Introduction to Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture and how does it work?

Acupuncture is an essential part of Oriental Medicine and has been used for over 3,000 years. Oriental Medicine views illness and pain as an imbalance of one's energy. With acupuncture the energetic balance can be restored, thus helping body to rid itself of disease. Often illnesses can be diagnosed and treated at their early stage. Acupuncture can effectively treat acute and chronic, physical and emotional problems it can be used for preventive care. It is a proven drug-free treatment with no side effects.

Safety and Comfort

For your total protection and comfort, we use only the highest quality disposable, presterilized needles. Acupuncture needles used are solid, hair-thin and at least 20 times thinner than hypodermic needles. Needles are shallowly placed in certain points on arms and legs. These points are lie along energy pathways called meridians. Meridians are connecting all organs and parts of the body. This gives us an opportunity to affect even the deepest organs through the points on extremities. Acupuncture treatments are safe and are usually accompanied by the general feeling of relaxation and calmness

What can Acupuncture treat?

The World Health Organization of the United Nations has identified over 40 medical conditions effectively treated with acupuncture. Now acupuncture is being used in hospitals and clinics in Europe and Asia. Today, more than one-third of the world's population receives acupuncture. Below is a partial list of conditions. Please, call the office for more information

Treatable Conditions

  • Neurological
    • Headaches
    • Sciatica
    • Bell's Palsy
    • Neuralgia

  • Respiratory
    • Common cold
    • Sinusitis
    • Asthma
    • Swollen glands

  • Miscellaneous
    • Smoking Cessation
    • Immune System deficiency
    • Glandular exhaustion

  • Skin Disorders
    • Painful and numb scars
    • Hives
    • Shingles
    • Eczema

  • Urological
    • Uncontrolled Urination
    • Bladder problems
    • Cystitis
    • Kidney problems
  • Mental & Emotional
    • Insomnia
    • Stress & fatigue
    • Nervous tension
    • Anxiety

  • Physical Injury
    • Acute sprain
    • Post-op pain
    • Whiplash
    • Accidental injury

  • Musculoskeletal
    • Back pain
    • Neck pain
    • TMJ

  • Gynecological
    • Painful Menses
    • PMS
    • Menopausal syndrome
    • Infertility

  • Gastro-Intestinal
    • Constipation
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Digestive problems
    • Gum problems
* We treat children starting at age 12 and up.

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