Acupuncture Injection Therapy

Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) combines traditional acupuncture with modern medical practices. These injections augment the benefits of acupuncture and activate the body’s innate healing processes. This form of acupuncture involves injecting natural substances, including vitamins, minerals, homeopathic medicines, and herbal extracts, into precise points on the body.

B12 & MIC Shots

Vitamin B12 combined with MIC is an injection that is used to facilitate weight loss and boost energy, aiding in the use of food for energy and in the breakdown of fat.

What does MIC stand for?

MIC stands for Methionine, Inositol, and Choline.
A prevalent concern is individuals experiencing blood deficiencies and low levels of vitamin B12, which can contribute to weight loss challenges. Vitamin B12 boosts red blood cell production and enhances fat burning, making it crucial for weight loss. Additionally, vitamin B12 collaborates with other nutrients to support overall body health. Pyridoxal phosphate, also known as vitamin B6, is another component included in the MIC injection to aid in fat breakdown.

Methionine / SAM

Methionine is an essential Amino Acid, meaning it cannot be synthesized in the body. Methionine helps form SAM (S-Adenosyl Methionine), the “activated” form of Methionine. SAM does the following:

Breaks down estrogens Carnitine synthesis (the fat carrier molecule of the body)
Preventing/Relieving fatigue
Choline synthesis
Creatine synthesis
Epinephrine synthesis
Melatonin synthesis (aids in sleep, a powerful antioxidant)
Nucleic acid synthesis- a component of DNA Breakdown of histamine (*some cases for Allergies because it lowers histamine release)
Glutathione synthesis (the major detox antioxidant of the body)
Maintains cartilage health
Other reports it’s helps with premature ejaculation, chronic depression, pancreatitis, and Parkinson’s.

Inositol

A B vitamin and a primary component of cell membranes. Inositol does the following:

Transports fats through the body
Helps convert food into energy
Helps neurons communicate better with the body’s nervous system
Vital for hair growth
Inositol combined with choline produces lecithin, aiding in the breakdown of fats such as cholesterol
Influences the action of insulin
Inositol may also be involved in depression. People who are depressed may have lower-than-normal levels of inositol in their spinal fluid. In addition, inositol participates in the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to be a factor in depression. (Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit messages between nerve cells.) For these two reasons, inositol has been proposed as a treatment for depression, and preliminary evidence suggests that it may be helpful.

Choline

Similar to the B vitamins but not “officially” a B vitamin, yet often placed in the B vitamin category. It is an essential nutrient which is water soluble. Functions of Choline in the body:

Normal functioning of all of the body’s cells
Brain and nerve function
Liver metabolism
Transportation of nutrients throughout the body
Has been linked to a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Decreases the risk for heart disease as it helps break down fat such as cholesterol (Normalizes cholesterol metabolism)
Helps prevent accumulation of fat in the liver- often known as Fatty Liver Disease
Memory, Mood, and Muscle control

Vitamin Injections Offered

Vitamin C

Heals wounds
Strengthen immune system
Detoxify heavy metals

Vitamin B ($25 with treatment $30 without)

Can only get from animal protein (B12)
Good for Fatigue
Nerve damage
Headaches and migraines
Parkinsons
Methylated is best to heal nerves, and Hydroxo for tissue.

MICC ($30 with treatment/$45 with treatment and B12)

Transports and breakdown fats
REDUCES cholesterol
Memory, Mood, Muscle (depression, compulsive disorder, anxiety)
Linked to decreased risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Reduce the risk of heart disease

SARAPIN (Pitcher Plant) $65

PAIN management
Muscular/Neuropathic Pain
Sciatica.
Stenosis, Lumbar, and Cervical degeneration
Trigeminal Neuralgia

PROCAINE $65

Scarring and Trauma from scarring.
Anti aging and anti-depressive

TRAUMEEL

Anti-inflammatory
Good for repetitive and overuse injuries
Mild osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia

ZEEL

Relief from O.A and R.A
Similar to stem cells in their ability to create tissue growth
Degenerative disc, stenosis
Fibromyalgia

GELSEMIUM

Nerve pain (trigeminal, sciatic, carpal tunnel etc)
I.B.S
Herpes zoster and or simplex

