ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a system of complementary medicine that uses the stimulation of acupuncture points located on lines of energy (meridians) that are connected through a network in the body.  It can be used to treat various physical and mental conditions.   

 

The foundation of the CM system is Qi (pronounced “chee”) which is best described as the energy of the body and cells.  Qi and Blood travel throughout the meridians, most similar to fascia.  The area where the needles are inserted are called acupuncture points and are generally located near superficial nerve plexuses or divisions, major blood vessels, and are in the vicinity of the lymphatic system; all energy dense areas of the body.

 

Although CM is not just about acupuncture; it is considered a complex intervention.  It interprets your signs and symptoms into a comprehensive model taking into account your individualised body type, existing condition, and pathologies.  It uses fine single use needles to balance your qi; either moving energy or tonifying your yin or yang. Additionally offering lifestyle and dietary advice to help you onto your path to homeostasis, or balance.  

 

Treatments usually take an hour.  In CM we treat the body holistically.  So you will be asked rather comprehensive questions about your condition, general health, family health, and history.  We then will feel your pulse, look at your tongue, and palpate your body.  We accumulate the many signs and symptoms together to provide a picture of the internal state of your body.  We will endeavour to explain this to you in a way you can understand trying to link the CM and WM.  Also offering lifestyle and dietary advice to help you on your way to health.

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