5 Element Wellness Center is a place that caters to and cares for many types of people. From the youngest to the eldest, treating every aspect of each person is the focus of Monique Bain and each of her staff members. “We use acupuncture and eastern medicine for many of our procedures,” says the attractive woman known to many as Dr. Monique. With a degree in Molecular Biology, she was applying to medical school when an unexpected illness had her searching for a cure. She found it in acupuncture and changed the course of her continuing education. She says, “I was taking all kinds of medication, having all kinds of side effects and not getting better.” Her fruitless search for a cure was frustrating until her Chinese oncologist encouraged her to try acupuncture. “He said if it didn’t help me, it certainly wouldn’t hurt me. I would have never considered acupuncture or anything that was natural. For me, it was a last resort, but after three months of treatment I was off of all my medications!” At that point in her journey, she applied and finished her education as an acupuncture physician, training at the same school that her treating physician graduated from. The impact she would have on thousands of others has become astounding.
Contrary to many misconceptions, Monique says that acupuncture physicians may be seen as primary care givers on most insurance plans. In addition to treatment for pain, migraine, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, depression and anxiety, 5 Element also offers massage, nutritional counseling, skin care, detox, weight loss programs and more.
“Here at 5 Element we use both eastern and western treatment,” Monique continues. “We have a big group of patients that were sent to us by Holy Cross Hospital and we are seeing amazing results!” Encouraged by the ‘whole patient’ approach that has brought successful results to so many, Monique stresses that it isn’t just acupuncture, but also other elements of treatment that help with the reduction of symptoms and disease. “It’s nutrition and acupuncture and much more. There’s not usually just one solution to a problem,” Monique tells us with a knowing smile. “We are integrative. I still believe in western medicine and we have an MD on our staff. I know that medications are sometimes needed. We also have psychologists and psychiatrists that we refer patients to when necessary.”
If you’re ready to explore every option in order to feel your best, don’t waste another day.
Call 5 Element Wellness Center and put your health in caring hands. 954-657-8342, www.5ElementWellnessCenter.com.
