Brenda Ithier Nayak AP
Acupuncturist
1950 Lee Road 119 Winter Park Fl, 32789About
Dr. Brenda Ithier- Nayak , DAOM, Lac., LMT Acupuncture Physician, Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master. Practicing since 2000.. Dr. Brenda Ithier- Nayak received her Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Spring of 2017. Her journey began when she received advanced therapeutic Massage therapy credentials from Florida College of Natural Health in 2000 and studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida in 2004. She also studied Reiki for two years and became a Reiki Master in 2002. She has also taught Anatomy and Physiology and massage modalities at Everest University for three years. In addition, she taught Chinese Bodywork (TuiNa) at Florida College of Integrative Medicine for one year. She developed a treatment protocol called Inner-balancing Touch, whereby she uses a wide range of modalities in an effort to access the patient’s self healing mechanism in order to bring mind, body and spirit together; In result they achieve mental, physical and spiritual stability. She has taken special interest in treating individuals with Prolonged Grief disorder and mental disorders. She designed an Acupuncture protocol as an adjunctive therapy to psychotherapy for the treatment of Prolonged grief disorder and many other Mental health disorders. She feels Grief is a normal response but that it is important for the individual not develop emotional blockages that will inhibit the ability to readjust to life without the loss. Inner balancing Acupuncture Protocol was developed with this in mind. She also utilizes a variety of modalities such as, Tuina, Chakra Balancing, Aromatherapy, Chinese Herbal therapy, Homeopathy, Vitamin Injection therapy, Qi Gong Healing, NADA Protocol(National Acupuncture Detoxication Association) for the treatment of all addictions, emotional trauma, insomnia and many more. Her wish is that you understand that the world is our marketplace and that the Universe is our home. Her hope is that you find self love, divine light and Inner Balancing... In doing so, your presence will automatically and unconsciously gives other people permission to do the same.
Education and Training
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine DAOM 2017
Florida College of Integrative Medicine MSOM 2004
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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What are the pressure points to relieve neck pain?
Thank you for your question, There is a really good point found on the outer side of your pinky knuckle. If you make a fist and look on the side of your pinky, the point protrudes where the pink skin meets the back skin of your hand, pinky side. READ MORE
Can acupressure help swollen knees?
Hello thank you for your question, Acupressure and Acupuncture can help with all conditions in the body. The focus is always to balance the qi (CHI) or energy, which moves the blood. If the blood moves adequately, disease dissipates, including edema (swollen) knees. READ MORE
How many acupoints are there?
Good day to you, thank you for your question. There are 361 basic acupuncture points in the body plus a host of many extra points. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for anxiety and depression?
What a wonderful question... Yes! Acupuncture is excellent for anxiety, depression, insomnia and many other mental health disorders. The goal of the treatment is to tonify the QI. (CHI) also known as energy. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help facial nerves?
Thanks for your question, Acupuncture has been known to effectively treat disorders such as Bell’s palsy or facial paralysis. However, it does not repair nerve damage but it will strengthen the fascial muscles. We focus on the root cause and treat READ MORE
Does acupuncture help in weight loss?
Good day to you. Acupuncture brings balance to the body, Yes it can help with weight loss. However, it is not a magic pill. Along with acupuncture, it is necessary to change how you view food and begin an exercise regimen. READ MORE
Does it hurt when acupuncture needles are inserted in the body?
I always ask my patients, what hurts more, your headache or a little prick? Most of the time, the insertion of acupuncture needles does not hurt, but keep in mind, it is a fine needle penetrating the skin. Some points may be more sensitive than others. However, once the needles are all inserted, patients state they feel relaxed and europhoric. So it depends of the individual READ MORE
Is it true that people suffering from high blood pressure should not try acupuncture?
Receiving acupuncture from a trained and skilled acupuncturist is of upmost importance. Acupuncture is very effective in the treatment of hypertension, for it balances the flow of Qi (energy), which moves the blood. Changing one's diet and adding exercise will enhance the effect of acupuncture. READ MORE
Can an acupuncturist help me with my sleep disorder?
Yes, Acupuncture have been proven effective in the treatment of most sleep disorders. However, if a person does not change their schedule or life style it will be a little more challenging. One tip I share with my patients with erratic work hours is to be sure they don’t eat at least two hours before going to bed, no television and never go to bed angry or stressed. This will improved the quality of sleep. READ MORE
How does acupuncture help in treating infertility?
Good day to you and thank you for your question. I will attempt to answer your question as simply as possible. Infertility can be due to many factors. In Traditonal Chinese Medicine, (TCM) our goal is to achieve balance of the flow of QI, (Chee) or Energy. The Qi flows up and down the body via energy pathways called meridians. It is Qi that moves blood and it is blood that feeds the body and the internal organs. If the energy flows as it should, the body will be at ease and conception will occur. Stress, diet, sleep, state of mind and exercise effects the flow of this Qi, resulting in (dis-ease). Acupuncture is the use of one time use, Sterile stainless steel fine needles at specific areas of the meridian. Each area or point has an indication and an action, which will balance the flow of qi. In an effort to conceive, the uterus should be the right environment for the embryo. If the qi flows too slow, the uterus may too cold, if the qi moves too fast, it may be too hot, or vice versa. Acupuncture will be used to balance the flow of Qi. However may to need to examine diet and emotional state of mind and be willing to take Chinese Herbal medicine, change diet and exercise in conjunction with Acupuncture. I hope this helps, thank you for your question and good luck. READ MORE
How does acupuncture treat indigestion?
Good day to you, Acupuncture has been found to relieve indigestion, however a thorough review of diet and the willingness to adjust it will produce a positive Acupuncture result. Thank you for your question. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with my son's asthma?
Good day and thank you for your question. Although Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of Asthma, while treating children, I have found that utilizing herbal remedies and dietary changes have been very successful. Acupunture can be a little intimidating for children under 16 years of age, each child is different. READ MORE
Is acupuncture a complementary treatment or does it treat ailments by itself?
Good day to you and thank you for your question. Acupuncture is both complementary and can be use solely. It depends of the condition, the stage of the condition and of course the individual. READ MORE
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