Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on the human body as a whole. When there is disease, TCM does not concentrate on symptoms, but takes into consideration the person’s environment, diet, emotional state, and external and internal influences. TCM mainly involves the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat disease.
Acupuncture involves the use of fine needles to stimulate precise points in the body. Once the needles are inserted into the body, they are manipulated to activate Qi (energy), which restores the balance of Qi in the body. The theory of acupuncture is based on the belief that there are many intricate channels running throughout the body, and Qi flows through these channels like water flowing through a river or stream. A disease or aliment occurs when there is blockage in the channels obstructing the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. Patients will often feel numbness or heaviness at the point on needling. The needles used in this clinic are stainless steel, “one time use”, disposable needles.
Chinese Herbal Medicine had always been an important component of TCM and compliment to acupuncture. The herbs are composed of all natural ingredients, usually ground into powder form, and prescribed according to each individual treatment. The prescriptions are based on thousands of years of successful cases, and do not produce side effects when taken properly. The prescriptions are usually composed of many different herbs mixed together so that they will complement and harmonize with each other.