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Verena has given me not only safe and nurturing environment in which to work, but also an image I hope to embody with any healing practice I take on for myself during my life. She is perceptive, warm, extremely skilled, and compassionate beyond words. I am so grateful to her care, and to the space she holds sacred for those in need.

PATI STILLWATER

Verena J. Smith is a national treasure - her synthesis of traditional Chinese and contemporary healing techniques is brilliant and original. Her four cassette "Introduction to Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine", healing in itself, is comprehensive and outstanding -truly a "Gift of Health".

Daniel Goleman
author of "Emotional Intelligence"

The Inner Gate Natural Healing Center
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Verena Johanna Smith opened this unique center dedicated to holistic healing at her office building at her home in Amherst in 1987. Since that time, Verena has practiced acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine, as well as other healing modalities such as Neuromodulation Technique (NMT), Matrix Energetics (ME), Tapas Technique (TAT), hypnosis and guided imagery, Yoga Therapeutics, and guided healing meditation. The center also offers massage therapy and nutrition counselling. More...

The Healing Energy of Acupuncture

Acupuncture has existed for four to five thousand years. It represents a complete medical system capable of addressing any and all conditions of ill health. More...

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Chinese Herbal Therapies

Chinese Herbal Medicine is the second branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In China it is said that Chinese Herbal medicine is a more complex science than Acupuncture. More...

Verena

Advocate Best of the Valley Reader's Poll 2009 and 2010

In practice for more than 20 years, Verena Smith focuses on acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, energy work and nutritional counseling, with a holistic approach that looks at a client's various needs. Clients range from people suffering from migraine and chronic pain to those with infertility problems and cancer patients looking to cope with the side effects of chemotherapy. "We are frequently the last stop. People come here when they've tried everything," Smith says. "My staff and I are really trying to bring loving care to people." More...