Our mission ultimately is to relieve suffering and to help all of our patients achieve a state of peace, harmony, balance and wellness. Acupuncture and other aspects of traditional Chinese medicine offer ways of unlocking the body's healing potential. Working in collaboration with western medicine and other healing traditions, we are committed to offering the best treatments possible for the benefit of our dear patients.
Why the name "Plum Blossom?" In China, plum blossoms are noted for appearing in late winter, often on snow-laden branches. Chinese paintings are profoundly symbolic and plum blossoms are a common theme. They represent strength, courage, faith and hope, all attributes that will help us to do and to be our very best.
Why the name "Plum Blossom?" In China, plum blossoms are noted for appearing in late winter, often on snow-laden branches. Chinese paintings are profoundly symbolic and plum blossoms are a common theme. They represent strength, courage, faith and hope, all attributes that will help us to do and to be our very best.
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Who would ever have imagined that at this stage of my career I would be following this path? Yet here I am. My educational background includes BS and MS degrees in Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an MD degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Emory University School of Medicine and specialty training in family medicine at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency.
There are a number of ways in which the term "integrative medicine" might be defined. My personal definition is "a compassionate approach to healthcare that acknowleges the importance and the inter-relationship of spirit, mind and body in pursuing a state of wellness and which draws upon any and all healing traditions that the patient finds of benefit."
The underlying principle in Chinese medicine is the balance between yin and yang, the opposites with which all things are imbued. Yin tends to be more substantive, colder, slower, more inward, lower, quieter; yang tends to be more action-based, hotter, faster, outward, higher, more exuberant. Nature prefers a balance of yin and yang.
Q: Will acupuncture or other tradtional Chinese medicine (TCM) approaches help me? A: TCM is widely accepted and has been shown to be effective for many medical conditions. There are certain conditions, of course, which are best treated using modern, western medicine. There are also many conditions for which a combined approach is most helpful.
We welcome self referrals as well as referrals from primary care providers. Appointments may be made by calling 207-873-3900. For patients hospitalized at Maine General Medical Center, consultations must be arranged through your attending physician. Appointments for patients at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care may be scheduled through the Medical Oncology Department.
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Steve Duffy
Jun 05, 2021
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