How Acupuncture Works + How Can it Help?
Acupuncture is a technique that involves inserting very thin sterile needles into the skin at precise acupuncture points. The spots of insertion are picked based on a complex network of lines of energy, termed 'meridians'.
Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been practiced for thousands of years. The Chinese healing tradition sees the body as a delicate balance of yin and yang. When there is an imbalance of the yin + yang energies; it allows disease or dis-harmony to develop in the body. It is believed that by inserting needles at specific points on the body acupuncture works to unblock obstructed flow of 'Qi and therefore, restoring health to the body and mind.
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Upon the integration of Chinese medicine in the West, many researchers have been evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture. It is believed that acupuncture can: stimulate the central nervous system
by signalling the body to release various substances including endorphins, immune system cells, opioids, neurotransmitters, and neurohormones. These may help control pain, change how the body experiences pain, and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Conditions Acupuncture + TCM Treat
Digestive Issues
Weak digestion | Irritable bowel syndrome| Acid reflux| Nausea |
Respiratory Issues + Immunity
Weak Immunity | Chronic cough | Asthma| Sinusitis| Allergies| Congestion| Common cold
Urinary + Bowel Issues
UTI | Urinary urgency + Incontinence| Dysuria| Constipation | Distention | Painful defecation | Cramping | Stomach Aches
Fertility + Women's Health
Fertility| IVF support| Menopause| PMS| Menstrual cramps| Morning sickness| Hormone imbalances| Weight gain| PPD| Low libido
Sleep, Mood + Energy
Insomnia| Poor sleep habits| Low energy + fatigue| Brain fog| Anger| Depressed Mood
Headaches + Migraines
Tension headaches| Migraines| Neck Tension | Tightness
Acute + Chronic Pain + Injury Recovery
Osteoarthritis| Musculoskeletal Injuries| Tennis elbow| Back pain| TMJ| Muscle spasms
Circulatory + Neurological Conditions
Fibromyalgia| Raynaud's syndrome| Cold hands + feet| Neuropathy|
Mental + Emotional Care
Depression| Anxiety | Increase Stress| Sadness | Anger| Overwhelmed| Grief| Poor Memory
Our Method
The intake.
The treatment.
During your initial consultation, your practitioner will go over your health history + current conditions in depth. Your initial consultation will consist of your practitioner evaluating many aspects of your health by asking a variety of questions about your current and past state of health or illness. Following, your practitioner will conduct a series of Chinese medicine diagnostics such as: tongue + pulse diagnosis, facial complexion analysis + body constitution analysis.
A customized treatment plan is developed just for you, using a range of Chinese Medicine therapies. Acupuncture, herbal medicine + other modalities including: moxa, gua sha, cupping, dietary + lifestyle guidance, auricular ear seed therapy, mindfulness practice + more are combined + utilized to maximize treatment outcomes.
The plan.
You will be completely involved in the development of your treatment plan + follow-up care plan.You can expect to leave your appointment with a clear plan moving forward. You will be provided with a clear idea of how many treatments you require to meet your goals that we discuss. You will be offered nutritional + lifestyle advise, as well as given information about the nature of your treatment + why we do what we do. You will be given the tools to maximize the effectiveness of your treatments + thrive by recieving valuable education specific to your constitution.