Stefan Brink
Stefan Brink is the founder and director of Natural Research and Healing Arts. He interned at Cheng Du University Teaching Hospital in Sichuan Province, China, after completing his academic training at the Midwest College for the study of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. Stefan is a broad-spectrum General Practitioner with over 25 years experience.
Stefan has long standing success with the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and related therapies, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutritional counseling, to help people experience greater health and happiness. His approach to practice often involves serving as a lifestyle coach, to educate people so they are empowered to achieve and experience their true health potential - their true Radiant Health.
With his passion for educating others, Stefan also makes himself available to teach seminars, conduct workshops, lead retreats, and train individuals and groups on the following topics: Preventive Measures for Better Health; Become Your Own Doctor; and How to Achieve Radiant Health.
What to expect from your first visit with Stefan Brink
While individual treatment varies depending on clients' needs, on your first visit, you can expect a very thorough evaluation and treatment protocol. Whenever possible after you make your first appointment, we will provide you with Stefan's Intake/History Form, to complete in advance of your visit. This will allow you to spend thoughtful time to provide information on yourself that will be important to your individual care plan.
At your first visit, Stefan will spend a great deal of time reviewing your Intake/History Form and will ask extensive questions about your general health and lifestyle. As part of the evaluation, Stefan will check your "pulses." Western medicine only checks for your respiratory pulse, but Eastern medicine uses a different approach. Your general overall health will be evaluated by feeling the pulsations at each wrist, distinguishing the pulsation from each organ system. Stefan will also observe the color and form of your face, tongue and body.
Based on the information gathered during the evaluation, (i.e. present and past complaints, work and living habits, physical environment, family health history, emotions), Stefan will recommend a plan of treatment - your path to Radiant Health!
For many clients, that path may begin with an initial acupuncture treatment. If you are unfamiliar with acupuncture, you may want to know if acupuncture hurts. Some people never even notice the insertion of the solid, stainless steel needles; others say it feels like a very small pinch followed by a slight tingling, numbness, or ache. Most people feel relaxed immediately following treatment and later feel energized. When you finish your first session, the results will likely far outweigh any slight discomfort you may experience.
As your appointment comes to a close, Stefan may suggest various herbal remedies suited for your individual needs; he may also suggest dietary changes. Most likely a series of visits will be needed to address your specific needs, to help you stay on your path to enhanced health and wellness, and to educate you to become competently responsible for your own long-term Radiant Health!
From our first contact and forward, you are always welcome and encouraged to ask questions and express any concerns you may have. Stefan and all of your Health Coaches at Natural Research and Healing Arts are dedicated to your total Radiant Health. We want you to feel encouraged, supported and nurtured as you seek wellness. We look forward to welcoming you!