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Media Contact:
Beth-Ellen Fried
310-863-1358
beth-ellen@lapazmedicine
***Media Advisory***
La Paz Medicine in Santa Monica does Community
Acupuncture Treatments
Background: Since October,
2005, Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has treated
over 6000 people in Louisiana with free community
acupuncture in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina…the
situation there continues to be severe, with people
experiencing acute stress and trauma and a desperate
lack of services. Acupuncturists Without Borders would
like to continue to send teams for at least 4 more
months, and possibly longer.
WHAT: Group Acupuncture
Treatments For Donation Only
This event commemorates the
anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and will raise funds
to help those suffering in Louisiana, as part of the
national effort to support this work.
Community Style Acupuncture will
consist of:
- Acupuncture needles on ears
only
- Treatment to help reduce
stress and anxiety; help with trouble sleeping;
provide a general sense of well-being and make you
feel better.
- 30 – 45 minute treatment
- Done in a group
- All needles are pre-packaged,
sterile, and disposed of after use.
Donations for treatments will go to
Acupuncturists Without Borders work doing free
acupuncture for stress and trauma in Louisiana.
Suggested donation per treatment is $20.00.
WHEN: Tuesday August 29th,
2006
TIME: 7-8:30 PM
WHERE: La Paz – Centre for
the Art of Medicine (310-863-1358)
2901 Ocean
Park Blvd. Suite 207 Santa Monica, CA 90405
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Excellent Photo Opportunity
Interviews Available
The situation in greater New
Orleans: An August 2, 2006 article in the The
Times-Picayune states: “In a grim assessment of
mental health in post-Katrina New Orleans, two New
Orleans psychiatrists say the condition is critical and
warn that it probably won't get better anytime soon.
Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder are common
complaints, but most mental health professionals have
left the city…they write in today's issue of The Journal
of the American Medical Association.”
The focus of AWB’s work in Louisiana is to help with
stress and trauma. The testimonials from those who have
received these treatments point to their success and the
urgency for more (you can find testimonials and more
information on the organization at
www.acuwithoutborders.org). |
