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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest medical sciences. It has been around
for 3,000 to 5,000 years. Acupuncture is an ancient technique that involves
the insertion of hair-thin, sterile needles through your skin at strategic
“pressure points” on your body called acu-points. The needles used in
acupuncture are the finest thin filament steel available and are presterilized
for single use. For most people, this process is completely painless, and even
relaxing. In fact, many patients fall asleep during treatment.
Acupuncture has been clinically proven to be effective in reducing or
eliminating the need to take drugs to control pain or symptoms arising from
illness or injury. In addition to pain relief, it is also helpful in treating anxiety,
insomnia, digestive problems, the common cold, menstrual problems, weight
control, infertility and much, much more. Additionally, electro-acupuncture is
another technique that involves stimulating various parts of the body using
extremely thin needles with an electric charge.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine from 1550 B.C. in Egypt,
and spread across European and Asian civilizations. Cupping is performed
when a vacuum is created to suction the skin locally, drawing the skin
upwards. Cupping can last for two minutes to fifteen minutes depending on
the condition. Generally, it is used to promote the movement of blood flow
and promote healing within the muscles (myofascia). Clinically, this
technique is great for treatment of pain, deep scars, and swelling within the
muscles. In Chinese medicine, cupping is used to treat stagnation (stagnant
blood, lymph, and qi). Wet cupping is also called medicinal bleeding. Using
acupuncture, muscles can be pierced then cupped. This technique helps
improve blood profusion and circulation to the local area thus improving
recovery time. Side effects are bruised marks which dissipate in a few days to
a week depending on the health of the patient.
Tuina
Tui Na is the external method of treatment within the realm of Chinese
medicine. “Tui” is to push. “Na” is to lift and squeeze. This is the Chinese
version of body work often used with acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping
therapy. Treatment can be firm or gentle. Techniques consist of brushing,
kneading, rolling, pressing, and rubbing. Tui Na helps in both acute and
chronic muscular pain conditions and is used in hospitals across China as a
standard aspect of treatment. It is effective for pain conditions such as;
arthritis, sciatica, constipation, headaches. It is also used to prevent
problems as well as correct issues. This work is similar to the work of
chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapy and some forms of physical
therapies.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine is ancient practice that involves mixtures of plant
extracts (herbs), minerals, animals, and insects. This aspect of Chinese
medicine focuses on maintaining health, and treatment of particular diseases
by restoring balance of energy (qi), Body (yin), and the spirit (yang).
Chinese herbs help fine tune the immune system, prevent imbalances, helps
fight colds, flus, allergies, digestive disorders, pain control / relief, and
improve quality of life.
Each formula contains 2-12 different ingredients. It may come in a form of
tea, pills, powders, tinctures, syrup liniments (plaster compress).
There are over 450 individually prepared herbs, and 270 standard formulas.
Each formula is used to match and fit the pattern of disharmony. As the
patient’s health changes, the imbalances change, and so the formula will also
change.
Auricular Therapy
Auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the
external ear’s surface. This form of therapy is based on the idea that the ear
is a microsystem which corresponds to the rest of the body (similar to brain
mapping). The Ear is first organ to develop at 18 weeks after conception and
is composed of endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm. This map of the ear
looks similar to an inverted fetus. Auricular acupuncture us used to
normalize the body’s dysfunction and is able to help with acute and chronic
pain, mood disorders, obesity, allergies, mental and emotional disorders.
How is this possible? The ear has many branches of the parasympathetic
nervous system that have a direct impact on the entire nervous system as a
whole.
A “needle-free” acupuncture treatment can be given with ear seeds (or
pellets). Small circles of adhesive tape hold them in place on the surface of
your ear. These are a take-home type of treatment, which will extend the
benefits of acupuncture. They may be used after an acupuncture treatment
with needles, or they may be used as the only method of treatment.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the burning of dried mugwort over acupoints to stimulate the
flow of qi. It is seen in many medical systems across China, Japan, Korea,
Vietnam and Mongolia. Mugwort leaves are aged for five to fifteen years then
ground up into fluff and shaped into a cigar like stick. Each cigar is lit and
used to warm the acupuncture needles. Moxibuation can be used directly or
indirectly with acupuncture. This is effective in preventing and treating
many “cold” diseases. Generally, it is used to warm the cold because nothing
grows (healthier) in the cold. Moxibustion is effective in preventing and
treating many diseases such as pain, hives, hypertension, irritable bowel,
breech fetus, and allergies.
Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy
Acupuncture Point Injection, or Acupoint Injection Therapy (AIT), is an
integrative therapy that blends the best of Chinese Medicine with
conventional and homeopathic medicine. Employing this technique, AIT
certified Acupuncture Physicians inject natural therapeutic substances, such
as homeopathic remedies, like Traumeel or vitamins like B-12, into
acupuncture points specific to the patient's wellness needs. By stimulating
powerful acupuncture points with proven natural substances, the body can
be affected on a deeper level and create a healing climate. AIT is particularly
effective for the resolution of acute and chronic pain in the body, particularly
in the shoulder, back, knee, and neck.
*64B1-4.012 Acupoint Injection Therapies.
