Acupuncture
Acupuncture applies needles, heat or pressure to certain places on the skin to cause a change in the physical functions of the body. It has been used throughout Asia for more than 4000 years and is the worlds oldest, continually practiced, professional medicine. It sees the key to health as the harmonious and balanced functioning of body, mind and spirit, and holds that the balance of health depends on the unobstructed flow of qi (pronounced chee) or "life energy" through the body, along pathways known as meridians. Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners see disease as the result of disruptions in the circulation of qi.
What can be treated with Acupuncture?
It can be used for a wide range of health issues including acute symptom relief as well as providing a useful support in the management of chronic conditions.
Muscular/ Skeletal Issues:
Headaches/ Migraines
TMJ
Bell's Palsy
Tooth Pain
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Joint Pain
Neuralgia
Extremity Pain
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Tennis Elbow
Carpal Tunnel
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Tendonitis
Post-Operative Pain
Pain Management
Gastrointestinal Issues:
Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Nausea/ Vomiting
Colitis
Respiratory Issues:
Allergies
Asthma
Sinusitis/ Rhinitis
Bronchitis
Common Cold/ Cough
Shortness of Breath
Gynecological Issues:
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Infertility
Endometriosis
PMS
Post Partum Depression
Irregular Menses
Menopausal Symptoms
Morning Sickness
Skin Disorders:
Acne
Herpes Zoster/ Shingles
Psoriasis
Eczema
Other Conditions:
Anxiety
Auto-Immune Disorders
Stress
Depression
Fibromyalgia
Lyme's Disease
Chronic Fatigue
Weight Loss/ Gain
Insomnia
High/ Low Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Palpitations
Angina Pectoris
Post- Stroke
Substance Abuse
Smoking Cessation
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Erectile Dysfunction
Urinary Dysfunction
Cancer Care/ Side effects of:
Chemotherapy
Radiation