors degree in Public Health from UC Berkeley. Currently, she is pursuing her passion in natural healing through a Master’s in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at Five Branches University. More information at www.nedayoga.com.

Debora Cohen-Yoga No Frame

Debora graduated from San Jose State University with honors in psychology, and twice published in professional journals. Her post-graduate education includes over 100 doctoral hours and 300 clinical practicum hours through the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology’s PhD program in clinical psychology. Debora's 25 year career in fitness lead to her to teach yoga 15 years ago. Her wide range

of yoga studies includes Desikachar, Bikram, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, yin and restorative Yoga, Yoga tune up, and a 40 hour qigong certification. Debora completed her massage certificate and basic, intermediate, advanced and Master-Instructor Energy Therapy certificates. Debora connects intuitively and energetically to her group Yoga classes while she pulls from her rich education creatively, down to earth, with fun and humor. She enjoys helping people go at their own pace and to find a joyful, healing connection with their body.

More information at www.spiritualwellnessctr.com.

Teachers

Setareh Moafi Salvador Cefalu Neda Saleh Debora Cohen

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Testimonials Testimonials"This is a truly amazing, life changing place. I had suffered with migraines for twenty years...I had tried all kinds of different pills but noticed that the side affects were almost as bad the headaches. Salvador was always optimistic and willing to give answers when doctors would just prescribe pills. He gave me and my body the tools to begin to heal. A short time after my treatments with Sal my headaches had disappeared. I would have thought it was a miracle except Salvador has so many stories of others who have been healed...It's an extremely comfortable and relaxing experience. I have recommended Salvador to my girlfriend and my cousin and they too have had similar results." --Joe, San Jose, CA"Setareh's treatments and yoga instruction have been instrumental in not only helping me manage my depression, but eliminating some lifelong digestive issues I was experiencing. I've even been able to stop taking antidepressants! More recently, Setareh's specialty in treating sports injuries has helped me tremendously in healing a disc bulge and related nerve inflammation..." - Karen, San Jose, CA"Recently I developed Breast Cancer...I had horribly debilitating side effects from chemo which I was told I had little chance of recovering from. With Salvador's assistance, my body healed completely and I was able to continue with my chemo...Even my physicians, who were quite skeptical of acupuncture are now convinced of it's benefits. I have worked as a Registered Nurse for 8 years now and although I do believe that Western Medicine can help us heal, there are certainly limitations. Acupuncture has so much to offer." --Jessica, San jose, CA"I've been getting treatment from Dr. Setareh Moafi for several months and she is fantastic!! I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis a progressive autoimmune disease and have really improved since I've been getting Acupuncture. My balance has gotten a lot better. I now have more energy and I'm able to exercise and do yoga...I'm not taking any medication, am not dealing with depression anymore my mood has extremely improved...Setareh will always listen to your concerns and gives great advice and recommendations...to help with your healing process. Each time I go in for treatment I end up leaving with a great big smile. :) I also enjoy talking to Sal the other doctor at A Center for Natural Healing. He always asks how I'm doing a makes me feel welcomed when I come in for my appointments." --Dana, Milpitas, CA"Sal has helped me so much. The most serious problem I had was a hyperactive thyroid. I was thrilled that with Sal's treatments I was able to avoid strong medications or possible surgery. After taking his prescribed herbs, vitamins, and regular acupuncture treatments, my thyroid was back to normal within a year. More recently, Sal's treatments helped clear up a persistent sinus infection and chronic cough. Two full prescriptions of antibiotics didn't do a thing, but the herbs Sal prescribed worked almost immediately." --Marie, San Jose, CA"My experience with Setareh was much more than the acupuncture treatments...Setareh helped me understand how to apply the things I learned outside of the appointments and approach treating the entire self, instead of one symptom or issue..." - Liisa, New York, NY"I am so thankful I found this place. Salvador is so knowledgeable and thoughtful about his field and is very inspiring. He has a very healing presence."--Samantha, Santa Clara, CA"Setareh Moafi has provided acupuncture, herbs and nutritional advice...this has kept me quite healthy. I highly recommend her services to those seeking relief from menopausal symptoms, but also more acute situations such as sinusitis or just a bad cold. Everyone in this Clinic is friendly, helpful and competent. It's a treat to have a health care provider whose demeanor exudes care, concern and curiosity, and who provides such great TLC."--Martha, Palo Alto, CA
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A Center for Natural Healing1817 Pruneridge Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050408.244.8565 or 408.686.YOGA(9642)We are conveniently located at the corner of Pruneridge Avenue and Winchester Boulevard, just a few blocks from Valley Fair Mall and Santana Row. Insurance accepted. Please email us your insurance information with your date of birth to verify your coverage.

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Setareh Moafi, L.Ac., Q.M.E.www.setarehmoafi.comKlaudeen Shemiraniwww.klaudeen.comJeffrey Yuenwww.jadepurityfoundation.orgToyohari (Japanese Meridian Therapy)www.toyohari.org

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