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CAM at the WRIISCs

Explore the range of Complementary and Alternative Medicine services offered at various WRIISC locations, catering to the needs of Veterans and staff. From yoga and acupuncture to meditation and therapeutic touch, discover the benefits of these holistic practices in promoting well-being. Embrace innovative approaches like Qigong and Labyrinth experiences, contributing to research and enhancing care coordination. Overcome challenges and meet the growing demand for CAM services with a focus on personnel, funding, and space. Join us on the journey to holistic healing and improved health outcomes.

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CAM at the WRIISCs

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  1. CAM at the WRIISCs Jeanette E. Akhter, M.D., M.Ac Complementary and Alternative Medicine Fellow WRIISC DC

  2. Palo Alto-YOGA Louise Mahoney • Three classes • One for women only.  • One is chair yoga for Veterans in the VA MOVE program • 3rd class is a mixed gender mat class

  3. Growing Demand • Class size increasing • A few Veterans come 3 times/week; willing to drive long distances • Feedback from participating Veterans: helpful for PTSD

  4. Challenges • Space • Personnel / Time

  5. East Orange, NJ • Research project within WRIISC • Planning Qigong for Veterans and probably also for staff (held up by credentialing of practitioner)

  6. Additional CAM Activities • Acupuncture • Biofeedback • Meditation • Therapeutic touch • Aromatherapy • Yoga

  7. Washington, DC • Within WRIISC • Acupuncture: individual full body treatments and group ear acupuncture • Zero Balancing- body work to balance energy flow between bones, joints and soft tissues

  8. Within WRIISC • Yoga Nidra –guided meditation practice promotes improved psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing • Labyrinth: (experience this yourself !!) • Research: “Effect of Group Ear Acupuncture on Insomnia in OIF/OEF Veterans with PTSD”

  9. Additional CAM Practices • Biofeedback • Qigong, Tai Chi • Services for Staff (via Planetree) • Ear acupuncture • Body acupressure • Massage • Reiki

  10. Development of our Integrative Health Center • Coordination of all CAM activities • Increasing availability of CAM services to Veterans and Staff

  11. Challenges • Increasing demand – what a wonderful “problem”! • Personnel / time • Credentialing • Funding • Space

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