Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Acupuncture Services
How does acupuncture work + how can it help?
Acupuncture is a technique that involves inserting very thin sterile needles into the skin at precise acupuncture points. The spots of insertion are picked based on a complex network of lines of energy, termed 'meridians'.
Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been practiced for thousands of years. The Chinese healing tradition sees the body as a delicate balance of yin and yang. When there is an imbalance of the yin + yang energies; it allows disease or dis-harmony to develop in the body. It is believed that by inserting needles at specific points on the body acupuncture works to unblock obstructed flow of 'Qi and therefore, restoring health to the body and mind.
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Upon the integration of Chinese medicine in the West, many researchers have been evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture. It is believed that acupuncture can: stimulate the central nervous system
by signalling the body to release various substances including endorphins, immune system cells, opioids, neurotransmitters, and neurohormones. These may help control pain, change how the body experiences pain, and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Conditions Acupuncture + TCM Treat
Digestive Issues
Weak digestion | Irritable bowel syndrome| Acid reflux| Nausea |
Respiratory Issues + Immunity
Weak Immunity | Chronic cough | Asthma| Sinusitis | Allergies | Congestion | Common cold
Urinary + Bowel Issues
UTI | Urinary urgency + Incontinence| Dysuria| Constipation | Distention | Painful defecation | Cramping | Stomach Aches
Fertility + Women's Health
Fertility | IVF support | Menopause | PMS |
Menstrual Cramps | Morning Sickness | Hormone Imbalances| Weight Gain | PPD | Low libido
Sleep, Mood + Energy
Insomnia| Poor sleep habits| Low energy + fatigue| Brain fog| Anger| Depressed Mood
Headaches + Migraines
Tension headaches | Migraines | Neck Tension | Tightness
Acute + Chronic Pain + Injury Recovery
Osteoarthritis| Musculoskeletal Injuries| Tennis elbow| Back pain| TMJ| Muscle spasms
Circulatory + Neurological Conditions
Fibromyalgia | Raynaud's Syndrome | Cold hands + feet | Neuropathy |
Mental + Emotional Care
Depression| Anxiety | Increase Stress| Sadness | Anger| Overwhelmed| Grief| Poor Memory