Digestive Health
Acupuncture is a gentle and effective therapy for gastro-intestinal conditions because of the myriad of ways it activates your body’s innate healing mechanisms such as: restoring circulation, regulating the nervous system, improving intestinal motility and clearing inflammation while naturally producing mood-enhancing, pain-relieving hormones.
As a result, Acupuncture is capable of providing comprehensive support from digestion & absorption to detoxification & elimination - and the distress that arises with it.
The American Psychological Association now estimates that about 90 percent of your gut bacteria produces serotonin, the mood enhancing hormone also responsible for gastro-intestinal activity. In other words, your microbiome (as its called) influences your entire well-being: everything from your emotions, mental health, and energy levels to your cravings, appetite, and digestive health.
As novel as discoveries like this and the Gut-Brain Connection seem in our modern healthcare system, Chinese Medicine has known this connection existed for centuries… That all disease begins in the gut…
My approach channels this wisdom by exploring the ways your digestive distress is connected to your whole health.
Of course your lifestyle, diet, the supplements and medications you take matter.
However, so does your body’s story: your emotional landscape, past trauma, your response to everyday demands/stressors, plus perspectives you hold of your current circumstances.
How well does your system process these?
Together, we will address your concerns to treat them at their source.
At Rune, I regularly support clients experiencing:
Poor Appetite
Disordered Eating
Indigestion
Acid Reflux (GERD)
Bloating & Abdominal Pain
Nausea & Vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Diverticulitis
Cholecystitis
Blood Sugar Dysregulation
Food Sensitivities
Fatty Liver Disease
…and more
WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
"Lauren is truly a magical resource in the state of Maine. If you’re looking for someone who can explain Chinese medicine in a simple way that connects the dots to your concerns, Lauren is for you. I’m just 8 visits she completely changed my gallbladders response to food and stress. She gave me practical tools as well along the way to help guide me in the right direction. She also helped me look at my IBS in a completely different light, and since working with her I have never felt better. She is worth every visit, she is kind and I couldn’t recommend her more!"
— JANE S.
Maybe You…
…Have been told that your digestive issues are normal and will "go away" eliminating certain foods or drinks.
...Are sick of feeling beholden to certain food restrictions and diets that do not seem to help much anyways.
...Were told the causes are “unexplained" leaving you frustrated as to why it’s happening or how to manage it.
…Are confused why all of the tests and panels you received came back "within normal range.”
…Were told you need to be on certain medications indefinitely or rely on over-the-counter options to get you through the day, but they don’t give lasting relief - and then there’s the side-effects…
…Are tired of trying supplement after supplement only to feel like you are not getting to the root of the issue.
If these sound like you, it’s because I have heard all of these reflections from clients.
You are not alone and you do not have to accept living with digestive distress.
WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
"I’ve been seeing Dr. Lauren weekly, for the last 6 months and she’s amazing! She’s helped me with several issues & ailments, including: tobacco cessation, digestive issues, RA, anxiety and sleeping through the night! Dr. Lauren greets you with the biggest smile, is incredibly easy to talk to and makes you feel very comfortable at every visit. She’s one of the best around and I highly recommend."
— HAROLD T.
To receive care that is crafted to the nuances of your constitution and circumstances - a collaboration that empowers you on a new path towards sustainable relief - I invite you to begin your journey below…
Renewal Awaits
Let’s light a new path forward.