Practitioners
James Pedersen, LAc, DiplAc
James Pedersen is a licensed acupuncturist and is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a member of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ILAAOM). He graduated with honors from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, which is one of the first established and accredited acupuncture colleges in the country.
Jim’s interest in Chinese Medicine began while studying the various martial arts of TaeKwon-Do, Tang Soo Do, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. Watching many martial artists, including a few renown masters, control their energy, and the energy of others; Jim began to see the incredible power of the body, mind, and spirit. In Chinese Medicine, the body, mind, and spirit are at the core of healing. Jim has always been a believer in the body’s own capacity to heal and acupuncture proved to be an effective form of therapy that encouraged that natural healing process without negative side effects. After experiencing the powerful effects of acupuncture first hand, he decided to make a career change to become an acupuncturist in order help others experience the benefits of this incredible healing art.
The approach Jim uses in treating his patients is both individualistic and holistic. He carefully develops a clear, concise evaluation of each patient’s overall health by asking them questions, listening to them, watching them, and feeling their radial pulse. From this, a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the presenting complaint and the root cause of the condition is developed. He uses not only acupuncture but also other traditional techniques within the scope of Chinese Medicine to effectively treat a wide range of conditions that stem from both physical and emotional imbalances. In addition, he believes in providing his patients with the necessary tools and information needed to take a proactive role in their own health. By counseling patients in diet, exercise, lifestyle, and awareness and relaxation techniques, effective and lasting results are achieved.
On a more personal note, Jim is the father of three incredible boys, and the husband of a loving wife who helps provide his strength and vision.
Sally Brown, Licensed Shiatsu Therapist
Sally Brown graduated from the Boulder School of Massage Therapy in 1986. In 1988 she went back to school and became certified in neuromuscular therapy with Paul St. John. Sally worked at Fox Chiropractic, in Geneva IL. for 7 years, using neuromuscular work with many people in pain. In 1993 she started studying shiatsu in Evanston IL. at Ohashiatsu, now called Zen Shiatsu. This work became her passion and a life long journey of learning. In 2001 she met her master teacher and took every class she could. This included traveling to Italy to learn in ten day intensives with people from around the world. She graduated form MiZai Shiatsu in 2005. Sally has had a private practice doing massage and shiatsu for 17 years. She is happy and excited to share this work in a new location at Valley Acupuncture.
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