Pamela Bayers, L. Ac., Dipl.O.M., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H., is licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. She received her three year pre-oriental medical training at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She graduated with a four year Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from the Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin, in Texas. She is nationally certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Oriental Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbology . By attending continuing education classes, throughout the year, Pamela keeps up with the latest in Oriental medicine.
Oriental Medicine is the practice of using acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, tuina and other techniques to re-establish harmony and balance in the body. Oriental Medicine gets to the root cause of the problem. It does not just treat symptoms.
Acupuncture is an incredible tool for pain. It is most effective for breaking the pain-spasm-pain cycle. Acupuncture promotes healing while reducing pain and inflammation and increasing range of motion.
The U.S. Institute of Health has found acupuncture an effective treatment for: Post-operative and Chemotherapy nausea, Myofacial pain and Fibromyalgia, and should be part of a comprehensive program for asthma, drug and nicotine addiction.
The World Health Organization endorses acupuncture to treat a wide array of acute and chronic health conditions and provide preventative care. Some of these are: Pain, Womens health, Infertility, Stress, Insomnia, Weight Control, Allergies, Carpal Tunnel, Neurological disorders, Depression, Colds & Flu, Constipation, Sports Injuries, Gynecological & PMS, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Tendonitis, Back Pain, "Frozen Shoulder", Sciatic and other musculo-skeletal disorders.