Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Healing Modalities

Although acupuncture may be gaining popularity here in the West, it is quite an ancient medicine practice dating before 2,500 BCE. Simply explained, acupuncture involves small hair-thin sterile filiform needles that are inserted into various points along the body. By influencing these acupoints, acupuncturists activate the body’s self-regulating & self-healing ability. In other words, the acupuncturist is reminding the body of its ability to self-regulate, catalyzing the body to send resources where it is needed, (like the mycelium network of trees).

Acupuncture is safe and accredited as practitioners of this medicine learn through a rigorous four-year program involving safe and effective needling techniques under the observation of trained professionals. In addition to this, the risks are fairly minimal in being limited to bruising or bleeding at the sight of insertion. The needles themselves are quite small are are often not perceived by the patient. Sensations of acupuncture may involve heaviness, a dull ache, heat sensations, and tingling. Many people find acupuncture to be relaxing and recalibrating to their system as a whole.

People seek acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for all kinds of ailments including but not limited to… nervous system regulation, sports injuries, injury prevention, depression, anxiety, smoking cessation, menstrual cramps, constipation, diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, fine lines & wrinkles, hot flashes, oncology support, digestion support, cold & flu support, fatigue, fertility, issues, maintaining pregnancy, post-partum, insomnia, body pain, acne, fibromyalgia, headaches, post-operative care, and much much more.

Other Chinese Medicine healing modalities may be implemented in addition to acupuncture to support your treatment. These modalities may involve but aren’t limited to internal and external application of herbal medicines, lifestyle recommendations, bodywork, gua sha, fire cupping, and moxibustion.