ACUPUNCTURE By: Jordan Engel

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION Research Paper Physical Project What I've learned though the process Successes Challenges Mentor Reflection Conclusion

RESEARCH PAPER Thesis: Thesis: The use of Western vs. Alternative medicine is a controversial subject about which is more beneficial. Acupuncture, a type of holistic medicine has been used since ancient times, and is healing for both humans and animals. Facts: Acupuncture is a form of healing that considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness. Acupuncture originated in China, being first mentioned in documents dating from a few hundred years leading up to the Common Era about 6,000 BCE.

HOURS: Mentor: Mentor: October 4th, Hours: 1 pm - 4 pm : Open House at Student Acupuncture Clinic. October 4th, Hours: 1 pm - 4 pm : Open House at Student Acupuncture Clinic. October 16th, Hours: 3:30 pm - 5 pm : I worked with Peter Shea at his office in Asheville. October 16th, Hours: 3:30 pm - 5 pm : I worked with Peter Shea at his office in Asheville. October 27th, Hours: 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm : Mentor interview. October 27th, Hours: 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm : Mentor interview. December 11th, Hours: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm : Worked on product. Practiced. December 11th, Hours: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm : Worked on product. Practiced. December 12 th, Hours: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm : Finished my product. December 12 th, Hours: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm : Finished my product.

HOURS: Product: Product: October 17th, Hours: 4 pm -5:30 pm : Acupuncture points; Ear October 17th, Hours: 4 pm -5:30 pm : Acupuncture points; Ear November 12 th, Hours 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm : Worked on product. Researched more about how to connect it all together. November 12 th, Hours 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm : Worked on product. Researched more about how to connect it all together. December 1st, Hours: 4 pm -5 pm : Acupuncture points; Headaches December 1st, Hours: 4 pm -5 pm : Acupuncture points; Headaches November 13 th, Hours 3 pm -4 pm : Researched more. November 13 th, Hours 3 pm -4 pm : Researched more. December 15th, Hours 6 pm -7:30 pm : Practiced needling December 15th, Hours 6 pm -7:30 pm : Practiced needling fruit. Took pictures. fruit. Took pictures. December 17 th, Hours 6 pm – December 17 th, Hours 6 pm – 7 pm : Put everything together. 7 pm : Put everything together. Practiced Practiced

PRODUCT: My final product was learning the basics of how to perform acupuncture in order to improve/relieve headaches or migraines. My final product was learning the basics of how to perform acupuncture in order to improve/relieve headaches or migraines.

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WHAT I’VE LEARNED THROUGH THE PROCESS General uses for acupuncture How and where to insert an acupuncture needle Points to help with migraines and headaches Process of choosing the right practitioner How to become a professional acupuncturist History of acupuncture Differences between Western and Alternative medicine

SUCCESSES I accomplished a lot during this process: Being able to needle myself Being able to needle others Learning acupuncture points and what they mean. Being able to identity my diagnosis Grasping my mind around the ideas of meridians, yin and yang, and the five elements. Writing an 8 page paper on acupuncture.

My product slightly changed throughout the process. I had some problems with finishing my product as well. I had some issues trying to meet with my mentor. What would you do differently? I would try to meet with my mentor more. I would start working on my product sooner.

MENTOR REFLECTION Mentor: Peter Shea. Peter currently teaches at Daoist Traditions Acupuncture College and owns/runs Mountain Oasis Health with his wife. Helped me with understanding acupuncture better. Taught me how to needle. Showed me points. Taught me massage methods.

CONCLUSION Future: My goal is to graduate from high school, spend 2 years at AB-Tech, transfer to Western Carolina University and get my bachelors in Nursing, specifically gerontology. After getting my degree in Western medicine I wish to focus on alternative medicine and possibly go into acupuncture. Reflection: I liked everything about my project. Alternative medicine has been a big part of mine and my families life and was very interesting to learn more about it and acupuncture. I really enjoyed working with my mentor and learning how to needle myself and others.

SENIOR PROJECT ACUPUNCTURE BY: JORDAN ENGEL