Healing is based on Natural laws state that energy cannot be destroyed or ignored although the movement of energy can be manipulated and directed in many different ways. Acupuncture focuses on the natural energy that flows within the body and influences the movement of energy in nature and in the body.  This energy is called, or referred to as “Qi” (pronounced ch-ee).  Qi flows through the body like water flows through underground rivers in the earth.  Health is sustained when Qi moves properly along its pre-assigned channels and is unimpeded by disease (or “dis-ease”).  Illness and pain (or other afflictions) can begin when Qi is blocked and its natural course is interrupted.  Things such as stress, sadness, and injury can be obstacles to the harmonious movement of Qi.  Acupuncture treats these underlying imbalances by removing the barriers to the proper flow of Qi and rejuvenates health by  promoting wellness from within the body.

Other Facts About Acupuncture:

1.  Acupuncture is used by one-third of the world as a primary healthcare system and is the oldest and most common form of medicine practiced in the world. 

2.  Acupuncture is being widely practiced by thousands of physicians, dentists, and other medical practitioners for the relief and prevention of pain and various other health conditions according to a report from the consensus development conference on acupuncture held at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in 1997.

General stages of treatment for most acupuncture patients:

Symptomatic Relief Stage:

Many but not all patients begin acupuncture treatment seeking relief from pain or discomfort.  Damage to the body over time tends to accumulate and frequent visits for the first few weeks may be necessary to reduce symptoms and improve a patient’s health.  The numbers of treatments are determined by symptoms, present health condition, age, and current life-style.  It is imperative that treatments continue in the first few weeks as prescribed in order to strengthen, build, and support the body during this fragile period, even if relief from symptoms is realized early in the treatment cycle. It is a practitioner’s goal to get a patient from the symptomatic relief stage to the preventative stage of treatment as soon as possible.

Preventative Stage:

Once a modicum of relief is realized and symptoms have abated, visits can be spread out and do not necessarily have to be as frequent.  The cycle of treatment takes a preventative approach and continued visits are necessary to insure that symptoms remain dormant and do not resurface.  Here the goal of acupuncture is to continue treatment as part of your wellness plan.  Visits once a month are common or, depending upon seasonality (cold season, hay fever, etc.), more treatments may be required to keep strength and resistance up in order to keep the body healthy, balanced, and free from further potential illness.

Patients will often schedule additional treatments before allergy season in times of mental or emotional strain and physical tension as a preemptive strike against “Dis-Ease”.  Other pivotal events may be before or during exams or big life changing events to prevent or minimize “Dis-Eases” that may occur! 

is concerned with the whole person and addresses the person on many levels of functioning. This ancient method of healing is based on natural laws influencing the movement of energy in nature and in the body.  This energy is called qi, and flows through the body in channels like rivers through the earth.  Health and the absence of Dis-Ease is sustained when qi in the body is moving properly.  Illness and pain can begin when qi is blocked and moves disharmoniously.  Such things as stress, sadness, and injury can disrupt the harmonious movement of Qi.  Acupuncture treats the underlying imbalances and promotes wellness from within the body.

1. ✴As the oldest and most commonly practiced medical procedure in the world, acupuncture is used by one-third of the world as a primary healthcare system.                                                                                                                 
   

1. ✴The report from the Consensus Development Conference on Acupuncture, held at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in 1997, stated that Acupuncture is being widely practiced by thousands of Physicians, Dentists, and other Practitioners for the relief and prevention of pain and various other health conditions.
   

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