E92: Natural Pain Relief and Healing Through Acupressure with Dr. Victoria Menold

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Victoria Menold, a physician blending Western and Eastern medicine in her practice. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of acupressure and its applications in pain management and overall wellness. Dr. Menold shares her journey from public service medicine to establishing her own practice, where she focuses on personalized patient care. We explore the differences between acupressure and acupuncture, the significance of specific acupoints, and how acupressure can benefit various health conditions, including digestive issues and allergies. Dr. Menold also provides practical tips for self-application of acupressure and discusses the importance of lifestyle medicine in managing chronic diseases. Tune in to discover how to harness the power of acupressure for better health and well-being!Dr. Victoria Menold works in a solo practice in Odessa, Pasco County FL. This is a Family Practice Primary Care holistic patient centered  approach to healthcare which blends the Western and Eastern practices in a membership-based model which allows for extra time for prevention and wellness. Born and raised in Youngstown, OH, Dr. Menold graduated  from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in Combined Sciences. She earned her MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her Family Medicine residency at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL, in association with USF. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine.Dr. Menold practiced in St. Petersburg for three years in private practice, worked as a contractor for MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, and served at the Veterans Administration in Primary Care for 18 years. In 2023, she took a sabbatical to study various Eastern Medicine techniques. She graduated from Helms Medical Institute for Medical Acupuncture, is certified as a Meditation Teacher from YogaMu, and is pursuing advanced studies in Yoga and Ayurveda. She has been volunteering since 2023 at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic in New Port Richey and the Doctor’s Free Clinic of Citrus County, where she serves on the Board of Directors.Dr. Menold lives in Odessa, FL, with her husband Rich, their two teenage sons, and a Golden Retriever. She enjoys outdoor activities, especially bicycling and paddle boarding.0:28 - Introduction and Welcome1:04 - Dr. Menold's Journey into Medicine5:08 - Blending Western and Eastern Medicine6:27 - What is Acupressure?7:30 - Battlefield Acupuncture Explained10:14 - Differences Between Acupressure and Acupuncture14:46 - Conditions Treated with Acupressure21:11 - Self-Application of Acupressure25:54 - Acupressure for Allergy Relief29:13 - Evidence and Research on Acupressure39:19 - Overview of Dr. Menold's Practice43:04 - Closing Thoughts and Final RemarksConnect with Dr. MenoldWebsite: https://w-eprimarycare.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564265943055&mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriamenold/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmenold_wepca?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdnxyfVjxjpuACxO2xkrEQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-menold-038421278/Connect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.