Effective March 1, 2002, adjunctive therapies shall include acupoint injection
therapy which shall mean the injection of herbs, homeopathics, and other
nutritional supplements in the form of sterile substances into acupuncture
points by means of hypodermic needles but not intravenous therapy to
promote, maintain, and restore health; for pain management and palliative
care; for acupuncture anesthesia; and to prevent disease.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest medical sciences. It has been around
for 3,000 to 5,000 years. Acupuncture is an ancient technique that involves
the insertion of hair-thin, sterile needles through your skin at strategic
“pressure points” on your body called acu-points. The needles used in
acupuncture are the finest thin filament steel available and are presterilized
for single use. For most people, this process is completely painless, and even
relaxing. In fact, many patients fall asleep during treatment.
Acupuncture has been clinically proven to be effective in reducing or
eliminating the need to take drugs to control pain or symptoms arising from
illness or injury. In addition to pain relief, it is also helpful in treating anxiety,
insomnia, digestive problems, the common cold, menstrual problems, weight
control, infertility and much, much more. Additionally, electro-acupuncture is
another technique that involves stimulating various parts of the body using
extremely thin needles with an electric charge.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine from 1550 B.C. in Egypt,
and spread across European and Asian civilizations. Cupping is performed
when a vacuum is created to suction the skin locally, drawing the skin
upwards. Cupping can last for two minutes to fifteen minutes depending on
the condition. Generally, it is used to promote the movement of blood flow
and promote healing within the muscles (myofascia). Clinically, this
technique is great for treatment of pain, deep scars, and swelling within the
muscles. In Chinese medicine, cupping is used to treat stagnation (stagnant
blood, lymph, and qi). Wet cupping is also called medicinal bleeding. Using
acupuncture, muscles can be pierced then cupped. This technique helps
improve blood profusion and circulation to the local area thus improving
recovery time. Side effects are bruised marks which dissipate in a few days to
a week depending on the health of the patient.
Tuina
Tui Na is the external method of treatment within the realm of Chinese
medicine. “Tui” is to push. “Na” is to lift and squeeze. This is the Chinese
version of body work often used with acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping
therapy. Treatment can be firm or gentle. Techniques consist of brushing,
kneading, rolling, pressing, and rubbing. Tui Na helps in both acute and
chronic muscular pain conditions and is used in hospitals across China as a
standard aspect of treatment. It is effective for pain conditions such as;
arthritis, sciatica, constipation, headaches. It is also used to prevent
problems as well as correct issues. This work is similar to the work of
chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapy and some forms of physical
therapies.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine is ancient practice that involves mixtures of plant
extracts (herbs), minerals, animals, and insects. This aspect of Chinese
medicine focuses on maintaining health, and treatment of particular diseases
by restoring balance of energy (qi), Body (yin), and the spirit (yang).
Chinese herbs help fine tune the immune system, prevent imbalances, helps
fight colds, flus, allergies, digestive disorders, pain control / relief, and
improve quality of life.
Each formula contains 2-12 different ingredients. It may come in a form of
tea, pills, powders, tinctures, syrup liniments (plaster compress).
There are over 450 individually prepared herbs, and 270 standard formulas.
Each formula is used to match and fit the pattern of disharmony. As the
patient’s health changes, the imbalances change, and so the formula will also
change.
Auricular Therapy
Auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the
external ear’s surface. This form of therapy is based on the idea that the ear
is a microsystem which corresponds to the rest of the body (similar to brain
mapping). The Ear is first organ to develop at 18 weeks after conception and
is composed of endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm. This map of the ear
looks similar to an inverted fetus. Auricular acupuncture us used to
normalize the body’s dysfunction and is able to help with acute and chronic
pain, mood disorders, obesity, allergies, mental and emotional disorders.
How is this possible? The ear has many branches of the parasympathetic
nervous system that have a direct impact on the entire nervous system as a
whole.
A “needle-free” acupuncture treatment can be given with ear seeds (or
pellets). Small circles of adhesive tape hold them in place on the surface of
your ear. These are a take-home type of treatment, which will extend the
benefits of acupuncture. They may be used after an acupuncture treatment
with needles, or they may be used as the only method of treatment.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the burning of dried mugwort over acupoints to stimulate the
flow of qi. It is seen in many medical systems across China, Japan, Korea,
Vietnam and Mongolia. Mugwort leaves are aged for five to fifteen years then
ground up into fluff and shaped into a cigar like stick. Each cigar is lit and
used to warm the acupuncture needles. Moxibuation can be used directly or
indirectly with acupuncture. This is effective in preventing and treating
many “cold” diseases. Generally, it is used to warm the cold because nothing
grows (healthier) in the cold. Moxibustion is effective in preventing and
treating many diseases such as pain, hives, hypertension, irritable bowel,
breech fetus, and allergies.
Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy
Acupuncture Point Injection, or Acupoint Injection Therapy (AIT), is an
integrative therapy that blends the best of Chinese Medicine with
conventional and homeopathic medicine. Employing this technique, AIT
certified Acupuncture Physicians inject natural therapeutic substances, such
as homeopathic remedies, like Traumeel or vitamins like B-12, into
acupuncture points specific to the patient's wellness needs. By stimulating
powerful acupuncture points with proven natural substances, the body can
be affected on a deeper level and create a healing climate. AIT is particularly
effective for the resolution of acute and chronic pain in the body, particularly
in the shoulder, back, knee, and neck.
*64B1-4.012 Acupoint Injection Therapies.
Effective March 1, 2002, adjunctive therapies shall include acupoint injection
therapy which shall mean the injection of herbs, homeopathics, and other
nutritional supplements in the form of sterile substances into acupuncture
points by means of hypodermic needles but not intravenous therapy to
promote, maintain, and restore health; for pain management and palliative
care; for acupuncture anesthesia; and to prevent disease.
