Ep 067 – Healing the Body with Acupuncture and Emotional Work with Dr. Tom Ingegno

Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, LAC, is a clinician, speaker, and the best-selling author of The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing. Dr. Tom owns and operates Charm City Integrative Health, a multifaceted clinic NYT bestseller and futurist David Houle called the "Future of Medicine." His clinic provides a multidimensional approach to reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and regulating the immune system to help people thrive. In addition to a quarter century of clinical experience, Dr. Tom has taught at two universities of East Asian Medicine and served as Chair of the Maryland Board of Acupuncture. Dr. Tom has been featured in both consumer and professional media, spreading his message of health using modern research, traditional practices, and humor to make complex theories and treatments understandable. His professional passion is to help patients and like-minded practitioners develop no-nonsense practices to allow people to maximize their health.        In this conversation, Dr. Tom Ingegno discusses the integration of acupuncture and cupping into Western medicine. He emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between Eastern and Western medicine by translating traditional concepts into language that is accessible to Western practitioners. Tom also highlights the significance of building relationships with patients and spending more time with them, as this leads to better outcomes. He explores the future of consciousness and altered states, expressing curiosity about what lies beyond our current understanding.       Tune in!     Takeaways  - Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can improve health by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and regulating the autonomic nervous system.  - The holistic approach of acupuncture considers the whole person, including physical, emotional, and psychological aspects.  - Cupping therapy is a low-tech modality that can be used to treat musculoskeletal pain, respiratory disorders, and digestive disorders.  - Acupuncture is often misunderstood, but scientific studies have shown its effectiveness in various conditions.  - Different practitioners may have different techniques and styles in acupuncture, but the underlying principles remain the same. Bridging the gap between Eastern and Western medicine requires translating traditional concepts into language that is accessible to Western practitioners.  - Building relationships with patients and spending more time with them leads to better outcomes in healthcare.  - The future of consciousness and altered states is an area of great interest and exploration.  - Acupuncture, cupping, and meditation are holistic approaches that can contribute to overall health and well-being.    Connect with Dr. Ingegno:    - Website: https://charmcityintegrative.com  - Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/CharmCityIntegrative  - YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/c/CharmCityIntegrativeHealthBaltimore   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ccintegrative  - Podcast - https://irreverenthealth.com  - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/baltimoreacupuncture/  - Twitter - http://twitter.com/CCIntegrative  - Medium - https://medium.com/@charmcityintegrative  - Qwoted - https://app.qwoted.com/sources/tom-ingegno  - Podcast Guest - https://podcastguests.com/expert/drtom/  - Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6017630.Tom_Ingegno      Embrace Your Transformation:  - Remove your blocks with this free email experience – https://xfactorhypnosis.com/transform    Connect with Joshua Peters:   - Website - https://xfactorhypnosis.com/    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuareypeters/    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joshuareypeters/    - TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuareypeters    - Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/joshuareypeters    - Super States on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@joshuareypeters    - Super States on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Q5CDVt  - Super States on Spotify -