Services
FREE AND EASY MOVEMENT
Humans are designed to move about, yet we plant ourselves in cramped sitting positions all day and move very little. Due to our sedentary lifestyles, without noticing, our muscles get weaker and less able to take the daily insults we give our body when we are required to move. Think about how often you fell down as a child and then got right back up to a kiss from Mommy, no worse for the wear. Imagine as an adult falling like that now. We are too busy to truly rehab ourselves after an injury, instead opting for medication that just covers up the pain and never gets to the source of the problem. When it comes to musculoskeletal pain, the best pain reliever is healthy functioning joints surrounded by strong, balanced muscles. Dr. Kay has spent decades analyzing and treating patients with gentle chiropractic care to realign posture, restore normal movement to joints and help people safely and properly rehabilitate after injury. She can also address the pain through acupuncture and give specific recommendations for improving posture, thus improving overall health.
SERENITY
What a wonderful feeling it is to take a deep breath and feel relaxed, safe and balanced as if you were sitting on a garden bench, watching flowers and trees gently swaying in the breeze. Notice there is no tension in the them as they move with the elements. We are born with the ability to relax and “go with the flow”, however in this hectic, chaotic world there is hardly ever any time to experience this. Instead we flit from activity to activity, gathering stress in our bodies as we go, until it is time for bed and then we get up and do it all over again. Anxiety, depression and residual tension from past traumatic experiences rob us of the ability to live free and peaceful lives. Acupuncture is a wonderful way to tap into the body’s ability to regulate mood. Every acupuncture treatment feels like a meditation. Dr. O’Hara has specific acupuncture and nutritional protocols that harmonize your emotional state so you can feel relaxed, restored and rejuvenated.
FERTILITY
Acupuncture can help you start a family. Studies have shown acupuncture increases fertility in both men and women by relieving stress and regulating hormonal imbalances. It is particularly beneficial for women to receive during IVF and IUI procedures as it has been shown in research to significantly increase the rates of getting pregnant and the rates of live births. Women are ideally treated for three to four months before progressing to insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), or donor-egg transfer to prepare their body for a pregnancy. Women are also encouraged to continue acupuncture after getting pregnant as it can help with a variety of common pregnancy issues such as heartburn, swelling in the legs, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, back pain, and morning sickness. Acupuncture is very safe to receive during pregnancy. Dr. O’Hara strongly encourages postpartum care as well since it is a vulnerable time for many new Moms, especially those with postpartum depression.
BREATHE FREE
Smell the flowers. The fragrance they give is one of life’s many pleasures. Although if you smoke, the ability to smell and taste is diminished. And, as you know, there are other, more damaging effects to your health from smoking. Are you ready to quit smoking? Acupuncture can support your choice by reducing cravings, relieving stress, calming the nervous system and strengthening willpower. Treatments are done with needles in special points in the ears, hands and feet while you relax and listen to positive affirmations. Non-needle treatments are available. You can use the buddy system and bring a friend for a discount. What are you waiting for? Make an appointment today.
Harmony Comprehensive Wellness Center
616 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221
410.274.2505
