I moved to Port Orchard in 2003-2004 from Minneapolis, MN, where I taught and practiced for 10 years. The foundation of my work; Shiatsu-Anma, is a particular style of Japanese medical acupressure developed by DoAnn T. Kaneko L.Ac, PhD. Dr Kaneko learned Anma from his parents and was formally trained in Shiatsu and Acupuncture at Toyo Acupuncture College in Japan.
I served as assistant instructor with Dr. Kaneko in Santa Monica, California prior to becoming a Certified Instructor in Shiatsu-Anma. While teaching and practicing Shiatsu in Minneapolis, I joined a small study group in the kitchen of Duc Kieu, a Vietnamese physician and Buddhist. Dr. Duc was trained traditionally, apprenticing with his father, who apprenticed with his father, and so on, through several generations.
I served as assistant instructor with Dr. Kaneko in Santa Monica, California prior to becoming a Certified Instructor in Shiatsu-Anma. While teaching and practicing Shiatsu in Minneapolis, I joined a small study group in the kitchen of Duc Kieu, a Vietnamese physician and Buddhist. Dr. Duc was trained traditionally, apprenticing with his father, who apprenticed with his father, and so on, through several generations.
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The building is on the former site of the Sidney Hotel, now the Sidney Professional Bldg, opposite City Hall. From Hwy 16: exit on Old Clifton/Tremont and take Tremont towards Port Orchard. Turn left on Port Orchard Blvd (the Bypass route) and then turn right on Bay St. Turn right just after City Hall on Robert Geiger St. (formerly Bank St.), go up the hill to Prospect St.
Acupuncture needles are very thin, hairlike, or filiform needles. You may feel a slight pinch when they are inserted and removed. This sensation is nothing like that produced with a hypodermic needle used for injections. Most people experience some sensation while the needles are in place. Some may feel a tingling, or distending sensation, others a mild pulsing, and others feel nothing.
Acupuncture is not entirely painless, but the needles used are much thinner and lighter than the needles used for injection. Most people experience a dull, heavy, distending, or "electric" sensation from acupuncture needles, not "pain". If you are in an acute phase of an injury or illness, the acupuncture points are likely to be more sensitive.
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J. Sansen
Jun 04, 2017
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I have used Mark over the years for specific issues and wellness visits. I appreciate his easy going manner as well as his professional skills. Recently I went for Vertigo that came from a middle ear problem and had great results. Many people are afraid of the needles but Mark is gentle and you hardly even feel it.
