Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a natural healing system that has developed over thousands of years as part of the traditional medicine in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. It focuses on accessing the body’s energy systems to restore and maintain health of the mind, body and spirit. Today there are over 3 million acupuncture practitioners worldwide.

Acupuncture is a gentle and effective method of stimulating the body to heal itself. Our health depends on the balanced functioning of our body’s Qi (vital energy). When we are in optimum health, our Qi, or life force, flows harmoniously through our body along a system of pathways called meridians. Illness arises when the flow of energy becomes disturbed in one or more meridian and manifests in a diverse array of symptoms. Acupuncturists focus on creating a smooth flow of Qi through the body by inserting thin needles into specific points on a meridian called acupoints. In this way, imbalances or obstructions of energy in the meridians are corrected and associated symptoms are resolved.

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Moxa, Cupping & Other Techniques

In a typical cupping session, glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball soaked in alcohol then placed inside the cup. Burning a substance inside the cup removes all the oxygen, which creates a vacuum. As the substance burns, the cup is turned upside-down so that the practitioner can place the cup over a specific area on the patient's body.
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Community Acupuncture

This is a style of acupuncture that is based on it's roots as a community based medicine. In China, acupuncture is often practiced where many people receive treatment in a common room. This model is beginning to become popular in North America.
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Specialty Acupuncture

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture/Cosmetic acupuncture helps to improve muscle tone and dermal contraction around the face and neck. National Acupuncture Detoxification Association is specific protocol of auricular (ear) acupuncture used to relieve suffering during detoxification, prevent relapse and support recovery.
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Pre & Post-Natal Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a safe and widely accepted form of treatment during pregnancy used to restore balance within the mother’s body ensuring optimal health for mother and baby.
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