Acupuncture
Natural, evidenced-based treatment for holistic healing
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. These points correspond to pathways through which energy flows. By stimulating these points, acupuncture can promote healing and alleviate various physical and mental ailments, including pain, stress, and digestive issues. This holistic approach is often used alongside other therapies to support overall well-being.
Who Can Benefit from Acupuncture?
Anyone seeking natural and holistic approaches to alleviate physical or mental ailments such as pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, or digestive issues can benefit from acupuncture. Studies have shown its effectiveness when used alone or or to compliment other treatments of the following conditions:
- Chronic pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Anxiety and depression
- Stress
- Insomnia and sleep disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Allergies and sinusitis
- Menstrual cramps and irregularities
- Infertility and reproductive health issues
- Fatigue and low energy levels
- Postoperative pain and recovery
- Fibromyalgia
- TMJ disorders
- Chemotherapy-induced discomfort
- Hypertension
- Sports injuries
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Respiratory conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatments Commonly Used with Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy helps relieve pain by releasing and bringing circulation to muscles, fascia, and connective tissue. Glass bulbs are suctioned to the skin, targeting specific areas.
Moxibustion
The practice of applying moxa (an herb) directly or compressed into a stick, which is lit and held just above the target area. Heat from the moxa creates blood flow, reducing pain and improving mobility.
Gua Sha
The use of a small tool to manipulate the fascia in targeted areas, mobillizing soft tissue to reduce restrictions in muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments, or break down scar tissue.
Herbal Formulas
Carefully curated custom formulas for each individual are consumed in powdered form or as a tea. The same herb will have different effects on different people or even the same person at a different time.
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