CLEAR PATH, LLC
Acupuncture, orthopedic acupuncture, traditional herbal remedies, essential supplementation, diet & lifestyle optimization, restorative movement & breath work, meditation, somato-energetic therapy.
Natural solutions for all types of pain and orthopedic conditions, digestive issues, Lyme disease, long-covid symptoms oncology support, and other chronic health concerns.
SERVICES
In-Person & Virtual Sessions
Acupuncture:
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat ailments of all kinds. Acupuncture can address psycho-emotional issues, digestive problems, nervous system problems, musculo-skeletal problems, etc. Sessions include a complete health intake for new patients along with full exam and health history. Chines medicine pulse and tongue diagnoses included as a basis for pattern differentiation. Each patient receives a treatment plan, that is in alignment with unique circumstances and needs.
Acupuncture can help with:
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Energy level and metabolic function
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Overall nervous system regulation
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Central nervous system diseases
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Internal medicine conditions
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Cardiac function and circulatory problems
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Regulate stress response
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Allergies + immune response
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Long covid symptoms (such as Fatigue / brain fog)
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Digestive problems
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Lyme disease
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All types of pain
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Sleep
Orthopedic Acupuncture & Neuromuscular Therapy
Acupuncture, specifically geared for the musculo-skeletal and nervous system to address, chronic and acute pain and injury. It can also enhance athletic performance, as well as aid pre-and post operative care and tip the balance to ease pain. We utilize traditional and modern insights on easing restrictions in facial system. This approach incorporates orthopedic muscle tests and considers each patient’s whole health history for sustaining maximum effect.
Orthopedic acupuncture is applicable to:
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All orthopedic conditions
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Peripheral nerve entrapments
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Cranial nerve disorders
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Align and stabilize joints
Interestingly, patients receiving orthopedically oriented treatments often report improvements in digestion, sleep, energy and metabolic function possibly related to many of the channel points utilized relating to digestive and organ systems.
Traditional Herbal Remedies (Somatic Herbology):
It’s a little silly to say, ‘somatic herbology’ as it might imply that there is herbal remedies do not have ‘somatic’ implications which would be false… We utilize herbs in various forms such as capsule, granule, and tincture. Which may be incorporated into your lifestyle with acupuncture or on their own. Plant medicines have been used by human beings for thousands of years across cultures for the treatment of all ailments and for maintaining vigor and longevity. Chinese herbal medicine and traditional herbal remedies are often combined in conjunction with acupuncture to accelerate the healing process and provide optimum healing benefit. In this light, we consider a complete health history of a patient and incorporate tongue and pulse diagnosis when developing a comprehensive treatment plan.
Herbal remedies can help with:
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Energy level and metabolic function
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Overall nervous system regulation
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Central nervous system diseases
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Internal medicine conditions
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Cardiac function and circulatory problems
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Regulate stress response
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Allergies + immune response
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Long covid symptoms (such as Fatigue / brain fog)
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Digestive problems
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Lyme disease
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All types of pain
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Sleep
ABOUT
Quinn Caya
Dr. Quinn Caya, DAOM, LAc., Dipl. OM.
Licensed Acupuncturist, Board Certified Herbalist (NCCAOM)
Caya earned his doctorate in Orthopedic Acupuncture & Classical Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences.
Caya specializes in chronic and difficult health conditions, holistic pain management, anxiety, depression, and athletic performance and recovery. His clinical approach is informed by natural living traditions and direct experience in mind-body practices as pathways of healing and personal growth.
Since childhood, Caya felt compelled to ease suffering in the lives of others which lead him into healthcare. As a child, he lived in an intentional community centered around meditation, yoga and personal development. Caya has been involved in natural medicine, meditation and movement arts for most of his life. In adolescence, he developed an interest in the therapeutic significance of food and herbs, began practicing and eventually teaching qigong, martial arts and yoga. In 2004, he co-founded a center for acupuncture, yoga and martial arts. He pursued degrees in somatic neuro-fascial and bio-mechanical therapeutics, acupuncture and East Asian medicine. Caya has lead courses and seminars in universities, public schools, yoga and wellness centers. His clinical experience includes private clinics, hospitals, other healthcare facilities. Witnessing the use of both acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine in the hospital setting along with western medicine in China has been particularly inspiring to his professional practice.
In patient care, Caya utilizes acupuncture, Chinese and East Asian Herbology, lifestyle design optimization, key supplements, manual therapy (Tui Na & neural-fascial integration) and posture, breath & movement re-education.
Credentials:
- Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM)
- Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc.), VT, NY
- Board Certified Acupuncturist & Herbalist (Dipl. OM.), NCCAOM
- Masters of Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MSAOM)
- Bachelors of Professional Studies (BPS)
- Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Massage
- Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT)
- Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-500)
- Certificate in Reiki (Level 3)
Additional clinical interests: allergic rhinitis, digestive health and care specific women's health and men’s health issues.
Caya also has years of experience working in the building trades, and he loves skiing and snowboarding, hunting, fishing and has been a lifelong outdoorsman.
FEES, POLICIES
FEES
Fees range per treatment type and needs of the individual (around $200 for New Patient Intake to less than half of that for follow-ups, virtual consultations are price a little differently, and cost of any herbal remedies are individually priced.
- Cash, credit card, check accepted.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) debit card payments accepted.
- Payment due at time of service.
INSURANCE
- We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont only.
- Upon request, we can provide ‘super bill’ receipts for patients who wish to pursue reimbursement from their insurance company however, our office does not under any circumstances communicate with insurance companies at this time.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that missed appointments and cancellations within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment time are subject to a full appointment fee. Appointments cancelled after 5pm one business day prior to a scheduled appointment will be billed for the full appointment fee.
This policy applies to ALL appointments including those scheduled with a promotional voucher or gift certificate.
Please be respectful of your practitioner’s time. When an appointment is scheduled for you, that time is reserved only for you and is not available to other patients. A late cancellation or missed appointment leaves a hole in the practitioner’s schedule that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice will be subject to a the full appointment fee.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, a week to three days notice is greatly appreciated so that that time may be made available to those on the wait list.
