We use Traditional Chinese, Kiiko (Japanese), and laser acupuncture techniques.  We use only the finest, sterile, disposable needles and try to employ the gentlest, least painful needle technique. 

 

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is one of the main treatment modalities in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of years. It is medical technique that utilizes very fine needles to gently stimulate specific points on the body that help maintain the internal balance of energy (qi). Qi flows through 14 pathways or meridians in the body that connect to the internal organs, bones, joints and tendons. Meridians run along the body’s surface and act like roads and highways where the qi flows through. On meridians there are areas where the qi collects, called acupuncture points. The meridians can get blocked or stagnated as a result of stress, poor diet/lifestyle, injury, and emotional/physical pain. Stimulating the acupuncture points help restore and balance the flow of qi in the body resulting in physical and emotional well-being.

 

Acupuncture is a physiological medicine that works on several levels in the body. Once stimulated, these points trigger the body to:

• Release norepinephrine, acetylcholine and several types of opioids that reduce pain and make us feel good

• Change the concentration of triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids

• Release neurotransmitters that influence the immune and antinociceptive (pain blocking) systems

• Transfer material and electrical energy between normal and injured tissues

 

Acupuncture needles are thin and very small, comparable to the thickness of human hair. We use only pre-sterilized, single-use, disposal needles. When inserted through the skin there may be a quick pinch, pressure or itch sensation, however, there should be no sharp pain. During the treatment it is normal to fall asleep and feel very relaxed.

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Acupuncture is safe during pregnancy and helps treat many pregnancy-related issues (such as nausea, fatigue, anxiety, sciatica, etc).