What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a centuries-old Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) that addresses pain and many other conditions. The overall aim of acupuncture treatment is to restore the body’s equilibrium.

How does acupuncture work?

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that health is the result of a harmonious balance of complementary extremes of Yin and Yang of the life force known as Qi. Illness is the result of imbalance of these forces. According to TCM, Qi flows through meridians in the human body, these meridians and energy flows are accessible through acupuncture points in the body, inserting needles into appropriate combination acupoints will clear energy blockages in the meridians, and strengthen the flow of qi, boosts blood flow and change brain activity to benefit overall health and wellness.
Acupuncture is an effective, natural and a popular form of health care that is being used by
people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds in many areas of the world.

How many treatments will I need?

This will depend on the condition being treated, its duration, severity and on the individual patient. Acute conditions may be relieved in 2-4 sessions, while chronic conditions can take up to ten or more sessions to respond, regular maintenance treatments may be necessary for long-standing diseases.

Is acupuncture painful?

Acupuncture uses hair-thin, flexible needles that you will hardly feel when they are inserted.Once a needle reaches its intended depth, you are likely to feel a mild, dull ache or a slighttingling sensation, most people report feeling very relaxed during and after the treatment.

Are there any negative side effects?

Acupuncture is non-invasive treatment. Occasionally treatment may result in some minor local bruising. Please inform me if you are pregnant, take blood thinning medication, have a seizure disorder, have a pacemaker or have any other medical conditions.

Can I have acupuncture if I am pregnant?

Yes. Acupuncture can be very useful in reducing pregnancy symptoms such as lower back pain, morning sickness, tiredness, breech baby, improving the health of both the woman and the baby, as well as helping to reduce the chance of miscarriage. Please inform me if you are
pregnant before your treatment.