Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Body
An evidence-based, holistic approach to relief, recovery, and lasting health.
About Neuroplastic Acupuncture
The Neuroplastic Acupuncture Method
Neuroplastic Acupuncture is not just acupuncture treatment, but a holistic method designed to facilitate long-term, system wide recovery from chronic pain and illness. Dr. Phillips, LAc. combines acupuncture, movement, exercise, mindfulness, and breathing to promote lasting change through the central nervous system.
These processes are rooted in the latest evidence-based research, years of study, practice, and publication. Of course, no one method will resolve every issue, so Dr. Phillips, LAc. works closely with other specialists to ensure a comprehensive network of health is available for all his patients.
The Role of the Central Nervous System
Most of us live our lives as if we are running away from a pack of wolves. It's a mixed blessing that the wolves we face today take the form of traffic and work, bills and taxes instead of actual predators. While we are less likely to get eaten, our bodies and minds can't always tell the difference between physical danger and social stresses. This means that the same systems we once would have used to battle a bear still activate when a big deadline is approaching. We are in survival mode, but unfortunately we can't get out of our cars and flee traffic, and as much as we might like to we cannot fist-fight the IRS.
This conundrum leaves our Autonomic Nervous System- the system that balances us between fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest, in a state of high gear. If we can't react to the 'threat' then the body assumes the 'threat' is still there and our lives are still in danger so we aren't able to get back into recovery mode. The Sympathetic Nervous System (the Fight-or-Flight one) prioritizes our muscles and short term activity over things like digestion and balance in the immune system. This chronic overload can lead to everything from indigestion and heartburn, to headaches, to insomnia, to long-term inflammatory disorders, auto-immune diseases, and cognitive decline.
What makes this situation even more challenging is that the brain adapts to this chronic stress scenario, modifying its structure through a process called Neuroplasticity in an effort to better sustain the high-alert state. This means that even if you start making changes in your life to better manage your stress and your health the body might continue to run the same elevated stress response patterns and you might continue to suffer from the same health problems.
You might have changed your mind about your health, but you haven't Changed Your Mind.
That's where Neuroplastic Acupuncture can help, be calming the Autonomic Nervous System and stimulating Neuroplasticity in the brain we can help you get the results from the hard work you're do to live a healthy life.
Meet Dr. Phillips, LAc.
Comprehensive, life-style based health is not just a practice for Dr. Phillips, LAc., but a personal passion. He started studying martial arts and mediation at five years old, and has continued to pursue athletics, meditation, and well-living throughout his life. Dr. Phillips, LAc. is an avid rock climber, hiker, runner, skier, and a regular participant in obstacle course races. He believes that health is not a finish line that you cross, but choices you make every day. In his mid-40's, Dr. Phillips, LAc. is in the best shape of his life, and is confident that no matter your current age or health, you can accomplish the same. His goal is to empower patients to take control of their health, and naturally support the changes that come with healthy choices.
Professionally, Dr. Phillips, LAc. has been in practice for over fifteen years. In addition to his East Asian Medical practice he has been a teacher and an administrator in several institutions. Dr. Phillips, LAc. has been the Associate Dean and Clinical Director for the Healing Tao Institute of Medical Qigong, faculty for AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, and the Academic Dean of Texas Health and Science University.
In addition to a Doctorate in East Asian Medicine, Dr. Phillips, LAc. has done additional training with the International Healing Tao Institute, the American Institute of Feng Shui, and the Carrick Institute of Functional Neurology.
What to Expect
Dr. Phillips, LAc. is taking on only a limited number of patients at this time, and is working specifically with patients wanting to look at systemic health problems and long-term health planning. His unique approach is powerfully suited to creating long-lasting change in a patient's health landscape over the course of several months of consistent treatment. Each treatment will consist not only of acupuncture, but additional wellness practices based on your personal goals. This doesn't mean that specific concerns such as pain, sleep, or digestive issues can't and won't be addressed, simply that Dr. Phillips, LAc. is not currently offering problem focused, short term treatments. If you are curious or have questions if this approach is right for you please contact us to set up a FREE Virtual Consultation today.