Acupuncture & Alternative Healthcare

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a primary health care modality that has flourished in China for over 2,500 years and is widely used throughout Asia and Europe.  It is considered one of the newest health care modalities in this country. 

Acupuncture treats to strengthen your physical body, prevent disease, control pain, and achieve longevity. The aim is not limited to ridding or relieving symptoms, but to increase both the quality of your life and your ability to function.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Acupuncture is a therapy which uses natural laws and energetics with the appication of needles and pressure to specific "points" on the body. These points are grouped along specific pathways or meridians that cross the body. As long as the energy flows freely through these pathways, health is maintained.  When the flow of energy is either absent, deficient, interrupted, excessive or blocked in an area, health is disrupted.  By stimulating appropriate acupuncture points along these meredians, the energy is released and regulated, and health is restored. Acupuncture works with the body, harmonizing and balancing energy. It improves circulation and allows the body to heal itself more quickly and more completely.

What Should You Expect During Treatment?

Most patients find the treatment very relaxing, bringing on a feeling of well being.  Most are surprised at how comfortable they are during treatment and how easily the needles are placed.  A patient may feel a slight sensation upon entry and then pressure or a "dull" or "surging" reaction when the needle reaches the "chi" or correct point. The tiny thin needles are specifically designed to be virtually painless.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

One of the great advantages of acupuncture is the absence of serious side effects.  Needles generally cause no bleeding on entry or removal. Disposable, one time use  needles are used.

What If You Absolutely Hate Needles?

We will use one of several other methods that do not require the use of needles.

How Many Treatments Are Needed?

Each person is unique with an individualized treatment plan.  No two conditions or people respond exactly the same. The length of treatment depends on the type, severity and duration of the condition, and the physical state of the patient at the time of treatment.

If You Have Any Questions

...About wheher or not acupuncture is for you or about any of our programs, I am available for a courtesy consultation in person or by phone as time permits.

...About your response to care: If you have any problems, concerns, questions, or emergencies. please call me.

We are here to serve you and give you the very best of care!