We use acupuncture, herbs, supplements, exercise, meditation, and foods to help our patients heal.  And now, using Functional Medicine we can run the most state of the art tests to  find the sources of disease in your body.  Then we create a personalized treatment plan get you well using the Five Pillars of Health.

1. DIGESTIVE & DETOXIFICATION: DIGESTIVE health and DETOXIFICATION are the first pillar of health.  Chronic disease and inflammatory processes can be reversed by fixing your bodies bacterial diversity. Research is now pointing towards healthy microbiome for reversal of weight gain, hormonal dysregulation, and fatigue. Our 2 step process looks to first Remove what’s not needed and then second Replacing it with what is.  Many of your symptoms will go away after you properly detoxify your body and have healed your digestive system. Our comprehensive stool analysis will allow us to guide you in this process.
2. NUTRITION:  Each of us are unique individuals and therefore require unique NUTRITION.  With our micro-nutrient and food sensitivity testing we can determine what foods best serve you in your quest for health. Nutritional imbalances are rampant in American society as we are a nation that is overfed and undernourished. Even though we have followed the food pyramid we are still getting sicker and fatter every year.  
3. HORMONES:  Your body makes hundreds of HORMONES and in order for you to function properly you’ve got to have them all working together.  You’ve got stress hormones from your adrenal glands, metabolism hormones from your thyroid, and sex hormones from the reproductive organs. Each one of these hormones plays a key role in allowing your body to stay healthy. One of the first hormones that we want to look at is called cortisol. Cortisol is your stress hormone that is produced by your adrenal glands. Most Americans have imbalances in cortisol levels because of the high levels of stress. Cortisol causes your body to put on lower belly fat and it also can be a contributing factor to being overweight.
4. EXERCISE: “We can’t EXERCISE for you” is the name of our fitness and exercise class.  We believe that exercise is medicine and therefore should be dosed according to your hormonal levels and physical abilities. Establishing goals and working towards more physical activity and better exercise is what our program is designed to accomplish. Getting the right exercises will allow you to sleep better, lose belly fat and have greater levels of self confidence.
5. BRAIN HEALTH:  Your BRAIN HEALTH is the fifth pillar of health that we find absolutely critical in designing a lifestyle for optimal health.  We look at how your brain is functioning from a cognitive perspective and also look at neurotransmitter formation from the bacteria in your digestive tract. We train you on how to keep your brain calm even during times of stress with meditation and Qi gong exercises.  We also find it imperative to stay positive and to see the amazing gifts that you have in your life.

Are you ready to heal from a chronic disorder?  Are your doctors doing everything they can and you still feel horrible?  Give us a call and tell us your story.  We’ll do a consultation and tell you what we think you can expect from treatment.  Call me on my cell at 435-650-2302.  I want to help you feel better!

It can be difficult to care for people all day, everyday and keep your own spirits up. Having adequate self care is necessary to keeping your cup filled so you can share your love and compassion with others. This workshop with Tera Matsuda will be a place to learn meditation techniques to keep yourself healthy and your heart open while caring for others. It will also be an intensely transformational experience that will leave you refreshed and ready to serve your friends, family and community with renewed spirit.
April 1st
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
$33
At Matsuda Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Register by March 30th.
You can pay in person at the clinic, current hours Monday-Thursday 10 AM-6 PM or send us an email at matsudaacupuncture@gmail.com letting us know you’d like to register and we can send you an invoice to pay online.

Yogi Tea and light refreshements will be served.

Reserve your spot today!

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By: Dr. Carmel Ferreira, NMD, LAc

Chronic musculoskeletal pain is the number one cause of chronic disability in the United States.  It is one of the most common reasons for patients to visit their doctor and adjunct medical practitioners (ie. acupuncturists, chiropractors,  physical therapists, etc.).  It is a frequent cause for keeping many individuals from enjoying their everyday lives.  

Conventional treatments are often not successful and can leave patients with limited function and still in pain.  Some of these treatment options are pharmaceuticals, narcotics, manipulation, corticosteroid injections and surgery.  Often times these treatments are ineffective and research has shown that over time cortisone injections can further weaken soft tissue.  They are a temporary solution to stop pain but can be damaging long term.  Sadly, patients are often left without the knowledge of other alternative options.

Luckily, there is a form of treatment called Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT), which includes Stem Cell and Amniotic Allograft Therapy.  This treatment has the ability to restore function and eliminate pain.  RIT does not “mask” the pain but rather it prevents degeneration from occurring and allows the body to heal itself!   Collagen and cartilage growth is stimulated leading to restoration of damaged ligaments and tendons which often results in stable and pain free joints.  This branch of medicine is described as anti-aging medicine.  The American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine and the American Association of Interventional Pain Physicians endorse Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT) for chronic unresolved musculoskeletal pain.  

