What to expect during an Acupuncture treatment?

Acupuncture treatments begin with a verbal intake as well as taking the pulse and looking at the tongue. This gives information as to which meridians are being affected. Following the intake, the Acupuncture needles are inserted into various areas of the body. Acupuncture needles are typically quite small, they are the same thickness of a cat whisker and 35 Acupuncture needles can fit into 1 hypodermic needle. Often the needling is not even felt. Once the needles are in, the patient typically lays with the needles in for 15-20 minutes. Usually during this time people will fall asleep or go into a half waking state of deep relaxation. During an Acupuncture treatment, the brain synchronizes into Theta waves which are the same brain waves that take place when we are in deep meditation or dreaming in REM sleep.

How can Acupuncture help?

Research has shown that Acupuncture has a beneficial therapeutic effect for the following conditions:

Pain Reduction

chronic pain, low back pain, neck pain, frozen shoulder, limited range of motion, pain form osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, migraines, sciatica, chronic pain from inflammation, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, postoperative pain, neuropathy from chemotherapy, carpal tunnel syndrome

Immune Support

allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies, bronchitis, immunoregulation, bronchial asthma, common cold and flu, immunodeficiency related to chemotherapy, Qi Gong has also been found to help increase immunity by “increasing monocyte and lymphocyte numbers (1).”

Digestion

constipation, diarrhea, sluggish digestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, slow gut motility, nausea and vomiting, morning sickness in pregnant women, bloating, stomach pain, gastritis, hemorrhoids, inflammation of the bowels

Genitourinary System Support

regulation of menstrual cycle, lessening of PMS symptoms, increased fertility, perimenopausal hot flashes and night sweats, menstrual pain, induction of labor, polycystic ovarian syndrome, prostatitis, frequent urination, some forms of impotence

Mental Emotional well being

anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, nervousness, nightmares, fatigue, support during addiction withdrawal, PTSD and trauma support, stabilizing of mood, and promoting overall feeling of wellbeing

Resilience in Aging

Acupuncture can be helpful in slowing the ageing process. Facial rejuvenation Acupuncture can help stimulate cartilage growth which can lessen fine lines and improve wrinkles. Acupuncture can be used to help increase the vitality of someone who already feels healthy but wants to live with even more vibrancy.