Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Redfern.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Danielle. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I have been working on starting my practice for the past 4 years. My interest in Acupuncture began when I was 16 years old. I was diagnosed with scoliosis and I was wearing a back brace for 22 hours a day. I could not engage in any sports or activities due to my lack of mobility. I was a candidate for surgery but before doing so, I wanted to see if there were any alternatives. My mother searched for someone that could help me. After researching she found an acupuncturist that said if I gave him one year, he could fix my back. And sure enough, one year later my back was completely straight!
I went back to the orthopedic surgeon who was astounded and could not believe in my results. That is when I knew I wanted to learn this medicine and help other people like me. After graduating school, I wanted to be sure I was providing the highest form of quality care while performing on my future clients. I went to study in Korea at a large acupuncture clinic where I learned how to treat using Korean style acupuncture. Upon returning I started to work at a small wellness center and continued my studies in Australia where I was taught the art of neurological acupuncture by a fantastic acupuncturist in Perth.
As soon as, I returned from my travels, I began looking for a place to start my practice, which is where I am at today.
Has it been a smooth road?
It has definitely not been an easy path for me. I have had many bumps along the road. I had started a previous business venture and had lost everything due to a deceitful business partner and had to start from nothing. I struggled between 3-4 jobs… and failed a couple at times before I succeeded.
But in the end, everything has paid off and I am very proud of myself and where I am at today.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Hanmi Acupuncture story. Tell us more about the business.
I have a small clinic where I practice neurological acupuncture. What sets my business apart from others in the same field around me is that I use primarily distal points to provide instant pain relief.
I have seen and successfully treated: back pain, headaches, tendonitis, knee pain, stomach pain, hormones, bels palsy, stress/anxiety and more. I am most proud of the joy and relief I bring to the people that I treat. Nothing is more rewarding than helping someone become pain-free, especially those that have been in pain for all of their lives,
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
In the next 5-10 years, I hope to be able to train acupuncturists to treat individuals using neurological acupuncture. My goal is to open up a student clinic where I can share these gems I have discovered during my studies. In turn, creating a wellness center that is affordable for everyone.
Pricing:
- Acupuncture+ Cupping (dry):$50
- Acupuncture +Cupping (dry) (Mondays only): $40
- Full Cupping session: $40
Contact Info:
- Address: 122 E Olive Avenue,
Burbank, Ca. 91502 - Phone: (661)312-0788
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanmiacupuncture/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=839715552850942&id=755736871248811
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/hanmi-acupuncture-burbank-2
Image Credit:
Michael Marchesan
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