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Different schools of traditional acupuncture vary slightly in needling style and diagnostic techniques but all concentrate on improving
overall wellbeing by treating the root cause of an illness as well as relieving symptoms. All styles of acupuncture spring from the same
Chinese medical roots.
Japanese Acupuncture is a style of acupuncture that uses finer needles (barely thicker than a human hair) and very shallow insertion
(typically no deeper than 1 or 2 millimeters), with very minimal manipulation. Treatments often include acupuncture cords and magnets.
This style is recommended for people who are fearful or very sensitive to needles. This technique is more gentle than Chinese
Acupuncture but as effective.
Chinese Acupuncture uses a slightly different approach than Japanese Acupuncture. Similar to Japanese Acupuncture diagnosis is
based on taking the pulses, listening, asking questions but also reading the tongue. Depending on the condition, needles may be
inserted a bit deeper as well as stimulated a bit stronger than in Japanese Acupuncture.
Adjunctive Therapies with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Chinese Herbal Medicine has been used for over 5000 years, making them one of the oldest health treatments in the world. There are
over 450 different substances used in Chinese medicine. Most herbal medicines are available in user friendly tablets or teas. Your
therapist will prescribe the best dosage and combination of Chinese herbs for your needs.
overall wellbeing by treating the root cause of an illness as well as relieving symptoms. All styles of acupuncture spring from the same
Chinese medical roots.
Japanese Acupuncture is a style of acupuncture that uses finer needles (barely thicker than a human hair) and very shallow insertion
(typically no deeper than 1 or 2 millimeters), with very minimal manipulation. Treatments often include acupuncture cords and magnets.
This style is recommended for people who are fearful or very sensitive to needles. This technique is more gentle than Chinese
Acupuncture but as effective.
Chinese Acupuncture uses a slightly different approach than Japanese Acupuncture. Similar to Japanese Acupuncture diagnosis is
based on taking the pulses, listening, asking questions but also reading the tongue. Depending on the condition, needles may be
inserted a bit deeper as well as stimulated a bit stronger than in Japanese Acupuncture.
Adjunctive Therapies with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Auricular & Electro-Acupuncture
- Cupping
- Infrared Heating Lamp Therapy, Moxibustion
- Magnets, Press Tacks, Press Pellets, Intradermals
- Tuina and more.
Chinese Herbal Medicine has been used for over 5000 years, making them one of the oldest health treatments in the world. There are
over 450 different substances used in Chinese medicine. Most herbal medicines are available in user friendly tablets or teas. Your
therapist will prescribe the best dosage and combination of Chinese herbs for your needs.
Acupuncture (TCM)
Traditional Oriental Medicine believes good health comes from maintaining a state of dynamic
balance within our body and our environment. Illness occurs when our equilibrium is upset
through such things as excessive or prolonged stress, insufficient rest, trauma, worry, poor
diet, constitutional weakness or environmental conditions.
Traditional Oriental Medicine believes good health comes from maintaining a state of dynamic
balance within our body and our environment. Illness occurs when our equilibrium is upset
through such things as excessive or prolonged stress, insufficient rest, trauma, worry, poor
diet, constitutional weakness or environmental conditions.
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Acupuncture originated in China over 2500 years ago. The
ancient premise of Oriental Medicine is that health is dependent
on the body's life energy, "Qi" or prana in sanskrit, flowing in a
smooth and balanced way through the network of meridians
(channels) connecting all major organs.
Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities, known as yin and
yang. When the qi is disturbed, these become unbalanced,
resulting in illness. The flow of qi can be disturbed by any number
of factors, such as anxiety, stress, poor nutrition, weather
conditions, hereditary, infections, toxins and trauma.
The acupuncturist restores the qi's balance by inserting fine
sterilized needles into the channels of energy, stimulating the
body's own natural healing mechanisms.
As a holistic method, the principal aim of acupuncture is to
restore equilibrium between a person's physical, emotional and
spiritual aspects.
ancient premise of Oriental Medicine is that health is dependent
on the body's life energy, "Qi" or prana in sanskrit, flowing in a
smooth and balanced way through the network of meridians
(channels) connecting all major organs.
Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities, known as yin and
yang. When the qi is disturbed, these become unbalanced,
resulting in illness. The flow of qi can be disturbed by any number
of factors, such as anxiety, stress, poor nutrition, weather
conditions, hereditary, infections, toxins and trauma.
The acupuncturist restores the qi's balance by inserting fine
sterilized needles into the channels of energy, stimulating the
body's own natural healing mechanisms.
As a holistic method, the principal aim of acupuncture is to
restore equilibrium between a person's physical, emotional and
spiritual aspects.
| As a holistic method, the principal aim of acupuncture is to restore equilibrium between a person's physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. |
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