The mission of Ix Chel Wellness is to heal our patients, ourselves, each other, and our communities. Our goal is to treat each other and every patient with the respect and care they deserve, no matter their station in life. We focus on providing our patients with the best quality of care either through our services or by referring them to other health care professionals who may be better trained and equipped at addressing their specific needs. We believe our patient's care is of greater importance than a large profit margin, yet we strive to provide fair market prices for our services while maintaining sustainable income for our practitioners. Our long term goal is to open a facility where like-minded healers and health professionals are able to practice in a supportive environment of transparency, consensus, open communication, and fair and equitable treatment of each other and our patients.

New Hours - New Location

Beginning April 1, 2014, Adam Miramon joined an acupuncture group practice in Washington, DC. Eastern Holistic Arts is located in Georgetown at the Waterfront Center. Mr. Miramon's addition to this practice is the start of a new journey in focusing his acupuncture practice on women's health and treating women for infertility. Over the next few months, we will be offering incentives for new patients and hosting parties to meet the practitioners and visit the space. 

The Waterfront Center is a beautiful iconic building located on the the waterfront in Georgetown. There is ample street parking during the day and garage parking available in the building. The best way to locate Suite 280 is to walk down the alley between the Waterfront Center and the Royal Thai Embassy. The suite will be toward the end of the alley and down the stairs on your left. There is a pair of tall glass doors which is the entrance to Suite 280.

If you park in the garage, take the elevator to the Lobby level. Exit the glass doors towards the short stairwell outside. Once outside, turn to the left, and follow the walkway all the way to the tall glass doors. This is Suite 280.

We look forward to seeing you in the coming months.

Understanding Your Acupuncturist: The Three Treasures and The Vital Substances

by Adam Miramon, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
Published: Pathways Magazine, Spring 2014

 Many of us may be familiar with terms like blood, oxygen, water, etc. as these terms are used by our physicians. In fact, our society has been bombarded with medical facts through television, print, and the internet, that virtually any person living in America has some basic understanding of terms used by their physician. On the flip side, those patients seeking acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine for the first time have a limited understanding of the philosophy, theory, and even basic Chinese medical terminology. The goal of this article is to present a basic knowledge of some of the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine to the public – empowering them to speak with their acupuncturist and ask appropriate questions.

Understanding Your Acupuncturist: Meridians and Qi

by Adam Miramon, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
Published: Pathways Magazine, Winter 2013

Allopathic physicians, those that practice “conventional” medicine, have vocabulary and special terminology to identify conditions happening within the body, their causes, tests, and treatments. These include terms like mastitis, heart attack, cystic fibrosis, mastectomy, complete blood count (CBC), high cholesterol, etc. Towards the end of 20th century, many Americans have begun to understand the allopathic terminology used by their physicians. In fact, some patients have made the effort to learn both the medical terminology and their meaning. Patients have access to a number of print and online resources like the Merck Manual, MedlinePlus, WebMD, the Mayo Clinic website, and many more. The knowledge gained by these patients has empowered them to partner with their medical doctor to improve their health through diet, exercise, prescription medicine, integrative medicine, as well as surgery when necessary.

Staying Healthy During Cold Season

by Adam Miramon, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
Published: Pathways Magazine, Fall 2013

When the weather begins to shift during the fall season, many of us become susceptible to a variety of illnesses including the common cold. Our susceptibility may be due to a number of reasons such as an inability to handle changes in weather, being sensitive to cooler temperatures, a weak immune system, or a host of other reasons. However, even those who do not fall into these categories may come down with some form of seasonal illness. Following are several keys to staying healthy when the weather shifts. 

Managing Stress in the Midst of Chaos, Change, and Growth

We all experience stress in different ways, whether it be as muscle tension, digestive problems, or issues with our emotions. The way we experience stress is extremely individual, and I am thrilled when I meet others whose stress manifests the same as my own. Just as each of us is unique, the way in which we cope with and manage stress will be just as individual. Ultimately, the goal is to find the tools, methods, activities, and coping skills that work for you.

Before we discuss methods of managing stress, let's discuss what stress is and how it can either benefit or harm us. Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress) defines stress as "a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a cause in disease causation" and "one of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existing equilibrium."

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