Acupuncture is the insertion of thin, metal needles to stimulate specific points of the body that reach meridians. These stimulation points are called acupuncture points or acupoints. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that there are 365 commonly used acupuncture points on 20 meridians on the human body. Typically, it takes 15 to 30 minutes of manipulating the needles in these acupuncture points and 30 to 60 minutes of retaining the needles. By doing so, it regulates the flow of qi throughout the body and restore health to the mind and body, thus balancing the yin and yang. The insertions of needles are manipulated either by the hand or by electrical stimulation, called electroacupuncture.

Conditions Treated

Oriental medicine is a very comprehensive system of medicine. It works with your body to produce true healing instead of suppressing symptoms. A few of the conditions successfully treated by acupuncture and Oriental medicine are:

General:

Women’s issues, including painful periods, menopause, and other gynecological issues. These are treated without requiring uncomfortable examinations.
Chronic pain, especially joint and muscle pain, arthritis, as well as headaches and other discomforts.
Fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome, or a general feeling of being down.
Most conditions that respond to drug treatment, respond even better to acupuncture and Chinese herbs - without side effects. However, we insist on partnering with your doctor to determine a proper course of treatment. Some medications need special care and planning.
Most chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, and more respond extremely well to acupuncture.

The World Health Organization recognizes that TCM treats these specific conditions:

Cardiovascular Disorders:
Angina
Hypertension

Dermatology (Skin Conditions):
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Rosacea

Endocrine/Metabolism:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes
Thyroid Conditions

Gastrointestinal/Digestion:
Acid Reflux/Heartburn
Constipation
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gynecology:
Breech Positioning Of The Fetus
Female And Male Infertility
In Vitro Fertilization Support
Induction Of Labor
Irregular/Painful Menstruation
Menopause
Morning Sickness
PMS
Post-Partum Depression

Mental Health:
Mild to Moderate Anxiety
Mild to Moderate Depression
Insomnia/Sleep Disturbance
Stress

Musculoskeletal Pain:
Dental Pain
Joint/Limb Pain
Low Back Pain/Sciatica
Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sports Injuries

Respiratory:
Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma
Bronchitis
Common Cold
Cough
Flu
Sinusitis

Neurological:
Bell’s Palsy
Headache/Migraines
Meniere’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Post Stroke Paralysis
Shingles
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
TMJ
Trigeminal Neuralgia

Uro-Genital:
Bed Wetting
Bladder Dysfunction
Incontinence

General Well Being