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Teacher of Health
Most people I meet think of acupuncture as a treatment for pain. They are right of course, but it doesn’t even begin to tell the whole acupuncture story. The history of acupuncture is at least two thousand years old – probably older – and it was the mainstay of treatment for all medical problems throughout Asian history, even to the present day.
In modern Asian countries, Western medicine has made big inroads, probably due in part to its effectiveness at curing many infectious diseases. But modern Asian citizens still turn to acupuncture for many other problems and to help prevent them getting sick in the first place. Part of my mission as a practitioner is to educate the public as to the many ways in which this ancient practice may be of help to them.
The term, Doctor of Medicine (MD) literally means “Teacher of Health”. I and many of my colleagues, while not Medical Doctors, take the role of health educator very seriously. We want our clients to become and remain disease-free. So, first I treat each client’s presenting problem, then I engage them in ways to make it possible to not have that problem again.
The philosophy is simply stated; “I am in business to put myself out of business”. I want everyone well, content, and knowledgeable in ways to keep themselves well.
I hope you’ll continue to read my blog as I discuss Acupuncture, Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, and the Buteyko Method, and continue my role as a “Teacher of Health”.
posted in Acupuncture June 24th, 2011
Creating Memories, One Vacation at a Time
I spent the day in New York City taking my daughter to see a Broadway show for her birthday. It was an expensive gift; getting down to the city, lunch out and the show, but the experience and memory created was priceless. It made me think about how we spend our disposable income and the options we have.
Travel, leisure vacations in particular, are not a necessity, but a luxury that we indulge in. How does a travel consultant compete for that opportunity to spend money on a vacation?
Vacations are not just getting from point A to point B, they are an emotional experience. Talking about travel is easy, because who doesn’t like to take a vacation? Talking about the expense of travel and convincing people that the cost has value beyond the price gets a little more challenging. It’s gotten easier since “the bucket list” became a popular phrase, but in the end, desire is only a portion of the equation.
Having a travel consultant help you with spending that hard earned disposable income can be invaluable. We are here to take your dreams, listen to your desires and match them with a vacation that creates memories to last a lifetime. The experience and knowledge that we provide can make the difference between a budget hotel 20 minutes outside the city center and a mid-range hotel in the city center that saves you the time and money of having to travel into the city every day to see all the sights you came to see.
Spending your money when the choices are countless isn’t always easy. When it comes to vacations, using a professional travel consultant can make you feel confident that you have spent that money wisely.
Booked By Barthel Travel; Creating Memories, One Vacation at a Time
posted in Travel Consultant June 17th, 2011
Business Showcase
Please remember to visit our booth at this years Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase this Friday, September 24th from 11:00 – 5:30 SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY.
See you there!
posted in Our Business September 21st, 2010