Acupuncture is a time-tested treatment for a large number of conditions as well as an essential part of everyday health and wellness. From those minor irritations to the major conditions that get in the way of a positive, productive lifestyle, you can find a holistically successful solution with acupuncture care.
Many people start acupuncture treatments to solve a pressing primary issue. A common complaint may be pain or a problem that prescription drugs have not managed well. Once we begin working on the initial complaint, patients often realize that acupuncture also helps with a multitude of other issues. Treating the whole body allows all systems to function together harmoniously. This is what makes all the difference in daily outlook, performance and vitality!
Acupuncture works by placing tiny needles strategically along the body to remove blockages and allow fresh flow of your body’s own healing elements. First, the proprioceptive nerves are tripped; your body floods itself with its own painkillers and anti-inflammatories producing sometimes instantaneous pain relief. Next, vasodilation occurs; blood vessels (the body’s highway system) naturally open up, carrying in them qi (energy), blood, nutrients, hormones, and immune system and at the same time transport out toxins, lactic acid and stagnant blood. Acupuncture also passively moves the lymph and increases tissue oxidation. All these processes aid your body in healing itself.
Acupuncture for Kids
Some of my favorite clients are my kiddos—and they know it! Acupuncture is very beneficial for children and they tend to respond to treatment quickly. With children, I make sure they are comfortable and open to treatment. Talking with them at their level and asking how they’re feeling assures them that they are in good hands. Parents may choose to stay in the room with their children for further comfort, and it doesn’t take long until the kids look forward to their next acupuncture session!
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