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2. Acupuncture

What conditions do you treat?

List of conditions can be treated: Pain control (muscles, bones, joints) Headache / Migraines; Neck, Low Back, Knee, Foot Pain; Muscle, Nerve Pain; Frozen Shoulder / Bursitis; Whiplash / Tendonitis; Tennis / Golf Elbows; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Strains / Sprains; Sciatica / Herniated Discs; Fibromyalgia; Sports, Auto Injuries; Arthritis (osteo, …

Is Acupuncture Right for You?

Acupuncture works in harmony with nature and your body to promote health, balance and vitality. It is a classical method of health care handed down from master to student for over 2,500 years. Acupuncture has opened the door to good health for millions worldwide, and it can do the same …

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

While sensations may vary from person to person, one may experience a dull ache, tingling, heat or itch, which dissipates in a few moments. Any discomfort is usually mild and not objectionable. Most people report that they can feel some sensation but not pain, acupuncture is designed to be a …

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Acupuncture is an all natural, drug-free therapy, generally yielding no side effects except feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is little danger of infection from acupuncture needles because they are sterile, used once, and then discarded.  

What About The Needles?

The needles used are very fine gauge, solid needles about the size of a hair, as opposed to hypodermic needles which must be larger and have a cutting edge to deliver medication. They are sterile, individually packaged, one-use-only needles.

Any Suggestions for Before and After Treatment?

To get the most from an acupuncture treatment, it is suggested that you try and eat lightly and avoid vigorous exercise and stressful situations before and after treatment. Common immediate responses to treatment include feeling relaxed, tired or a bit spacey. These are signs of energy shifting in your body, …

What Happens During An Acupuncture Treatment?

The healing process begins with the first visit, which is dedicated to an in-depth interview and physical exam taking 1½ – 2 hours. Using skills of traditional diagnosis, the quantity and quality of the Qi’s energy flow through the meridians of the body is assessed. Treatment strategies are then custom …

What Is The Usual Response to Treatment?

Since every person is unique, response to treatment is quite individual. Some notice an immediate improvement, others notice changes in overall health and well being with improvements in the primary problem following. The nature and severity of the person’s imbalance, how long they have had it, as well as lifestyle …

Conditions can be treated with acupuncture (WHO)

The World Health Organisation have published a list of clinical trials which provide information to the general public on the effectiveness of Acupuncture. The diseases or disorders for which acupuncture therapy has been tested in controlled clinical trials reported in the recent literature can be classified into four categories as …