From the category of RIT, Stem Cell & Amniotic Allograft Therapy has the most potential to restore function as more healing factors are present.  Growth factor, hyaluronic acid and other proteins to stimulate healing are found in high concentrations with Stem Cell & Amniotic Allograft Therapy.   Stem Cell Therapy can be derived from your own tissue via bone marrow or adipose tissue, requiring an invasive procedure.  Whereas an Amniotic Allograft is derived from maternal placental tissue.  So the minimally invasive procedure can be performed in the office and there is very little recovery time.  

Working with your acupuncture and Functional Medicine practitioner before and after the procedure provides an individualized, holistic approach to restoring general health and well being and performing acupuncture on the injected site helps viability which is why I am excited to join the team at Matsuda Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.  We want to help you feel better!

All of us at Matsuda Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine are excited to help you become A Better You in 2017.  

In the last two years of practice I have been grateful to be able to treat more than 750 people in Carbon County so far. It’s been wonderful to see so many remarkable transformations in my patients; I want you to feel better by getting back your well-being, too.  

In 2017 we are offering new programs to help:  

• Functional Medicine Wellness Programs

• Wellness Wednesday Workshops  

• Stem Cell and Amniotic Allograft Therapy with Dr. Carmel Ferreira

I personally invite you into the clinic to one of our new Wellness Wednesday Workshops so we can teach you simple ways to take control of your health. My first two classes will be on Reversing Type II Diabetes and then Thyroid, Autoimmune Disorders, and Digestive Health. One of my personal goals this year is to help 20 people reverse their type II diabetes, 10 people heal from autoimmune disorders, 10 people heal from thyroid disorders, and 10 people heal from chronic digestive disorders. I want to help you find the tools to overcome your challenges.  The current medical system is costing us more and not giving us health, instead, just trying to keep us from being sick. I see everyday how commonly prescribed drugs are still not alleviating symptoms. Fortunately, there is another way.  

If you want to feel better in 2017, we will identify the specific source(s) of your illnesses and disease and then create a personalized Functional Medicine treatment plan to get you well using the Five Pillars of Health:

1. DIGESTIVE & DETOXIFICATION:  Chronic disease and inflammatory processes can be reversed by fixing your body’s bacterial diversity, impacting things like weight gain, hormonal dysregulation, and fatigue. We Remove what’s not needed and the Replace it with what is.  Many of your symptoms go away after you properly detoxify your body and heal your digestive system.

2. NUTRITION:  With our micro-nutrient and food sensitivity testing we can determine what foods best serve you. Nutritional imbalances are rampant in American society as we are a nation that is overfed and undernourished and we are still getting sicker and fatter every year.  Each of us are unique individuals and therefore require unique NUTRITION.  

3. HORMONES:  Your body makes hundreds of HORMONES and in order for you to function properly you’ve got to have them all working together.  You’ve got stress hormones, metabolism hormones, and sex hormones. Each one of these plays a key role in allowing your body to stay healthy. One of the first hormones that we want to look at is called cortisol, the stress hormone. Most Americans have imbalances in cortisol levels because of the high levels of stress. Cortisol causes your body to put on lower belly fat and it also can be a contributing factor to being overweight.

4. EXERCISE: “We can’t EXERCISE for you” is the name of our fitness and exercise class.  We believe that exercise is medicine and therefore should be dosed according to your hormonal levels and physical abilities. We will establish goals and work toward more physical activity and better exercise. Getting the right exercises will allow you to sleep better, lose belly fat and have greater levels of self confidence.

5. BRAIN HEALTH:  Your BRAIN HEALTH is the fifth pillar of health that we find absolutely critical in designing a lifestyle for optimal health.  We look at how your brain is functioning from a cognitive perspective and also look at neurotransmitter formation from the bacteria in your digestive tract. We train you on how to keep your brain calm even during times of stress with meditation and Qi gong exercises.  

Are you ready to heal from a chronic disorder?  Are your doctors doing everything they can and you still feel horrible?  Give us a call and tell us your story.  We’ll do a consultation and tell you what we think you can expect from treatment.  Call me on my cell at 435-650-2302.  I want to help you feel better!
Warm wishes for a healthy 2017,

“Tera” Luke Matsuda L.Ac.

Matsuda Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

8 weeks to re-set, release, relax! We will build our capacity to trust and call in prosperity! Are you in?!

Do you feel like it gets harder and harder to recover from the demands and stress of life? Do you need space in your life for DEEP RELAXATION? Do you want to learn tools and strategies to strengthen your nervous system so you can feel stronger, sturdier and more resilient under times of immense pressure? Then this is the class for you! In this 8 week Kundalini Yoga and Meditation series with Malarie Matsuda we will release negativity, expand your auric shield, strengthen and soothe the nervous system, deeply relax, and through specific meditations clear our the subconscious and develop the neutral mind so we can be less reactive and more present in our lives. We will use this technology to bring balance to our body, mind and spirit.

We are excited to have upgraded our tables.  We now have ADA compliant electric lift tables in each treatment room.  They are extra wide and very comfortable.

Want to learn to meditate? Now is your chance!

