What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the oldest and most commonly practiced medical system in the world and in some areas it is used as a primary health care system. People throughout history have been treated by acupuncture more than any other system of medicine. Thin, sterile needles are placed at specific points on the body to promote harmony, immunity, and overall functions of a person's health and to treat underlying imbalances. It is a drug-free treatment for a wide range of ailments.
At the core of this ancient medicine is the philosophy that Qi (pronounced “chee”), or circulating life energy, that flows throughout the body. It has specific pathways and provides nourishment to cells, organs, glands, tissues, muscles, and every aspect that is of the person and beyond. In addition, each major organ has specific energy channels running through the body. Acupuncture helps to restore balance and harmony of the circulating Qi as well as the body’s ability to heal itself. This life force, Qi, flows through the body in channels similar to rivers moving through the earth. Health is promoted when the qi in the body is sufficient and moving properly. Illness can begin when the qi is blocked, impeded, excessive, deficient, or otherwise out of balance. This is when we may experience dis-ease - in body, mind, spirit, as we are all at the same time.
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At the core of this ancient medicine is the philosophy that Qi (pronounced “chee”), or circulating life energy, that flows throughout the body. It has specific pathways and provides nourishment to cells, organs, glands, tissues, muscles, and every aspect that is of the person and beyond. In addition, each major organ has specific energy channels running through the body. Acupuncture helps to restore balance and harmony of the circulating Qi as well as the body’s ability to heal itself. This life force, Qi, flows through the body in channels similar to rivers moving through the earth. Health is promoted when the qi in the body is sufficient and moving properly. Illness can begin when the qi is blocked, impeded, excessive, deficient, or otherwise out of balance. This is when we may experience dis-ease - in body, mind, spirit, as we are all at the same time.
For more information, see Resources.
For Your First Visit
What can I expect?
The first session entails a full medical and social health history. The client will be asked about symptoms, lifestyle, and other pertinent information that is of importance to create a comprehensive picture of the person. In addition, a physical examination will be conducted including pulse and tongue diagnosis, as well as other diagnostic tools. The entire session will take about 1.5-2 hours. The following sessions will be about an hour.
There are a few things that we ask our patients to be mindful of. It is best that you
- Eat 1-2 hours before you arrive to the clinic. Avoid coming on an empty stomach or eating heavily just before or after.
- Refrain from strenuous exercise directly before or after, if it is not your routine.
- Minimize heavily scented products, fragrance/cologne or cosmetics.
- Avoid a very hot bath, shower or sauna within 3 to 4 hours, before and after.
- Avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol within 24 hours, before and after.
- Do not brush or scrape your tongue for a couple of days before your appointment.
- Set aside time to arrive early and relaxed.
Please complete and bring in the Intake Forms that you have received from the office so there is more time focused on you.
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