Moroso Medical Center at 548 E Speedway, 85705 Tucson, Arizona

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Naturopathy, Acupuncture & Medical Marijuana Evaluations. The Moroso Medical Centers mission is to: Listen & Evaluate each patients individual health concerns and goals Plan a comprehensive healthcare program based upon each individuals patients health concerns, goals and lifestyle. Educate each patient about general wellness (physically and mentally/emotionally) and the reasons behind the steps of their individual healthcare program. Empower each patient to take a proactive and dynamic role in reaching his or her individual health goals. Naturopathic medicine is a distinctively natural approach to health and healing. Dr. Heather Moroso earned her NMD from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and has operated a private practice in Tucson since 2003. In addition to her private practice, the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation and El Rio/Special Immunology Associates employed Dr. Moroso from 2004-2009. In that capacity, she worked in conjunction with the patients’ primary care physicians to provide specialized services to patients living with HIV/AIDS. Dr. Moroso has been heavily involved in several local non-profit organizations. She won the New Volunteer of the Year award for the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation in 2006. She has served on the boards of Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network, Wingspan’s Health & Wellness Advisory Board and the Pima County Ryan White HIV/AIDS Consortium Membership Committee. Dr. Moroso currently serves on the board of the Southern Arizona Artists and Musicians Healthcare Alliance. Dr. Moroso is the founder and CEO of the non-profit organization Positively Beautiful. This organization was an outgrowth of her work with the aforementioned organizations. She launched Positively Beautiful in 2007 when she realized that people living with HIV/AIDS suffer more than physical ailments – they also suffer the stigma of the disease itself. Some of this stigma comes from the ‘look’ of HIV: the distinctive physical changes of lipodystrophy caused by anti-retroviral medications. Through the art of makeup and hair, Positively Beautiful erases this ‘look’ by and providing lipodystrophy-specific makeovers for women. In the last five years, Positively Beautiful extended services to men and women from Tucson and rural Southern Arizona, has lead the annual day long celebration of World AIDS Day since 2008, implemented a prevention program called Project Power and created a partnership with the international non-profit Support for International Change. The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation awarded Positively Beautiful the Group Volunteer Effort award in 2008. Naturopathic medicine recognizes the integrity of the whole person, including the body, mind and spirit. This includes addressing the root cause of disease and not simply treating the symptoms. Naturopathy is both a science and a philosophy of medicine based on stimulating the body’s natural ability to heal itself and to reverse damage to the body due to lifestyle, stress, injury, diet and/or environmental factors. Naturopathic doctors offer personalized treatment plans with fewer side effects than conventional medicine, to educate and empower each unique individual to take responsibility for improving their own health. Many pain conditions and degenerative diseases can be slowed or reversed rather than allowed to progress. As a naturopathic Physician, I promise to be compassionate in helping patients achieve the highest levels of health and vitality. I believe in balance and harmonizing the whole person, including the body, mind and spirit. This includes addressing the root cause of disease, lifestyle changes, diet, exercise and the natural use of therapies. It is my privilege to provide integrative medical care for each individual and offer personalized treatment plans, working side by side with other health care providers. Acupuncture has been used successfully in the treatment of conditions ranging from nausea, migraines, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain, sprains, strains, sciatica, nerve pain due to compression, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, pain resulting from spinal cord injuries, osteoarthritis, facial tics, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, asthma, bronchitis, allergies, sinusitis, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), sore throat, high blood pressure, gastroesophageal reflux (felt as heartburn or indigestion), constipation, diarrhea, spastic colon (often called irritable bowel syndrome), ulcers, chronic bladder and kidney infections, incontinence, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopausal symptoms, endometriosis, anorexia, memory problems, insomnia, drug and alcohol detoxification, depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders and stroke rehabilitation. Acupuncture may also increase blood circulation and body temperature, affect white blood cell activity (responsible for our immune function), reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and regulate blood sugar levels. You can safely combine acupuncture with prescription drugs and other conventional treatments, but it is important for your primary care physician to be aware of and monitor how your acupuncture treatment may be affecting your conventional therapies. How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture is a natural treatment based on Chinese medicine — a system of healing that dates back thousands of years. At the core of Chinese medicine is the notion that a type of life force, or energy, known as qi (pronounced “chee”) flows through energy pathways (meridians) in the body. Each meridian corresponds to one organ, or group of organs, that governs particular bodily functions. Achieving the proper flow of qi is thought to create health and wellness. According to Chinese medicine, everything in nature has both yin and yang. An imbalance of qi (too much, too little, or blocked flow) causes disease. To restore balance to the qi, an acupuncturist inserts needles at points along the meridians. These acupuncture points are places where the