Here we go, again! I’m SO looking forward to teaching this Meditation for Beginners workshop for the second time! Last time it filled up in just 3 days so if you are interested don’t hesitate to pay and secure your spot in class! I will demystify meditation and break it down for you so that you can begin your own at home practice- immediately. This will be on Saturday, February, 13th from Noon- 3:00ish at Matsuda Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. 894 E 100 N in Price. Cost is $30 and includes a booklet and refreshments. You must pre-pay by 2/12 however I suggest if you are really interested to pay ASAP as my classes tend to fill up rather quickly! You can stop by the clinic to pay (894 E 100 N, Price) or call 435-650-2302 to pay over the phone, or message me and I can send you a paypal invoice. – Malarie

Everyone who attends will receive one of these informative booklets to guide you in your at home meditation practice!

Matsuda Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is proud to offer our new “Pregnancy Wellness Care” packages.

We often take for granted a woman’s ability to grow a human being inside of her. It is a miraculous process that requires an enormous amount of resources be pulled from the mother’s body and given to her baby. Treatment from an acupuncturist throughout pregnancy can help a woman be as healthy, comfortable, and emotionally supported as can be and help her grow and nurture a healthy baby. Under the care of “Tera” Luke Matsuda L.Ac. she will be given acupuncture, herbal medicine consultations, and nutritional recommendations in a calm and healing environment.

Did you know that while a woman is pregnant with a girl that girl is developing all the eggs she will have throughout her lifetime? That means that the health of the mother is directly contributing to the health of her future grandchildren.

The Pregnancy Wellness Care package during a healthy pregnancy includes:
– Weekly treatments for the first 3 weeks after a positive pregnancy test (Weeks 4, 5, and 6 or 5, 6, and 7)
– Treatments every other week through end of the first trimester
– Monthly treatments during the second trimester
– Treatments every other week from week 28 to week 34
– Treatments weekly from week 36 to delivery
Acupuncture treatments during pregnancy are very gentle and supportive.

That is total of 18 treatments that would normally cost $1213, but only costs $800 with the purchase of the Pregnancy Wellness Care package. For high risk pregnancies the package includes more frequent visits and is $1000. The package may be paid for in 3 installments, one third of the total cost will be due at the start of each trimester. Herbal consultations are included but herbal formula prescriptions are not.

We highly value and honor the mothers of our community and are happy to offer our services at these discounted prices in order to help foster a stronger, healthier, and happier community.

The High Risk Pregnancy Wellness Care package for higher risk pregnancy includes: (Prior miscarriage, IVF, twins, over age 40)
– Weekly treatments during the first trimester
– Treatments every three weeks for the second trimester
– Treatments every other week from week 28 to week 34
– Treatments weekly from week 35 to delivery

First trimester pregnancy support:
• Morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting
• Miscarriage prevention if prior loss
• Fatigue or low energy
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Depression

Second trimester pregnancy support:
• Indigestion, reflux, and heartburn
• Gallbladder dysfunction
• Gestational diabetes
• General aches and pains
• Previous second trimester loss
• Signs of false labor or early labor

Third trimester pregnancy support:
• Common symptoms addressed include any of the second trimester plus
• Carpal tunnel
• Swollen feet, ankles, and legs
• Breech presentation
• Non-productive contractions
• Pre-eclampsia
• Anxiety
• Treatment and support for the fear of the birthing process
• Acupuncture studies show that treatment can help cervical ripening, shorten the first stage of labor, and lower the rate of c-sections.

• Postpartum care is available as well but not included in this package.

Acupuncture care is a complement to normal OB care. It is not meant to be used as a substitution to normal prenatal care by a midwife or obstetrician.

A message from Malarie,

I hope the New Year is treating you well!  Many people are inspired this time of year to start something new or break free from habits that are not serving their highest selves.   I have been inspired to teach a Meditation for Beginners workshop for those people interested in starting a meditation practice this year!  If you have ever been interested in learning how to meditate this is the workshop for you!

Here we go! I’m SO looking forward to teaching this Meditation for Beginners workshop! I will demystify meditation and break it down for you so that you can begin your own at home practice- immediately. This will be on Saturday, January, 16th from Noon-2:30ish at Matsuda Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. 894 E 100 N in Price. Cost is $20 and you must pre-pay by 1/15.  However, I suggest if you are really interested to pay ASAP as my classes tend to fill up rather quickly! You can stop by the clinic to pay or call 435-650-2302 to pay over the phone.  Let us know if you have any questions.  Plan on bringing something comfortable to sit on like a yoga mat, sheep skin rug, blanket, and/or pillow.  

Feeling stressed, in need of some relaxation?? We have a new, first of it’s kind, offering! A group healing- ACUPUNCTURE + GONG BATH. Saturday, December 12th at 4:00 PM. Cost $40. You’ll enjoy an acupuncture session for stress relief and renewal from Tera while Malarie plays her symphonic gong, a transcendent form of sound healing, together they will create a deeply, relaxing, meditative experience. Space is limited so if you are interested register ASAP by prepaying. You can call 435-650-2302 or stop by the clinic to prepay and secure your spot. Please register by Friday, December 11th.

Let us know if you have any questions!