Acupuncture is used to influence the points on meridians (also known as lines on energy) for the treatment of physical and emotional disease within the body. These points interconnect across the body's surface. Using fine needles in specific points around the body, it affects the physiological functioning of the body in aiding health problems and ailments.
Acupuncture has been used for almost 3000 years! Traditionally used in the eastern world of Chinese Medicine, it has become a preferred treatment for millions of people today, around the globe for the majority of health problems. Acupuncture can be used to treat many health concerns; this is a list of some of the commonly treated conditions.
Allergies/Asthma
Arthritis/Joint Problems
Bladder/Kidney Problems
Constipation/Diarrhea
Cough/Bronchitis
Drug Addiction/Smoking
Gynecological Disorders
Health Maintenance
High Blood Pressure
Infertility
Neck Pain/Stiffness
Paralysis/Numbness
Sexual Dysfunction
Stress/Tension
Vision Problems
Anxiety/Depression
Back Pain
Childhood Illness
Colds/Flu
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache/Migraine
Heart Problems
Immune System Deficiency
Knee Pain
Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Tendonitis
Acupuncture plays an important role in Traditional Chinese Medicine along with Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na (orthopaedic massage) and Qi Gong (meditation, exercise and energic healing techniques). Many of you would have heard of Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang form the underlying principles of Chinese philosophy and medicine. The Chinese use Yin and Yang to measure the balance in your health and your life. Yin and Yang imbalances can be caused by stress, pollution, poor diet, emotional upsets or infectionYin - night, rest, negative, feminine and darkYang - assertiveness, activity, day, positive, masculine and bright. Acupuncture is known to regulate the flow of Qi (pronounced as "chee"). Qi is a type of unseen energy, an electro-magnetic force that flows through pathways in the body called meridians (also known as channels). These channels connect the acupuncture points to the tissues and organs within your body.Qi takes on many forms in the body, and is the force that warms us, digests our food, moves our limbs and basically keeps us alive. When the Qi, blood, fluids or spirit are somehow affected, the result is pain, discomfort, disease or emotional disturbances. Acupuncture can affect the flow of Qi in the channels and organs, thereby affecting hormones, nerves and muscles, immunity, circulation and so on.
No (when done by an experienced, gentle practitioner). Some people describe the feeling, if any, as a mosquito bite, or a hot feeling. Most people find acupuncture to be very relaxing, and a lot usually fall asleep!
Acupuncturists can use a variety of other techniques besides needles. These include moxibustion (warming the skin), electro-stimulation, cupping, massage and Chinese herbs.
Yes! We only use single use sterilised needles. We never re-use our needles.
Yes, age is not a barrier for acupuncture. Children respond very well to acupuncture and can be treated from day one on. It is very effective for all childhood problems including colic, eczema, reflux bedwetting etc. Children's acupuncture is known as Shoni shin. Shoni Shin is a form of massage using specially design instruments, moxa and cupping. Acupuncture treatment for elderly people can improve their overall feeling of well-being, which can help them recover from many age related conditions.
Yes! Acupuncture is a very effective treatment for many pregnancy related complications like - morning sickness, indigestion, fatigue, abnormal bleeding and so on. It can also be used to assist in turning breech presentation and during delivery of the baby, and for post-partum recovery. Please make sure you tell your acupuncturist if you are or may be pregnant.