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Acupuncture involves the placement of a very fine, sterile, needle at specific acupoints on the body. This activates the body’s natural healing and recuperative power.
Acupuncturists view the human body similar to a highly complex electrical circuit. Health is achieved by maintaining the body in a “balanced state.” Disease is due to an imbalance. Imbalances lead to blockages in the flow of qi (pronounced “chee”, meaning energy), vital substances and blood.
Acupuncture points provide gateways to influence, redirect, increase, or decrease the body’s energy & blood, thereby correcting many of the body’s imbalances.
Scientists propose that acupuncture primarily produces its effects through regulating the nervous system. Regulation of the nervous system aids the activity of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. Studies also have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, thereby regulating sensations and involuntary body functions, such as immune reactions and processes that regulate a person’s blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system, so we can be helpful in most health conditions.
Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute of Health (NIH) recognize acupuncture as effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions from Allergies and Chronic Pain such as headaches and arthritis to Diabetes, Obesity and Addictions such as nicotine and drugs.
Here is a list of some of the conditions the Nation Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize as effectively treated by Acupuncture:
| Addiction (alcohol, drug, smoking) |
Facial palsy/tics | Pneumonia |
| Allergies | Fatigue | Reproductive problems |
| Anxiety | Fertility | Rhinitis |
| Arthritis | Fibromyalgia | Sciatica |
| Asthma | Gingivitis | Seasonal Affective Disorder |
| Bronchitis | Headache | Shoulder Pain |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Hiccough | Sinusitis |
| Chronic Fatigue | Incontinence | Sleep Disturbances |
| Colitis | Indigestion | Smoking Cessation |
| Common Cold | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Sore Throat |
| Constipation | Low Back Pain | Stress |
| Dental Pain | Menopause | Stroke Rehabilitation |
| Depression | Menstrual Irregularities | Tennis Elbow |
| Diarrhea | Migraine | Tonsillitis |
| Digestive Trouble | Morning Sickness | Tooth Pain |
| Dizziness | Nausea | Trigeminal Neuralgia |
| Dysentery | Osteoarthritis | Urinary Tract Infections |
| Emotional Problems | Pain | Vomiting |
| Eye Problems | PMS | Wrist Pain |
Many people will not try acupuncture because they are afraid the needles will hurt or that the experience will be unpleasant. This is unfortunate because nearly all people feel a deep sense of calm and relaxation during the treatment. In fact many patients fall asleep during their treatment.
The needles are extremely small and fine. You may feel a slight prick, similar to a mosquito bite that subsides immediately.
If the fear of needles still remains, there are many other effective needle-free options such as Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), cupping, KHT (Korean Hand Therapy), ear seeds and Chinese food therapy.
Acupuncture is not an instant fix. True healing takes time and dedication.
The number of treatments will depend on your individual health concerns. Some people respond to treatment more quickly than others. Acute (short-term) conditions typically respond with fewer treatments, whereas chronic conditions take more treatments because you’ve had the condition a lot longer.
Typically an acute condition will respond within a few treatments, whereas a chronic condition may take twelve or more treatments before consistent change occurs.
Our goal is to affect your body's energy so that your body will begin to take over the healing process. After your initial visit, we will let you know how many times we think you will need to return for treatments. At each session, we will assess your progress and make changes in our plans if necessary.
Yes. Often acupuncture enhances the effect of other therapies you are already using. We will discuss your particular situation in detail with you and any contraindications will be thoroughly addressed.
This medicine is based on strengthening the body to prevent illness, and promote self-healing. Many people use acupuncture as part of their health maintenance plan. Some come in once a month, while others come in with each change of season.
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