CALMVALERA

Nervous disorders
Insomnia
Depression, mental exhaustion

ENGYSTOL

Herpes zoster or simplex
Boost immune system

SPASCUPREEL

I.B.S
Muscular cramping
Menstrual cramping
All spasms

Herbs

HUANG QI

-Immune booster
-Spontaneous sweating
-Cancer prevention and chemo/radiation recovery
-Recovery from surgery
-Diabetes
*Allergies
-Muscular atrophy
-Post Covid symptoms
-Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

Dang gui, Chan Xiong, Hong Hua combo

Trauma
Women’s menstrual health and menopausal symptoms
Post Covid symptoms

Sheng Mai

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Wendy Rose

16:02 21 Mar 24

I'm grateful to have Dr. Heschmeyer as one of my trusted health care practitioners. Her experience, knowledge and compassion have benefited me and members of my family. She listens intently and always selects the appropriate modality or combination of treatments, whether treating injury, illness, or energy imbalance. I highly recommend Mariryan and strongly recommend exploring the services she provides at Art of Acupuncture.

Kelly Whitney

00:14 28 Feb 24

I’ve been seeing Dr Heschmeyer for over ten years for various things including vertigo, hormonal fluctuations, aches and pains and most recently a very painful shoulder injury that had me scared. Her knowledge of the human body and using different techniques, not just needles, had me working again within 24 hours. You don’t have to have a specific issue to go see her, just getting back to balance in this hectic world is helpful. I highly recommend her for a better quality of life. Also, Jenny at the front desk is amazing too!

Haley Cockrill

00:14 28 Feb 24

I’ve been personally seeing Dr. Heschmeyer for 3-4 months. From the moment you walk in, it’s the pleasant and friendly welcome from Jenny at the front desk. Each appointment I’ve had thus far has been amazing. Dr. H takes her time to truly listen to what my body is experiencing and struggling with. She goes above and beyond to make sure I feel confident in our treatment plan as well as helping me better understand other ways to benefit what we are striving for. She is so educated in nutrition and actually takes the time to make sure what she’s doing is going to help resolve the problem. I’ve never had a doctor actually personally care for my health as I feel she does. I can’t wait to continue my journey with Dr. Heschmeyer and her team. I highly recommend this office!

Heather Butcher

20:13 22 Feb 24

Mel Culp

15:32 23 Jan 24

I am so grateful to Dr. Heschmeyer for listening to my issues and then tayloring a treatment for immediate and continued relief! The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and professional. I highly recommend Art of Acupuncture and will continue to see Dr. Heschmeyer for all my medical and health related needs.

Elisabeth Duell-Branly

16:12 03 Jan 23

Many years ago I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia. In Jan, 2020, I had gamma knife surgery for the trigeminal neuralgia and did not get much relief. In July 2022 the symptoms returned full blown, maybe worse than ever before. The neurologist told me I have SUNCT a type of headache that has "no known cause and no known cure". He offered me an anticonvulsant "that may or may not help". I have tried anticonvulsants in the past and the side effects were much worse than the benefits so I decided to do more research. There is not much information about SUNCT.I started researching all kinds of alternative therapies. Acupuncture has been known for some time to help with Trigeminal Neuralgias so I focused on offices in the Venice, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte area. I was impressed with the credentials of Dr. Mariryan Heschmeyer D.O.M., A.P. On the first phone conversation I was able to get an appointment fairly quickly. On my first visit Dr. Heschmeyer assured me she has treated SUNCT successfully and set up a plan of care. I had significant relief that day and then on the second day she gave me multiple injections in my face of the drug Sarapin. I had treatments once a week and on the fourth visit I was pain free.Sarapin is approved by the FDA. I am so thankful for Dr. Heschmeyer"s skill and knowledge of this disease SUNCT. I will continue to see her once a month as a maintenance therapy but I remain pain free. I recommend that everyone with the SUNCT diagnosis should see Dr. Heschmeyer. Don't be afraid of the Sarapin injections in your face, its like a kitten walking on your face compared to the trigeminal pain. The office staff is very helpful and very compassionate, its easy to access and the atmosphere is very comforting. The experience is stress free and the results are miraculous.

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Tuesday: 10-6pm
Wednesday: 10-6pm
Thursday: 10-6pm
Friday: 10-3:30pm

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