Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Dickshinski.
Hi Danielle, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
At the beginning of my journey, I believed I was being selfish for wanting to get into the medical field to find relief from my own physical and emotional pain. I grew up with this internal pressure to use high ambition to prove my worth and value, but could not understand the source of the emotional discomfort. My first exposure to Eastern Medicine was in my undergraduate program in an “Alternative Medicine” course. Here, I was introduced to Acupuncture, Reiki, Yoga; which sparked my curiosity.
My first experience with Reiki allowed me to experience a deep sense of internal peace away from the chronic chaos of anxiety including relief from insomnia. This sense of calm centered my focus and left me wanting to learn more about how Reiki works with the body and mind. Changing course from holistic psychology, I switched to Pre-med to prepare for Naturopathic medicine alongside training to become a Certified Reiki Practitioner and Teacher. It was within the Naturopathic program, I was exposed to Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Herbal medicine and diagnosed with Celiac disease. When a gluten reaction occurred, the pain felt similar to the flu times ten with joint pain, muscle aches, brain fog, digestive upset with sharp, stabbing pain, irritability, and more. Acupuncture was the only therapy to cut the pain and discomfort by half within the first session. I was in awe of how this therapy supplied a quick relief to what would have been a 4-to-7-day recovery.
After switching from the Naturopathic medical program to Chinese Medicine for a Master’s degree in Acupuncture, I was able to use weekly Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle changes to heal my gut health and brain health. As the gut is known as the “2nd brain”, any imbalance could affect the brain by altering moods and emotional well-being. Within this program, multiple, major life events left me searching for relief in dealing with emotional pain and the urge to decrease this internal pressure of anxiety. As these new stresses exposed repressed memories from childhood, I turned to Chinese medicine and my training to work through the grief, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
I came to a later understanding of how PTSD, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, had a chronic effect on my physical and emotional well-being of anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, digestive imbalances, and more. Acupuncture supported the transition from being highly triggered with stress, to empowering me to work through the PTSD, tame the triggers, learn new tools to improve emotional well-being and stress, and reclaim the power that was taken at a young age. It is a continual process of healing and growth, but with self-care incorporating the tools I have learned and use within my practice; I have come into a place of acceptance and stepping into my own worth and power. The idea of selfishness has transcended into the understanding of being “self-full”. By being “self-full” one can help others without taking away from themselves allowing for an internal calm to be of service.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
One can say it has been a difficult road that has paved way for a smoother passage after building resilience and perseverance. One of the most difficult lessons learned is managing self-care for myself, while trying to build a practice. Learning to delegate and balance work and life has enabled me to understand “One cannot serve from an empty bucket”. Within this lesson, I have an immense improvement in my own life, which benefits my relationships with my patients.
As you know, we’re big fans of Thriving with Eastern Medicine and Acupuncture. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Our mission to help women transform surviving the effects of physical and emotional pain to thriving.
With specializing in Fertility, Women’s Medicine, Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Trauma/Emotional Wellness, we help women through all phases of life. From laying out the foundation in puberty to harmonizing the body for preconception, to easing the intensity of labor and the postpartum (4th trimester), to cooling the transition into menopause. Our intention is to help assist women in connecting with themselves, feeling empowered, & harmonized on all levels of the physical & emotional body.
We also specialize in treating trauma such PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy. We are known for treating PTSD, Neuropathy, and Chronic Pain.
Thriving with Eastern Medicine & Acupuncture offers services of Eastern Medicine including Acupuncture, Fertility Acupuncture supporting either natural fertility, or IVF/IUI preparation support, Herbal Medicine Consultations, Cupping, and Reiki. We specialize in Women’s Health with a foundation based on trauma-informed care.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
I have learned the most resilient person needs the most rest, self-compassion, and patience, especially with themselves. I have learned we are not broken no matter what we have endured in our story.
Pricing:
- Acupuncture Consultation $35
- Fertility Consultation $45
- Herbal Consultation $45
- Reiki and Acupuncture $150
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.temacupuncture.com
- Instagram: @thrivingwithacu
- Facebook: Www.facebook.com/temacupunctureaz
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Ashely Emery
