Chinese Acupuncture
Our new integrative TCM clinic seeks to restore and maintain health and wellness across a person’s lifespan by integrating both western and Chinese medicine into our practice. Our TCM clinic adopts an effective and non-invasive interventions for common health & musculoskeletal diseases by combining Chinese acupuncture with exercise as medicine.
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at acupoints on your body. According to TCM theory, acupoints are located on meridians, pathways which life force or vital energy runs in your body. Acupuncture is being used for balancing the flow of the body’s energy, which known as “qi” or “chi” to maintain overall wellness and treating diseases.
In contrast, many western practitioners view the acupoints as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Studies have shown that the stimulation of the acupuncture needle can boosts your body’s immune system, body’s natural painkillers, and also helps in mind calmness and anti-inflammation in the body.
The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. For people with a chronic condition, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. For an acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, normally improves after 8 to 10 sessions. An individualized treatment plan that includes the expected number of treatments will be discussed during your initial visit.
Do you need help?
Our registered TCM practitioner can help you:
- Address some common diseases such as:
– insomnia
– gastric conditions, including peptic ulcer
– high and low blood pressure
– chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting*
– allergic rhinitis
– facial pain/bell palsy*
– stroke rehabilitation*
– depression
– dysentery
– morning sickness
– obesity
- Chronic pain management such as headaches, sprains & strains, lower back pain, neck pain and so forth.