Acupuncture
Live life healthy
Acupuncture is a method of healing developed in China at least 2,000 years ago. Today acupuncture describes a family of procedures and techniques, particularly the practice of gently inserting very fine, disposable needles into the skin to stimulate specific points in the body for therapeutic purposes. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries.
When you come to Integrative Health Services for the first time, we will spend one to one-and-a-half hours with you. We will discuss your current symptoms as well as your previous health issues. The practitioner will use non-invasive diagnostic tools of Traditional Chinese medicine to make a differential diagnosis. Your acupuncture treatment will be customized based on the assessment and will include stimulation of particular acupuncture points to promote balance in your body, mind, and spirit.
Research supports healing through acupuncture
According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture has been proved effective in controlled clinical trials for a range of medical conditions. Acupuncture can be beneficial when used alongside conventional medical treatments for both acute and chronic diseases. Some patients also use acupuncture as a form of preventive medicine to strengthen the general constitution and create an overall sense of well-being. Acupuncture is effective in treating these conditions, among others:
- headaches
- back and neck injury pain
- smoking cessation
- respiratory disorders
- gastrointestinal conditions
- urinary problems
- muscular-skeletal pain
- arthritis pain
- anxiety
- depression
- insomnia
- fibromyalgia
- fatigue
- stress
- infertility
- PMS and menopause
- allergies
- adverse reactions to radiation and chemotherapy
- sports injuries
- chronic and acute pain
- weight control
On the path to health
Depending on your condition, the practitioner might recommend and employ accessory techniques along with acupuncture. These techniques fall under the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine. At the time of your visit, we will discuss an individualized treatment plan. Follow-up visits will depend on your particular condition, history, and constitution.
