Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
What is it?
Acupuncture is the insertion of fine sterile needles into the body at specific points to promote health and healing. It alters various biochemical and physiological conditions in order to treat a wide variety of illness and injury.
Relax & Heal
Acupuncture provides the guidance your body needs in order to heal and repair itself. Our bodies are very capable of healing, given the proper nutrients and guidance. Acupuncture provides the guidance while herbal supplements and diet provide the nutrients.
Relax & Heal
Acupuncture provides the guidance your body needs in order to heal and repair itself. Our bodies are very capable of healing, given the proper nutrients and guidance. Acupuncture provides the guidance while herbal supplements and diet provide the nutrients.
Most people only know acupuncture for pain, but you can use it for most things you would go to your regular doctor for.
5 BIO-MEDICAL THEORIES AS TO HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS:
Neurotransmitter theory- acupuncture affects higher brain areas, stimulating the secretion of beta-endorphins and enkephalins in the brain and spinal chord. The neurotransmitter release influences the immune system and the antinociceptive system.
Autonomic nervous system theory- acupuncture stimulates the release of norepinephrine, acetylcholine and several opiods, affecting changes in their turnover rate, normalizing the autonomic nervous system and reducing pain.
Gate control theory- acupuncture activates non-nociceptive receptors that inhibit the transmission of nociceptive signals in the dorsal horn "gating out" painful stimuli.
Vascular interstitial theory- acupuncture manipulates the electrical system of the body by creating or enhancing closed-circuit transport in tissues. This facilitates healing by allowing the transfer of material and electrical energy between normal and injured tissues.
Blood chemistry theory- acupuncture affects the blood concentrations of triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids, suggesting that it can both raise and diminish peripheral blood components, thereby regulating the body towards homeostasis.
PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS
Allow for an hour of dedicated one on one time to go over your health history, get a complete understanding of what is going on and compile an acupuncture program tailored to your individual needs.
Add-ons: many services can be added to your acupuncture appointment. Some are nearly half the price when combined directly with your acupuncture session.
Community style acupuncture events
Group events offer a sneak peek into acupuncture. They're a great way to see if acupuncture is right for you. Those seeking preventative care, use it as a way to keep their health up. Those looking to address specific health concerns who may be hesitant to start private sessions get to see what acupuncture feels like, in a group setting, at a reduced rate. From there, they can decide if a private appointment is right for them.