Belfast, Maine: Belfast Wellness Therapies, 96A High Street - 207-338-1796
Bangor, Maine: Broadway Medical Arts, 117 Broadway, Ste. 1 - 207-338-1796
Offering individualized diagnosis and acupuncture treatments in a relaxed and comforting environment at offices located in Belfast and Bangor, Maine. Tom has been practicing acupuncture for 20 years and possesses the professional experience to specialize in treating conditions that have not responded to other forms of treatment. He looks forward to assisting patients on their path to well-being.
About Tom
Originally from Minnesota, Tom Jamieson moved to Maine in 1985 to attend College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. While at COA he received his first introduction to acupuncture for an autoimmune issue. Following graduation from COA in 1987 Tom worked for eight years as a sail maker and carpenter.
Seeking a better way to be of service to the world, in 1995 he attended the Worsley Institute of Classical Acupuncture in Miami, FL and graduated in 1998. He went on to study at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL in 2002 where he received his Master of Acupuncture.
Tom is certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and is licensed by the State of Maine.
In 1998 Tom opened his private practice in Belfast, in 2004 he expanded his practice to Bangor.
In his free time Tom enjoys woodworking and sailboat racing.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine. Acupuncture works by manipulating and balancing energy (Qi) that flows through pathways called meridians. This is done by gently inserting hair-fine, sterile, disposable needles into specific points in the body. According to a World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture can be used effectively for a variety of ailments. This flow of Qi in the body can be disrupted by a host of factors including illness, traumatic injury, lifestyle or stressful events. The disruption of Qi can manifest as disease in the body, mind or spirit. Tom practices a specific type of acupuncture called “Five Element”. This style was practiced in China until the cultural revolution when it was abandoned because it focused upon treating the patient’s spirit. His teacher JR Worsley, DAc. went to China in the 70’s and brought the Five Element teachings back to England and subsequently the United States. Tom is forever indebted to Dr. Worsley for his work and teaching.
Health Issues Treated
ADDICTIONS: Detoxification & Cravings
AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDERS:
HIV/AIDS complications
allergies
- bronchitis
bronchial asthma
chemotherapy & radiation side affects
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Fibromyalgia symptoms
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS:
angina
arrhythmia
hyper & hypotension
poor circulation
CHILD BIRTH
:
altering contraction rates
induction
insufficient lactation
mastitis
morning sickness
pain control
postpartum depression
turning breaches
EAR, NOSE & THROAT DISORDERS:
earaches
laryngitis
nose bleeds
sinusitis
toothaches
EYE DISORDERS:
blurred vision
dry eyes
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS:
colitis/gastritis/spastic colon
constipation/diarrhea
gall stones
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
hiccups
nausea
GENITOURINARY DISORDERS:
cystitis/irritable bladder
incontinence
impotence
kidney stones
low sperm count
prostatitis
GYNECOLOGICAL/HORMONAL DISORDERS:
amenorrhea
dysmenorrhea
infertility
menopausal symptoms
premenstrual symptoms (PMS)
post natal depression
PSYCHIATRIC/NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS:
anger
anxiety/panic attacks
attention deficit disorder (ADD)
bed wetting
depression
eating disorders
facial paralysis/nerve pain
grief & loss
headaches/migraines
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
sleep disturbances
stress related symptoms
stroke symptoms (partial)
MUSCLE & SKELETAL DISORDERS:
back/neck pain
fatigue
joint pains (carpal tunnel, TMJ, tennis elbow, knee pain, frozen shoulder...)
pain control
rheumatoid arthritis
sciatica
soft tissue injuries: (sprains, strains, contusions)
PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE:
immune system support
SKIN CONDITIONS:
acne