Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an effective form of Healthcare that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. Fine sterile needles are placed in specific acupoints on the body which activate the body's Qi and promote natural healing by enhancing immunity as well as physical and emotional health. It is believed that disease manifests as a result of Qi or energy becoming blocked which causes pain & illness. By placing needles on the body, corresponding to blocked channels, Qi is unblocked and healthy bloodflow is restored, eliminating pain & disease.
History & Practice
of Acupuncture
Acupuncture originates from China and has been documented & practiced for over 3000 years. It has been taught in the United States since 1975 when the first Acupuncture School opened in Newton, MA. Since then 84 schools have been established and 63 accredited. Programs are 3-4 years and offer a Master's degree in either Acupuncture or both Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (Herbs) Upon graduation, students will have completed over 3200 hours of study & clinic and must pass 4 National Board exams through NCCAOM (The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine). Licensure requirements differ from state to state. Arizona licensure requirements include graduation from an accredited program of 1850 hours with 800 hrs of clinical training as well as passing the 4 national board exams: Foundations of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture/Point Location, Biomedicine (Western Medicine) & Chinese Herbology for students with an OM degree.
Acupuncture can help with
Stress
Fatigue
Headaches
Poor Digestion/GERD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diabetes/Neuropathy
Recovery from Surgery
Stroke
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
Insomnia
Back pain
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lupus & other Autoimmune Disease
Chronic joint/knee pain
Frozen Shoulder
Tennis/Golfer's elbow
Allergies/Sinusitis
Women's health & Menopause
Men's Health & Prostate
Infertility & Pregnancy
Cancer Care
Weight Loss
Stopping Smoking & Addictions
Other methods of treatment used with Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture
Chinese Nutrition
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Cupping/Gua Sha
E-Stim (Electrical Stimulation)
Essential Oils
Herbs
Homeopathy
Linaments & Tinctures(topical herbs & ointment)
Moxibustion
Qi Gong/Tai Ji
TDP (Teding Diancibo Pu, Infrared Heat)
Tui Na (Chinese Massage)