Natural Medicine Consultations

As a medical practitioner these days one may find a need or desire for knowledge regarding natural medicine. Perhaps your patients have asked you about the herbs and supplements they are taking and you may want to know:

• Will these things interfere with (or perhaps enhance) my treatments?
• Is my patient taking a safe and effective dose?
• What are the possible effects/side effects?

Or perhaps your patients have inquired about natural therapeutics they can use in conjunction with your protocols and you would like to be able to give them safe, accurate information. Or maybe you’re just curious.

 

Our Clinic will offer consultation to licensed health care practitioners regarding the use of natural therapeutics in the treatment of their patients. This is a service that we are offering by telephone only at this time. To set up an appointment for a consultation or to receive more information about this service please call us at (503) 644-4446

Diagnostic Consultations

Aside from our general health care practice, the Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic also offers specialized diagnostic services for the evaluation of neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders. These services are available to Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, Chiropractors, and Naturopathic Physicians.

The methods of evaluation that we offer in our office are:

• Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies, including somato-sensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) and dermatomal somato-sensory evoked potentials (DSSEPs).

These studies are outstanding for the evaluation of peripheral and central neuropathies. We can evaluate nerve injury (carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome), metabolic disorders (diabetes, B12-deficiency), systemic disorders (MS), and much more. Studies can be repeated to monitor patient progress and treatment efficacy.

• Electromyography. Can be used to evaluate a variety of myofacial syndromes and disorders. We frequently use it to evaluate spinal nerve root compresion, in which case it may be useful in combination with NCVs.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. A fast, easy, and sensitive way to diagnose and evaluate superficial soft tissue injury. We are able to find many types of injury that are frequently missed by x-ray, but may never be sent for an MRI or CT scan based on cost effectiveness. Ultrasound is inexpensive and can easily spot injuries such as, tendon and ligament tears, avulsion fractures, bursitis, tendinitis, joint effusion and more. This tool is the ultimate diagnostic extension of your palpatory skills.

We are happy to answer any questions about our diagnostic services by phone (see above) or by e-mail at consult@natural-healthmedicine.com