energy pathway is close to the surface of the skin. The effects of acupuncture are complex. Research suggests that acupuncture techniques stimulate nerve fibers that transmit signals to the spinal cord and brain, activating the body’s central nervous system. The spinal cord and brain then release hormones responsible for making us feel less pain while improving overall health. Arizona Medical Marijuana Act In November 2010, voters passed Proposition 203, also known as the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. This made Arizona the 15th state, along with the District of Columbia, to have passed a medical marijuana law since 1996. Arizona’s medical marijuana law became effective on April 14, 2011 and under the new law, patients registered through the Arizona Department of Health are legally protected from state prosecution for possession or use of medical marijuana. Evidence Supporting Marijuana’s Medical Value Written references to the use marijuana as a medicine date back nearly 5,000 years. Western medicine embraced marijuana’s medical properties in the mid-1800s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, physicians had published more than 100 papers in the Western medical literature recommending its use for a variety of disorders. Cannabis remained in the United States pharmacopoeia until 1941, removed only after Congress passed the Marihuana Tax Act which severely hampered physicians from prescribing it. The American Medical Association (AMA) was one of the most vocal organizations to testify against the ban, arguing that it would deprive patients of a past, present and future medicine. Modern research suggests that cannabis is a valuable aid in the treatment of a wide range of clinical applications. These include pain relief — particularly of neuropathic pain (pain from nerve damage) — nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a powerful appetite stimulant, specifically for patients suffering from HIV, the AIDS wasting syndrome, or dementia. Emerging research suggests that marijuana’s medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors and are neuroprotective. Currently, more than 60 U.S. and international health organizations — including the American Public Health Association, Health Canada and the Federation of American Scientists — support granting patients immediate legal access to medicinal marijuana under a physician’s supervision. (Click here for a complete listing of organizations.) Several others, including the American Cancer Society and the American Medical Association support the facilitation of wide-scale, clinical research trials so that physicians may better assess cannabis’ medical potential. In addition, a 1991 Harvard study found that 44 percent of oncologists had previously advised marijuana therapy to their patients. Fifty percent responded they would do so if marijuana was legal. A more recent national survey performed by researchers at Providence Rhode Island Hospital found that nearly half of physicians with opinions supported legalizing medical marijuana. Cancellation Policy: If you are not able to keep your scheduled appointment, we kindly ask that you call to cancel at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. Failure to do so will result in a $50 cancellation fee. Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Your first visit will last approximately 30 to 90 minutes. The initial visit consists of an in-depth review of your health concerns and goals, as well as gathering information on all aspects of your health including past trauma/illnesses or surgery, family medical history, environmental exposures, diet, emotions, exercise habits, relaxation and more. Dr. Moroso will then do the necessary physical examinations, order necessary labs, review all of your information and design a comprehensive treatment plan taking into consideration all of your goals and needs. Follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor your progress and, if necessary, to refine and expand your plan of care. As you regain a sense of vitality, our visits will focus on health maintenance through the development of a personalized prevention plan. The frequency of your visits will depend on the pace of your progress, the type of therapy you chose, and the amount of support you need to implement your comprehensive treatment plan. Treatments: Acupuncture for chronic pain, muscle spasms, migraines, gut issues, TMJ, skin issues, etc. Individually designed food and nutritional plans Nutrient-vitamin-mineral therapies Botanical Therapy Homeopathy Exercise program planning We will process and submit your Medical Marijuana State application for you at the time of your visit…. all you have to do is wait for your M.M. card to arrive in the mail. Save money by doing it yourself. If you are comfortable on a computer and understand the laws, you can save money by submitting your own application to the State. Please see the link below for more details. http://www.azdhs.gov/medicalmarijuana/ Renewal Medical Marijuana Certification + application processing – $95. Renewal Medical Marijuana Certification without application processing – $65. Please note that the fees above are in addition to the Arizona Department of Health application fee of $150 or $75. with proof of food stamps, which is due at the time your application is submitted. Insurance: Insurance at this time does not cover naturopathic services nor do I directly bill insurance for medical services. However, I can provide you with a coded claim (superbill) to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please contact your health insurance company for more detail about coverage for services provided by a “Licensed Naturopathic Physician” and/or “Acupuncture”. We are happy to explore working with insurances as more policies cover alternative care. Office hours: Sunday & Monday – Closed, Tuesday 10-5, Wednesday 12-5, Thursday 1-5, Friday 10-5, Saturday 11-4. Please be aware that someone may not be available to assist you without an appointment, even during our normal hours of operation. If you’re making a special trip to see us, we always suggest calling first. We’re located at : 412 E. 7th Street Tucson, AZ. 85705 Office: 520-495-4054 Fax: 520-495-5059

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