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Dr. Virginia Mims, DACM, LAc, FABORM, NCMP
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
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A unique practitioner. A boutique practice.
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A practice for women. Dr. Virginia Mims works primarily with women. She offers treatments which naturally address women’s health and wellness issues, both common and uncommon. From painful periods to fertility challenges to the hot flashes of menopause, as well as more general wellness and internal medicine symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and headaches, women often respond well to the natural medicine approach of acupuncture and herbs.
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Certified Menopause Practitioner. Dedicated to continuously developing her expertise in women’s health from both the Chinese medicine and Western medicine perspectives, Dr. Mims is the only Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in the country to have also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential (MSCP). The Menopause Society is the leading Western medicine organization for midlife women’s health. Dr. Mims is honored to have also had the opportunity to observe the midlife women’s health practice of Dr. Kathy Dillon at UKHealthcare. This unique background and depth of knowledge has enriched her perspective and approach to the clinical care of women.
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Trained in oncology acupuncture through Memorial Sloan Kettering. All too often, women’s healthcare includes cancer care. Acupuncture is a great way to naturally address many of the side effects of cancer treatment. To better support women through this process, Dr. Mims has trained in oncology acupuncture through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. By alleviating your symptoms, her goals are to improve your quality of life and to enable you to successfully complete your cancer treatment. Virginia is honored to work with cancer patients, providing support and care through such a challenging time. |
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Board certified herbalist. A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Dr. Mims is nationally board certified in Chinese herbal medicine, as well as in acupuncture. Both her doctoral and master’s degrees also include Chinese medicine, as opposed to acupuncture alone. This depth of knowledge enables Virginia to customize herbal formulas to the specific needs of each patient, providing truly personalized medicine.
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Natural treatments, integrative approach. Dr. Mims is passionate about offering safe, effective, natural treatment options to women. Her goal is to relieve your symptoms and increase your sense of wellness and vitality naturally, without the major risks and side effects that are common with pharmaceuticals. She also recognizes that Western medicine plays an essential role in women’s health and disease prevention. She takes an integrative approach to clinical care, referring patients to Western medicine practitioners, as necessary. Her mission is to empower you with information and treatment options, to help you make the treatment choices that are right for you.
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The wisdom of women. All too often, women don't know about the natural treatment options available to them, or how they compare to conventional treatment. Western medicine practitioners often aren't trained about these options, and/or don't have enough time to discuss them fully with patients. As a result, women often don't have all the information they need to make a truly informed choice about their healthcare. As a women's health advocate, Virginia firmly believes in the empowerment which results from understanding your options and making the therapeutic choice that is right for you, whether that is natural medicine, Western medicine, or a combination. While she does not give Western medical advice, Dr. Mims can provide you with additional information about treatment options to help you make an informed decision.
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