Traditional Acupuncture is based on the belief that living beings have a vital energy, called "Qi", that circulates through twelve invisible energy lines known as meridians on the body. Each meridian is associated with a different organ system. An imbalance in the flow of Qi throughout a meridian is how disease begins.
Acupuncture points are found on the external aspects and at very specific locations along these meridians. These points, mapped and documented for thousands of years by the Chinese and Asian societies. Needles inserted in these points influence the Qi that flows to internal organs that have the ability to alter biochemical and physiological conditions in the body. |
We use ultra thin stainless (surgical) steel needles. The typical acupuncture needle measures .18 to .30 millimeters in diameter, and 13 to 75 millimeters in length.
This diameter is similar to fine thin hair. Acupuncture needles, unlike hypodermic needles, are neither hollow nor rigid, and the tip is shaped to increase the patient's comfort during insertion. In order to prevent the transmission of diseases, we use only disposable needles, which are used only once on patients and then discarded. |
Addictions; Circulatory problems; Emotional and Psychological; Gastrointestinal; Gynecological; Musculo-skeletal; Neurological; Psychospiritual balance; Respiratory ailments; Urological and others
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Try not to have a large meal within an hour of your appointment as the process of digestion will alter the pattern of your pulse, and you may need to lie on your stomach. You should also avoid alcohol and food or drink that colours your tongue such as coffee or strong tea. It is a good idea to wear loose-fitting clothes so that the acupuncture points, especially those on your lower limbs, are easily accessible.
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The length of the treatment may varies. Typically, it lasts around 60 minutes while initial appointment may be slightly longer.
Free consultation is included prior to the treatment. Doctors will assess your general health. It is also important to gather detailed information about your medical history and that of your family, your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns and emotional state. The purpose is to identify what needs to be addressed in order to target your specific complaint, and to boost your overall vitality. Most people find acupuncture to be very relaxing and painless. Patients often describe the needle sensation as a tingling or dull ache. This is one of the signs the body's qi, or vital energy, has been stimulated. |
You are likely to feel relaxed and calm. If the treatment has been particularly strong you may feel tired or drowsy and it is worth bearing this in mind if you plan to drive or use any other machinery soon afterwards.
For most conditions, a series of several sessions is necessary to achieve the maximum benefit. After an initial consultation, the acupuncturist should provide you with a treatment plan that includes the techniques to be used, as well as the frequency and duration of treatment. |