Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world and is used by one third of the world's population as a primary health care system. Because of its relatively low cost and noninvasive nature, acupuncture has become a highly popular form of complementary health care in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed acupuncture for over 40 conditions, including stress, digestive disorders, depression, allergies, sleeping disorders, addictions, headaches and menstrual disorders.

Acupuncture activates and strengthens your body’s natural healing mechanisms to alleviate and improve the progression of
many different health conditions. Since acupuncture has a cumulative effect on the body, most people will
require a series of treatments to achieve the highest therapeutic effect.

HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS

DISTAL NEEDLING ACUPUNCTURE

Stimulates the release of pain-relieving chemicals, such as endorphins and enkephalins
Targets painful tender points and trigger points

Influences the release of neurotransmitters, substances that transmit nerve impulses to the brain

Improves systemic blood circulation by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system causing vasodilation

Influences the autonomic, central and peripheral nervous systems

Stimulates & restores proper blood circulation
Influences the electrical currents of the body
Stimulates the body to reduce inflammation

This method of acupuncture is over 2,500 years old. It has the ability to relieve pain within seconds upon needle insertion and provide lasting relief over a series of treatments. What is unique about this style of acupuncture is that needles are not inserted directly into the area of pain. Acupuncturists trained in this method use only a few strategically placed needles. The points selected are usually from the elbows to hands, knees to feet, the scalp and ears. Changing into a gown is not necessary and patients can relax in normal street attire on their back on a heated treatment table. Modern, disposable, hair-thin needles stimulate the miraculous ability of the body to heal itself in ways that cannot be replicated by symptom-reducing drugs or chemicals. The relaxing relief of pain and enhanced healing is priceless.