Our mission ultimately is to relieve suffering and to help all of our patients achieve a state of peace, harmony, balance and wellness. Acupuncture and other aspects of traditional Chinese medicine offer ways of unlocking the body's healing potential. Working in collaboration with western medicine and other healing traditions, we are committed to offering the best treatments possible for the benefit of our dear patients.
Why the name "Plum Blossom?" In China, plum blossoms are noted for appearing in late winter, often on snow-laden branches. Chinese paintings are profoundly symbolic and plum blossoms are a common theme. They represent strength, courage, faith and hope, all attributes that will help us to do and to be our very best. Please do take a few minutes to explore our website and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
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Why the name "Plum Blossom?" In China, plum blossoms are noted for appearing in late winter, often on snow-laden branches. Chinese paintings are profoundly symbolic and plum blossoms are a common theme. They represent strength, courage, faith and hope, all attributes that will help us to do and to be our very best. Please do take a few minutes to explore our website and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
Thanks for visiting!
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Who would ever have imagined that at this stage of my career I would be following this path?
Yet here I am.
My educational background includes BS and MS degrees in Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an MD degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Emory University School of Medicine and specialty training in family medicine at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency.
After ten years of solo practice in family medicine I became a full-time faculty member in a family medicine residency program and subsequently enjoyed eighteen years living the life of teacher/clinician.
Yet here I am.
My educational background includes BS and MS degrees in Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an MD degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Emory University School of Medicine and specialty training in family medicine at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency.
After ten years of solo practice in family medicine I became a full-time faculty member in a family medicine residency program and subsequently enjoyed eighteen years living the life of teacher/clinician.
There are a number of ways in which the term "integrative medicine" might be defined.
My personal definition is "a compassionate approach to healthcare that acknowleges the importance and the inter-relationship of spirit, mind and body in pursuing a state of wellness and which draws upon any and all healing traditions that the patient finds of benefit."
In one sense, integrative refers to the holistic aspect.
One may be physically quite well but emotionally or spiritually very ill.
Conversely, one might be stricken with a terminal illness but able to face the unknown with strength, courage and even joy, all because the spirit is well.
My personal definition is "a compassionate approach to healthcare that acknowleges the importance and the inter-relationship of spirit, mind and body in pursuing a state of wellness and which draws upon any and all healing traditions that the patient finds of benefit."
In one sense, integrative refers to the holistic aspect.
One may be physically quite well but emotionally or spiritually very ill.
Conversely, one might be stricken with a terminal illness but able to face the unknown with strength, courage and even joy, all because the spirit is well.
The underlying principle in Chinese medicine is the balance between yin and yang, the opposites with which all things are imbued.
Yin tends to be more substantive, colder, slower, more inward, lower, quieter; yang tends to be more action-based, hotter, faster, outward, higher, more exuberant.
Nature prefers a balance of yin and yang.
In the case of humans, when there is an imbalance or disharmony we experience consequences: signs and symptoms of physical illness, disturbances of the mind or the spirit, and the like.
Yin tends to be more substantive, colder, slower, more inward, lower, quieter; yang tends to be more action-based, hotter, faster, outward, higher, more exuberant.
Nature prefers a balance of yin and yang.
In the case of humans, when there is an imbalance or disharmony we experience consequences: signs and symptoms of physical illness, disturbances of the mind or the spirit, and the like.
Q: Will acupuncture or other tradtional Chinese medicine (TCM) approaches help me?
A: TCM is widely accepted and has been shown to be effective for many medical conditions.
There are certain conditions, of course, which are best treated using modern, western medicine.
There are also many conditions for which a combined approach is most helpful.
Then there are conditions for which acupuncture and other TCM therapies have an advantage over western medicine.
Dr. Hobbs will be happy to discuss your situation with you and, if you like, to confer with your primary care physician to assess the likelihood of your being helped by acupuncture and/or other TCM therapies.
A: TCM is widely accepted and has been shown to be effective for many medical conditions.
There are certain conditions, of course, which are best treated using modern, western medicine.
There are also many conditions for which a combined approach is most helpful.
Then there are conditions for which acupuncture and other TCM therapies have an advantage over western medicine.
Dr. Hobbs will be happy to discuss your situation with you and, if you like, to confer with your primary care physician to assess the likelihood of your being helped by acupuncture and/or other TCM therapies.
We welcome self referrals as well as referrals from primary care providers.
Appointments may be made by calling 207-873-3900.
For patients hospitalized at Maine General Medical Center, consultations must be arranged through your attending physician.
Appointments for patients at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care may be scheduled through the Medical Oncology Department.
Dr. Hobbs is happy, with patient permission, to share records and to discuss treatment plans with all other providers.
Appointments may be made by calling 207-873-3900.
For patients hospitalized at Maine General Medical Center, consultations must be arranged through your attending physician.
Appointments for patients at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care may be scheduled through the Medical Oncology Department.
Dr. Hobbs is happy, with patient permission, to share records and to discuss treatment plans with all other providers.
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