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Testimonials
After a series of treatments administered by acupuncturist, Nancy Knode, I know my health has improved significantly and in a way that makes life more enjoyable. Specifically, for more than five decades, my right knee has been a continual nuisance that limited my mobility. Nancy Knode focused on this knee
... Read more »More than thirty years ago, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis with pain that would increase as time passed. I sought relief through many medical venues that included medication relief (prescription and over-the-counter) and many different vitamins, lotions and heating treatments. Nothing worked. For a number of years, I had
... Read more »I finally decided to call Harbor Healing Center when my PMS got so bad it lasted almost 4 weeks out of the month. Nancy took the time to have a one-on-one private session with me to understand all my symptoms, and came up with a personalized plan of action for
... Read more »When I arrived at Nancy’s door, I was extremely and chronically
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ill. I had been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction
Syndrome for 15 years. When I met Nancy I immediately recognized that
she had the deep compassion that is essential to all healing. I am“I am grateful for how thoughtful and kind Nancy
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Knode is in her practice of acupuncture. She fully explains her
treatments and answers any questions I may have. Nancy is more than
capable – she is compassionate and very caring. I have received acupuncture treatments from NancyAs a newcomer to acupuncture, I was surprised at the holistic way that
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Nancy has helped me over the past four years of consistent treatments.
Relaxation and stress relief were the first noticeable benefits, as well
as an overall healthy balance in the pre and post menopauseDear Nancy,
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I can’t even begin to tell you how much your treatments have helped me. I came to you after having a canoe accident. I needed 2 knee surgeries, which left me with terrible peripheral neuropathy. I was on two different medications which caused drowsiness, constipation and etc… - Nancy J. Knode, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
19980 10th Avenue NE
Suite 204G
Poulsbo, WA 98370360-271-0172
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Day Hours Monday 9:30am - 6:00pm Tuesday 9:30am - 6:00pm Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pm Serving Kitsap County and Jefferson County -- Poulsbo, Kingston, Silverdale, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, Quilcene, Port Ludlow.
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Acupuncture for Diabetes
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Type 2 diabetes, while its exact cause is unknown, develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Because of this, treatment often involves taking “insulin sensitizers”
Intention setting in the new year
It’s that time of year again: the time when many of us engage in the practice of setting a new year’s resolution.
It seems, though, that hand-in-hand with new year’s resolutions is the prediction of inevitable failure. That as soon as you pick a resolution, you won’t actually make it through the whole year sticking with the new behavior,
Winter and your Kidneys
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health is achieved by living in balance with nature and the seasons. Winter, the season of the Water Element, is the season for slowing down, reflecting, and conserving our resources. We all feel this tendency, but we don’t always listen to our bodies. In Western culture, being active is rewarded and expected. We feel
Acupuncture and Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are a collective group of disorders that plague nearly 50 million people in the United States today. When a person suffers from an autoimmune disease it means their own immune system is attacking the body and altering or destroying the tissues. Autoimmune diseases include things like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, pernicious anemia, multiple sclerosis, irritable
Herbs & Acupressure Points for Coronavirus
As we learn to navigate this new world where an ever looming virus is present, it’s important to learn which ways we can help ourselves and loved ones,get through a time of illness.. Below are herbal remedies and acupressure points for self-care to help aid with symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing, shortness of breath and fevers.
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Acupressure Points to Help Depression
We’re confident that you’ve heard of acupuncture, but do you know where it comes from?
The study and practice of acupuncture and acupressure have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years and is an ancient healing technique. Acupressure and acupuncture apply the same principles, but acupressure uses pressure points instead of needles to achieve the
Foods to Eat to Help Depression
Many have heard the question posed what came first, the chicken or the egg? But how does that concept apply to depression? It’s well-known that when we’re depressed, our motivation and interest in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet subsides in the same way our energy does. Harvard Medical Students positioned that same question in relation to depression;
Opioid Addiction: What Is It and Why Is It Prevalent Today
Opioids. A word all too common to today’s society. Since the late 1990s, the number of opioid-related deaths has increased dramatically, having taken the lives of nearly 64,000 Americans each year.
The opioid epidemic is considered to be the deadliest crisis in United States history and overdoses have also become the leading cause-of-death in people under the
The Flu & You – How Can TCM Help?
Chinese medicinal clinical studies have suggested that using acupuncture as a preventative approach to colds and flu can reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection and shorten the duration of the illness. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine work by rebalancing the body’s systems, regulating the body’s healing energies, and enhancing the immune system.
Even though germs, bacteria,
Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4
Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and