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Drea Miller
Drea's interest in holistic health originates from her personal life experiences. Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress... As a teenager, Drea was diagnosed with a complex, chronic disorder. Shortly after, a friend introduced her to acupuncture. After receiving regular treatments for a few months, she realized that the pain she had felt daily for many years was gone. In addition, she began making positive lifestyle changes, eating a cleaner more organic diet, and making the commitment to live a life outside of the label of her disease. These changes came gradually over several years, but the pay off has been tremendous. Because Drea has experienced the despair that comes with living with a chronic illness, she has a passion for helping others who are stuck in the suffering of chronic illness and pain. Speak softly and carry a big stick... Throughout her life, Drea has trained several different martial arts. While training, she came to the harsh realization that with hard training came unfortunate injuries. She saw how improperly managed injuries often prohibited students from getting back on the mat for prolonged periods of time, or occasionally prevented students from ever being able to train the same way again. While studying Chinese orthopedic manual therapy and sports injuries acupuncture under Dr. Yongxin Fan, she saw an opportunity to help her training partners, her Guro, and herself recover from injuries quickly and more effectively than conventional therapies could offer I believe that children are our future... As a parent, Drea believes that many chronic adult diseases and conditions stem from improper childhood nutrition, exposure to toxins and pollutants, and overuse of prescription medications in early childhood. While raising her son, she utilizes many Oriental medicine concepts to prevent disease and illness and hopes to share these concepts with other parents in order to produce stronger, healthier future generations. Drea received her master's degree in Oriental medicine in April 2011 from the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX. During her graduate education, she pursued a special focus in tuina (Chinese orthopedic manual therapy) and received her Asian bodywork certification through the AOBTA in January 2011. In May 2011, she moved to Durham, NC to put down roots and begin her career. Drea has experience treating sports injuries, chronic pain, psycho-emotional disorders, neurological conditions, pediatrics, stress management, weight management issues, and more. Her approach to healing is that of compassionate professionalism. She believes that healing is a collaborative effort between patient and practitioner, and finds true joy in helping patients identify and reach their own health goals In 2010, she co-founded Barefoot Acupuncture & Wellness, a budding nonprofit organization that focuses on health education and community collaboration to empower stronger communities through healthier citizens. She believes that social justice is key to building stronger, healthier, and more prosperous communities. Treatments: Acupuncture, Acupressure, Acu-magnet Therapy: Acupuncture points are located all over the body and have physiological and energetic effects on the various body systems. When receiving acupuncture, sterile, solid, hair-thin needles are gently inserted into one or more acupoints during treatmentsHowever, for those who are squeamish about needles or are unable to receive acupuncture (patients on blood thinners, for example), finger pressure and/or acu-magnets may be used instead. Acu-magnets are small magnets held in place by a small circle of adhesive tape or fabric and may remain on for a duration of several hours to several days as determined by your practitioner. Cupping: Cupping is an ancient technique that uses glass, plastic, or wooden cups to create suction on the body's surface. The suction allows for better circulation of Qi and blood, helps to draw out toxins, and creates space between the skin and underlying tissue in order to alleviate pain and increase lymphatic drainage. When used in conjunction with Asian bodywork therapies, it can help to warm up the tissues so that the fascia may be manipulated easier and with less discomfort to the patient.. Tuina — Asian Bodywork Therapy: Tuina is a style of Asian bodywork therapy that involves manipulation of the soft tissue, stretching, acupressure, and realigning the spine and other structures to restore proper functioning of the structural, visceral, and energetic body systems. All tuina treatments are done through the clothes, so no disrobing is necessary as with other types of massage. When receiving a tuina treatment, it is important to wear comfortable cotton clothing and to be well hydrated before and after treatment. Pediatric Tuina: Young children are unable to be still long enough to receive acupuncture. There is a special branch of tuina that is designed to treat the squirmy little ones. It utilizes gentle stimulation similar to acupressure and adult tuina in order to restore balance. Most children respond very well to pediatric tuina. However, in cases where tuina is not enough on its own, acu-magnet therapy and Chinese herbal medicine may be used in conjunction to treat more stubborn and complex illnesses Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chinese herbal medicine consists of the use of various substances that are not always just twigs and leaves. Some substances in the Chinese pharmacopoeia are derived from animals and minerals, as well as plant sources. If you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or sensitivities of any kind, it is important to discuss them with your practitioner before taking any herbal substance. Reiki: Reiki is a form of energetic healing that involves the practitioner placing her hands over areas of the body in order to promote healing and relaxation. It can safely be used in conjunction with other treatment modalities. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture: The non-surgical face-lift. By using small acupuncture needles in conjunction with dietary counseling, facial massage, and herbal products, qi and blood are brought to the surface of the skin to reduce the visibility of wrinkles, brighten and smooth complexion, and bring luster back to the skin. One course is typically 10 treatments administered over the course of 5-10 weeks. Includes acupuncture, counseling, and basic herbal products. Additional products may be purchased to help enhance the effectiveness and to prolong results. Chinese Foot Reflexology: Based on the concept of microcosmology, gentle massage techniques are used to stimulate areas of the foot that correspond to internal organs, energetic meridians, and musculoskeletal regions of the body to help bring the body's multiple systems into balance. Chinese foot reflexology is an excellent addition to any detoxification or purification regimen. This technique is not suitable for pregnant women. Rates: * Adjunct Therapies: cupping, tuina, dietary / herbal consult, Chinese foot reflexology, Reiki ^ top of page Online Booking Available: 
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