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Dr. Janet Padma Mandell, DOM
Now Celebrating Over 30 Years of Acupuncture Practice!
As a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Janet “Padma” is a master of Japanese Meridian Therapy, combining the modalities of gentle, at times even insertion-free acupuncture, moxibustion, homeopathy, herbal medicine, dietary and lifestyle counseling. All tailored to best suit the individual needs of each patient. She enjoys treating patients with a wide variety of medical conditions and wellness goals, understanding that the most effective treatments support the body's innate wisdom to heal itself.
“After 30 years in practice, I have learned through experience that the optimal time frame for my treatments is a 45-minute session. Because the acupuncture energy is powerful, when patients are stimulated by needle treatment for too long there is the potential for what our Japanese masters call “overtreatment”. That can cause the patient to leave the treatment feeling tired. The optimal feeling after acupuncture treatment should be deep relaxation, while at the same time the recipient feels calmly energized. This provides enough time for the patient to express and discuss health concerns, and enjoy the balancing stimulation my treatments provide. This time frame also allows me to devote my energy to one patient at a time, thereby maintaining the focus and the flow of the treatment. All while opening the door to more weekly appointments, which helps my patients better access care in these times of continued high demand for our work.”
Dr. Mandell was first introduced to natural healing systems while pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her journey led her to study herbal medicine at the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville, CA; and then to Southwest Acupuncture College's Santa Fe Campus, where in 1991 she was within their first graduating class to earn a Master's Degree in Acupuncture. In 1998 Janet began studying traditional Japanese acupuncture with her Sensei, T. K. Kuwahara, the founder of Hari style acupuncture. Since then, studying and practicing Japanese-style acupuncture has been her passion. She has visited Japan twice to study with the modern masters there.
In 2004, Dr. Mandell began teaching and supervising at Southwest Acupuncture College's student clinic. Her areas of instruction have included techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion, diagnosis, Japanese Meridian Therapy clinic, and the HIV support clinic. She has enjoyed training, mentoring, and sharing inspiration with multiple classes of students.
Janet has now completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree, at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. This is the most advanced degree currently offered in the field, with her studies focused on integrative medicine and research. Dr. Mandell's research explored the feasibility of integrating acupuncture at Community Health Centers in New Mexico.
Dr. Mandell began studying homeopathy during the 1990s while searching for medicine that would be gentle and easily tolerated by pregnant women, infants and children. Over the years she found homeopathy to offer a profound level of healing for clients of all ages. She practices homeopathy using classical methods, informed by the advances made in that field over the last twenty-plus years, including the use of computer databases to search for newer remedies. Her primary homeopathic mentor has been Lou Klein of Vancouver, Canada, and she has studied extensively with Jan Scholten of Utrecht, Netherlands.
Regarding her approach to care, Dr. Mandell says: "I endeavor to listen deeply to the needs expressed by my clients. To combine a gentle touch with great focus. To provide energetic nourishment and relaxation, to help guide the client back to balance and health. It has been my great joy working with families here in New Mexico for over 30 years. I am delighted to have joined the Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine team in 2017. Now I’m available weekly in all 3 of our Clinic locations across Santa Fe and Albuquerque. With the help of the expert administrative staff there, I am now able to focus all of my healing energy on patient care."