Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are tools used to adjust the body’s Qi (vital energy), correcting disharmony, which causes disease. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, sometimes referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been treating people for nearly 2,700 years.

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body’s surface. These points lie along a system of pathways or meridians. Acupuncture can be particularly useful for:

• Ear, nose, and throat disorders
• Eye problems
• Respiratory problems
• Pain management
• Menstrual pain

• Infertility
• Menopause and other women’s health issues
• Digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea, gas, gloating, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux)
• Stress, depression and anxiety

What To Expect

1. In-depth Consultation—Discussing symptoms, medical history, diet and other factors that may be causing an imbalance of energy in the body. The acupuncturist will also examine your tongue and pulse to understand your body’s constitution and general vitality.
2. Treatment—Treatments occur lying down and generally lasts 20 to 60 minutes. The solid stainless steel needles used are sterile, very thin (about the diameter of a human hair), and are designed to slide easily into the skin. Very few people experience pain during the session. In fact, many people find treatments extremely relaxing. After the session, needles are medically disposed of.
3. Herbal Medicine—If you’re interested, the therapist can discuss the highly effective combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine. While acupuncture treats the body from the outside in, herbal prescriptions treat the body from the inside out. Safe and affordable, herbal prescriptions may be an avenue to explore for many conditions.

• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Acupuncture
• The Layman’s Guide to Acupuncture