Specialties
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese Medical practice of inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body to act upon the flow of energy throughout the body. The promotion of the flow of energy can remove blockages and imbalances restoring the bodies natural ability to function and to heal.
Tui Na is a form of Chinese medical massage. Tui Na uses a variety of pressing, rubbing, kneading, rolling and grasping of points and areas of the body as a way to remove blockages and restrictions. Treatments utilize both the knowledge of traditional medical techniques and modern medical biology, anatomy and physiology.
Tong Ren is a form of energy therapy for restoring health and vitality. Tong Ren is based on a belief that disease is related to interruptions, or blockages, in the body's natural flow of chi, neural bioelectricity, blood, or hormones. Tong Ren seeks to remove these blockages, restoring the body's natural ability to heal itself, even when illnesses are chronic, debilitating, or otherwise untreatable.
In a typical therapy session, the Tong Ren practitioner uses a small human anatomical model as an energetic representation of the patient, tapping on targeted points on the model with a lightweight magnetic hammer. The practitioner directs chi to blockage points corresponding to the patient's condition, breaking down resistance at these points. As blood flow, neural transmission, and hormone reception are restored, the body is then able to heal.
History
Established in 2004.
Collective Healing Center is a patient centered healing clinic located in Winchester, MA founded by Aimee Poirier, Lic. Ac.
The center houses her private practice offering Acupuncture, Tui Na and Tong Ren healing; as well as offering a space for other practitioners to offer healing services.
In private practice since June 2004, Collective Healing Center in Winchester location grew as an off shoot of her work at the Tam Center for Healing.
Meet the Business Owner: Aimee P.
Aimee is a board certified licensed Acupuncturist. She has a Masters degree in Chinese and Japanese acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture in Watertown, MA. She is certified in Tong Ren Therapy from the Oriental Cultural Institute and has interned with Tom Tam since September 2001.
Aimee continues to study Acupuncture, Tui Na, Tai Chi and Chi Gong healing modalities. In May of 2007 she went to Chang Mai, Thailand where she and Kee Fung Yan offered a training seminar on the Tam Healing System and Tui Na massage at the Tai Massage School of Chang Mai.
Since June 2008 Aimee has offered Tui Na training courses at the Tam Center for Healing. These are weekend courses open to the public focusing on the practical application on the Tam Healing System through the use of Tui Na massage.
Her private practice is currently at two clinic locations: The Collective Healing Center in Winchester, MA and at the Lea Tam Acupuncture in Haverhill, MA.