Balance for Self Healing

Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Michigan and Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology

About Me

I named my practice “Balance for Self Healing” for many, and one, simple reason.  It is in maintaining or restoring the dynamic flow and balance of Yin and Yang that is at the core of health and healing.

At a young age I was introduced to eastern principles and philosophies by my father, Michael Graf M.D., who was a practicing internist and a pioneer in the field of holistic health. He began integrating acupuncture and other natural forms of healing into his practice in the 1960’s.

This early exposure influenced my life and fueled my passion and purpose. My intention is to be present, clear and effective in working with individuals to help integrate the whole being; (physical, mental/emotional and energetic fields) for the goals of health and wellbeing.

I have long been on this seemingly winding yet linear way of playing hide and seek with my Self. In this dimension I work primarily through and with the Taoist path of healing arts. Through this I have learned a great deal about my Self and how to help others find their independence (inner – dependence), in remembering the 

                       ~Whole Creative Self~

Chinese Medicine Basic Principles

Yin and Yang are not just the primary concept of the Taoist philosophy, but also to the orienting principals of the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Everything in the Universe is made up of these two opposing, yet interdependent and interconnected forces. They are the energies that flow throughout the universe and within the physical body.

Experience and skillful use of various disciplines and modalities within Chinese Medicine can bring about transformative change by regulating the flow of Yin and Yang, Qi, Blood and vital bodily fluids. The function of which is to maintain or restore balance to influence the body’s natural ability for self-healing.

Modalities and Disciplines

The following is a partial list which may be used by individual practitioners:

Dietary Therapy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Asian Bodywork Therapy (aka Shiatsu), Medical Qigong, Tuina, Cupping, Gua Sha, Meditation, Breath work, Qigong and Tai Qi.

How I Work

Health and well-being are about maintaining a balanced flow of Qi in all areas.  Your body communicates with you by “knocking on the door” with physical pain or discomfort and/or mental-emotional dis-harmonies.  If we don’t listen to or ignore the information the next “knock” will be louder.

In Chinese medicine we begin by listening to and observing the subtle (or not so subtle) signs and symptoms to determine where and what energy flow is out of alignment.

By tuning into the subtle energies with gentle awareness I am guided to incorporate various modalities such as Acupuncture, Medical Qigong and Spirit led Energy Work to apply higher frequencies of energy which are deeply nourishing to your spirit and strengthening to the healing and integration process.

Graduate of SAMRA University in Los Angeles

Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology

Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Michigan

Certified Medical Qigong Instructor/Practitioner

More than 30 years of Clinical experience