Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning by the use of one or more needles. It originated over 2000 years ago in China and then extended throughout asia.
Acupuncture treatments can help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy ( QI ) through the meridians ( energy channels ), thus improving your quality of life, decreasing pain, etc.
In the United States, acupuncture has its greatest success and acceptance in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. However this is not the only indication that acupuncture has. According to the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, it can also be used in:
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HOW IS MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE DIFFERENT?
A Medical Acupuncturist is a licensed medical doctor with extra training in acupuncture and a better understanding of the body dynamics and function.
TYPES OF ACUPUNCTURE OFFERED ( A CONSULT VISIT IS REQUIRED FOR NEW PATIENTS PRIOR TO ANY TREATTMENT )
- Regular Needle acupuncture ( 45 minutes – 1 hour)
- Short-course pinpoint needle acupuncture ( 1 area of pain- 25 to 30 minutes )
- Needle free acupuncture ( LASER and Electrical Stimulation – about 15 to 20 minutes )
- Ear Needle protocols/ Ear Needle Free protocols ( Weight Loss and Tobacco cessation- 5-10 minutes )
