Acupuncture
Acupuncture has 3000 years of history
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures
in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture
became widely known in North America in 1971 when New York Times
reporter James Reston wrote about how doctors in Beijing, Chine,
used needles to ease his abdominal pain after surgery.
Our Body can be sees as an Energetic Irrigation
System
Research shows that acupuncture, the practice of inserting small
needles into the skin at meridian points; regulating the flow of
Qi (Chee), is a highly beneficial treatment for a variety of health
conditions. Highly successful in the field of pain management, acupuncture
has been used around the globe as a viable drug free alternative,
offering little to no side effects to the patient.
Acupuncture has also been proven to hold a successful track record when
used as a complement to weight loss plans such as those suggested
by our staff of certified dietitians.
The use of meridian stimulation has been
associated with heightened success rates in many of the following
conditions and situations:
Musculoskeletal/Neurological Pain Management
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (RSI, CPS)
Internal/Gynaecology Treatment
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hay-fever and allergy symptoms
- Infertility treatment
- Menopause
- Immune system depression / augmentation
- Stress management
Addiction Treatment
- Drug/Alcohol addiction
- Tobacco addiction
Acupuncture Treatments are relaxing, enjoyable
and virtually painless
Thanks to modern Acupuncture Technology
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
You should only feel a slight sensation as the needle contacts the Qi
point. This feeling is known as 'deqi', or 'getting Qi'. Deqi is not an
unpleasant feeling and the sensation can manifest in many forms. Commonly,
most people sense a dull ache, a general numbness of the area, a tingling
or a sensation of heat. In some situations this sensation may travel the
length of the meridian, affecting entire regions of the body.
What are the needles
like?
Acupuncture needles consist of a coiled handle and an extremely fine,
pointed shaft. The needles are solid and no substances are injected into
the body at any point. We use only sterile, prepackaged needles during
treatment; each needle is used a single time.
What happens during a
treatment session and how many do I require?
During a treatment session the practitioner selects appropriate points
based on the specified treatment prescribed. The points of the needles
may or may not be subsequently manipulated, either manually, or by a small
electronic device, this is intended to achieve certain effects. A common
course of treatment may involve 10-15 individual treatment sessions, once
every second or third day. However, frequency differs depending on the
condition.
For more information please see our partners at Healtphone.com,
the most complete Chinese Medicine resource on the Internet, or
call our offices to speak directly with our certified acupuncturists.
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