Acupuncture has been practiced for more than 2,300 years for both acute injuries and chronic internal ailments. It is based on channels, often called meridians, which connect the surface of the body with the internal organs and all of the structures in between. Qi and blood that get stuck in these channels can result in pain or other symptoms of poor health. Stuck Qi can result from physical or emotional trauma, environment, sleep habits, eating habits and the stresses of modern life, among other things. There may also be deficient channels which need to be strengthened.
The acupuncturist will feel your pulse, examine your tongue, and discuss your medical history and general habits that may be impacting you, to help determine which Qi movement patterns are out of balance.
Relief may be experienced after only one treatment, or after a series of treatments depending on the severity and chronicity of the ailments being treated.
For most patients, the placement of these slender needles goes unnoticed, though sometimes there may be a pinch for just a moment; afterwards a feeling of heaviness or warmth may follow, a therapeutic sensation called the arrival of Qi. The needles should remain in place for 10-40mins, depending on what the practitioner considers best for each patient, and will allow for activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, the Rest & Digest system, the opposite of fight or flight. The practitioner may also include adjunctive techniques such as cupping, gua sha, moxa therapy, or heat therapies.
To support the acupuncture, herbs may be recommended as well as suggestions for specific dietary and other lifestyle changes.
Acupuncture has been practiced for more than 2,300 years for both acute injuries and chronic internal ailments. It is based on channels, often called meridians, which connect the surface of the body with the internal organs and all of the structures in between. Qi and blood that get stuck in these channels can result in pain or other symptoms of poor health. Stuck Qi can result from physical or emotional trauma, environment, sleep habits, eating habits and the stresses of modern life, among other things. There may also be deficient channels which need to be strengthened.
The acupuncturist will feel your pulse, examine your tongue, and discuss your medical history and general habits that may be impacting you, to help determine which Qi movement patterns are out of balance.
Relief may be experienced after only one treatment, or after a series of treatments depending on the severity and chronicity of the ailments being treated.
For most patients, the placement of these slender needles goes unnoticed, though sometimes there may be a pinch for just a moment; afterwards a feeling of heaviness or warmth may follow, a therapeutic sensation called the arrival of Qi. The needles should remain in place for 10-40mins, depending on what the practitioner considers best for each patient, and will allow for activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, the Rest & Digest system, the opposite of fight or flight. The practitioner may also include adjunctive techniques such as cupping, gua sha, moxa therapy, or heat therapies.
To support the acupuncture, herbs may be recommended as well as suggestions for specific dietary and other lifestyle changes.
Acupuncture has proven effective in treatment of a variety of ailments including:
colds and flu
asthma
bronchitis
sinus infection
allergies
Neurological
Bell’s/Cerebral Palsy
stroke
neuropathy
headache
acne
skin rashes
herpes
eczema
Emotional
anxiety
depression
stress
insomnia
back/neck pain
sciatica
bursitis/tendonitis
arthritis
sprains/strains
Geno-Urinary/Reproductive
infertility
impotence
PMS
morning sickness
irregular menstruation
irritable bowel/colitis
thyroid problems
hypertension
diabetes
MS