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Acupuncture
What is it?
Acupuncture is a traditional healing practice that involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body. It is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is used to promote balance, alleviate pain, and treat various physical and emotional conditions.
Key Principles
- Qi (Energy Flow): In TCM, health is believed to depend on the balanced flow of “qi” (pronounced “chee”)—the body’s vital energy—along pathways called meridians.
- Meridians: These are channels through which qi flows. Acupuncture points are located along these pathways and are thought to influence the flow of qi when stimulated.
- Yin and Yang: Acupuncture aims to restore harmony between the opposing forces of yin and yang within the body, as imbalances can lead to illness.
Benefits
1. Pain Relief
Acupuncture is widely recognized for its effectiveness in managing various types of pain:
- Chronic pain: Back pain, neck pain, and joint pain (e.g., arthritis).
- Headaches and migraines: Can reduce frequency and severity.
- Post-surgical pain: Helps speed recovery and reduce dependency on painkillers.
- Menstrual pain: Alleviates cramps and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
- Sports injuries: Assists with recovery from sprains, strains, or tendonitis.
2. Stress Reduction
Acupuncture helps lower stress hormones, promoting relaxation and emotional balance. Many use it to combat:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
3. Enhanced Sleep Quality
Acupuncture can improve sleep by:
- Regulating the nervous system.
- Reducing conditions that disrupt sleep, like stress or pain.
4. Improved Digestive Health
It’s often used to treat conditions like:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Acid reflux
- Nausea (including pregnancy-related nausea or chemotherapy-induced nausea)
5. Boosted Immune Function
Acupuncture may:
- Enhance your body’s natural defense mechanisms.
- Reduce the frequency of colds and infections.
6. Fertility and Hormonal Balance
Acupuncture is used to:
- Support fertility treatments (e.g., IVF).
- Regulate menstrual cycles and reduce symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
- Ease menopause-related issues like hot flashes and mood swings.
7. Improved Energy and Mental Clarity
Many people report feeling more energized and mentally focused after regular acupuncture treatments.
Treatment Details
- Length/Duration: 60 minutes
- Modalities: Trigger point acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, dry needling, acupressure
- Add-on Services: Fire cupping, electroacupuncture, moxibustion
Pricing (Not available for Booking for the Moment)
- Classic Acupuncture (Initial visit) $115
Classic Acupuncture with consultation and health assessment, treatment planning and post treatment discussion
- Classic Acupuncture (60 minutes) $90
Follow up and feedback from initial treatment plan, adjustments and evaluation of efficacy of treatment.
- Moxibustion $120
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy that involves the burning of moxa, a dried herb (commonly mugwort), near or on specific acupuncture points on the body. It is used to stimulate healing, improve energy flow (qi), and warm the body to treat various conditions.
- TCM Consult $50
In depth evaluation
- Herbology $20-$150
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