About Traditional Asian  Medicine

Traditional Asian medicine, commonly referred to as “Oriental medicine,” is a complete medical system utilizing acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine. It is used to diagnose and treat disease, prevent illness and improve well-being.

This system originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. By the 7th century A.D., Japan was developing a similar system based on that of China. Today, various styles and combinations of traditional Asian medicine are used worldwide as a safe and effective way to address a multitude of health concerns.

Acupuncture recognizes the body as an integrated, whole system. Health is maintained when there is a smooth flow of vital energy called Qi (pronounced “chee”).

This bioelectric energy circulates throughout the body and connects with specific organs, systems, and body structures. When the circulation of Qi is impaired or disrupted, normal function is affected, resulting in illness, pain, or disease.

The practice of shiatsu—a type of bodywork/massage that incorporates the use of pressure on acupuncture points and pathways—is based on these same principles.

The many factors that can contribute to Qi becoming weak or stagnant include physical or emotional stress, inadequate nutrition and poor eating habits, injury, inactivity, predisposition, overworking, overthinking, and exposure to toxins or to such factors as extreme heat or extreme cold.

About Acupuncture Treatment

During your acupuncture treatment, sterile, disposable needles are inserted at precise acupuncture points to balance the circulation of Qi in your body. These needles are “hair-thin” and are inserted gently and quickly in order to avoid stimulation of pain receptors at the skin. Most people find acupuncture to be deeply relaxing and feel refreshed after treatment.

An acupuncture session may also involve additional therapies or techniques, including but not limited to: shiatsu/acupressure, tui na, gua sha, moxibustion, cupping, magnet therapy, auriculotherapy, and electroacupuncture. Supplemental treatment methods are always introduced and thoroughly explained before they are used.

The number of treatment sessions required varies depending on an individual's current health and health history, lifestyle, diet, medications, age, and amount of time the condition or illness has persisted. Most often it is recommended to start with six to ten sessions with ongoing evaluation of one's progress. People often begin to experience noticeable improvement within the first few visits.

Conditions That Respond To Traditional Asian Medicine Include:

Allergies & Asthma  

Anxiety

Arthritis 

Digestive Disorders

Dizziness 

Fatigue

Fibromyalgia

Frequent Colds/Flu    

Headaches & Migraines

Hemorrhoids

High Blood Pressure

Urinary Incontinence

Insomnia

Low-grade Depression

Pain—including:

     acute or chronic pain

     back pain

     neck pain

     repetitive strain injury

     sciatic nerve pain

     frozen shoulder

Sports Injuries

Stress

Surgical Prepartion & Recovery

Women's Health Issues - such as

     PMS, menstrual problems and infertility

This is a partial listing. Please call if you have questions about other conditions.

Links

Acupuncture:

www.acupuncture.com