Deirdre Corrigan
My love for Chinese medicine began with my own pain. I studied Economics & Philosophy at SUNY Binghamton and Oxford, and had a passion for playing traditional Irish flute.
I had no idea that my future lie in the healing arts.
in my early 20s, I suddenly developed traumatic, systemic and progressive joint pain and inflammation. All the doctors said it presented like Rheumatoid Arthritis, yet test results came back normal. My doctors called it a “Fascinoma”—a fascinating phenomena, because it defied logic! No western diagnosis, no treatment available--and seemingly no hope either!
Upon the advice of my doctor's wife, after almost two months of persistent pain, in spite of my skepticism, I went to see a Chinese herbalist. Within three days, I began to heal and the condition rapidly reversed. Wiithin six days it was gone entirely, never to return!
Chinese medicine was my last choice, and the only option for treatment. From this experience, my world-view was forever changed. This began my quest for knowledge and understanding in the field of health.
I became a Licensed Massage Therapist after graduating from Fingerlakes School of Massage in 2000. I specialized in Aromatherapy and Shiatsu. At this time, I began to cultivate myself energetically by studying Qigong and Taoist meditation, and by becoming a Reiki practitioner.
In 2000, I began a six-year certification in Visionary Cranio-Sacral Work. While learning this Shamanic Approach, I learned to “see the unseen,” working with both the physical and energetic--the Chakras, as well as the brain, the bones of the skull. I have spent many years treating TMJ, Lower Back Pain, and brain injuries with this approach.
In 2005, I became certified in Neuro-Energetic Release ®. Working with "core distortion patterns," NER seeks to realign the skeletal system by releasing individual muscles that pull the body out of alignment. It offers pain relief, injury rehab, postural alignment and health enhancement.
As my career as a massage therapist progressed, I yearned for a deeper understanding of why certain pain conditions and illnesses persist, and how to treat them. I enrolled in the Swedish Institute's rare and now-defunct Master's Degree program for Classical Chinese Acupuncture. In 2007, I began my studies with Jeffrey Yuen, a deeply respected Chinese Medical Master and 88th Generation Daoist Priest. In 2009, I completed my Master’s of Science in Acupuncture.
With Classical Chinese medical theories woven into my practice, I have cultivated a lens for viewing the “pathogenesis process”—how and why diseases, pain and other ailments arise—as well as how to “unravel them” has grown. I have completed one-year certifications in Chinese Medicinal Aromatherapy, Chinese Dietary Therapy, as well as Chinese Medicinal uses of Gemstones and Minerals.
In my practice, I emphasize dietary education for the individual, and support of the treatments with aromatherapy blends and gemstone elixirs, and customized jewelry. I continue to study with Jeffrey Yuen, incorporating the principles of Classical Chinese medicine into my own lifestyle and health-care.
After practicing Reiki for many years, in 2011, I became a Reiki Master, and have begun teaching Reiki.
I am also bringing the moving arts into my practice with GYROKINESIS® an exercise technique which has a healing effect on the spine and all of the joints of the body. I recently completed my foundational training in teaching GYROKINESIS®, and offer private classes.
GYROTONIC®, GYROTONIC® & Logo and GYROKINESIS® are registered trademarks of GYROTONIC® Sales Corp and are used with their permission.
Neuro-Energetic Release ® is a registered trademark of Donald Kipp and is used with his permision.
I had no idea that my future lie in the healing arts.
in my early 20s, I suddenly developed traumatic, systemic and progressive joint pain and inflammation. All the doctors said it presented like Rheumatoid Arthritis, yet test results came back normal. My doctors called it a “Fascinoma”—a fascinating phenomena, because it defied logic! No western diagnosis, no treatment available--and seemingly no hope either!
Upon the advice of my doctor's wife, after almost two months of persistent pain, in spite of my skepticism, I went to see a Chinese herbalist. Within three days, I began to heal and the condition rapidly reversed. Wiithin six days it was gone entirely, never to return!
Chinese medicine was my last choice, and the only option for treatment. From this experience, my world-view was forever changed. This began my quest for knowledge and understanding in the field of health.
I became a Licensed Massage Therapist after graduating from Fingerlakes School of Massage in 2000. I specialized in Aromatherapy and Shiatsu. At this time, I began to cultivate myself energetically by studying Qigong and Taoist meditation, and by becoming a Reiki practitioner.
In 2000, I began a six-year certification in Visionary Cranio-Sacral Work. While learning this Shamanic Approach, I learned to “see the unseen,” working with both the physical and energetic--the Chakras, as well as the brain, the bones of the skull. I have spent many years treating TMJ, Lower Back Pain, and brain injuries with this approach.
In 2005, I became certified in Neuro-Energetic Release ®. Working with "core distortion patterns," NER seeks to realign the skeletal system by releasing individual muscles that pull the body out of alignment. It offers pain relief, injury rehab, postural alignment and health enhancement.
As my career as a massage therapist progressed, I yearned for a deeper understanding of why certain pain conditions and illnesses persist, and how to treat them. I enrolled in the Swedish Institute's rare and now-defunct Master's Degree program for Classical Chinese Acupuncture. In 2007, I began my studies with Jeffrey Yuen, a deeply respected Chinese Medical Master and 88th Generation Daoist Priest. In 2009, I completed my Master’s of Science in Acupuncture.
With Classical Chinese medical theories woven into my practice, I have cultivated a lens for viewing the “pathogenesis process”—how and why diseases, pain and other ailments arise—as well as how to “unravel them” has grown. I have completed one-year certifications in Chinese Medicinal Aromatherapy, Chinese Dietary Therapy, as well as Chinese Medicinal uses of Gemstones and Minerals.
In my practice, I emphasize dietary education for the individual, and support of the treatments with aromatherapy blends and gemstone elixirs, and customized jewelry. I continue to study with Jeffrey Yuen, incorporating the principles of Classical Chinese medicine into my own lifestyle and health-care.
After practicing Reiki for many years, in 2011, I became a Reiki Master, and have begun teaching Reiki.
I am also bringing the moving arts into my practice with GYROKINESIS® an exercise technique which has a healing effect on the spine and all of the joints of the body. I recently completed my foundational training in teaching GYROKINESIS®, and offer private classes.
GYROTONIC®, GYROTONIC® & Logo and GYROKINESIS® are registered trademarks of GYROTONIC® Sales Corp and are used with their permission.
Neuro-Energetic Release ® is a registered trademark of Donald Kipp and is used with his permision.