During the initial consultation a full health history is taken. Questions are asked regarding health, symptoms and lifestyle. Appropriate diagnostics are conducted, including pulse and tongue diagnosis.
Gathering this information enables the practitioner to effectively diagnose and detect any specific imbalances that may have contributed to a persons health problems. The practitioner can then create a well-structured treatment plan.
Once the imbalances are detected, an acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupuncture points along channel pathways. This safe and painless insertion of the needles can unblock obstructions within the channels and help to restore balance and homeostasis. Once this is done, the body’s fluids, blood flow, and bio-electricity can freely circulate throughout the body, providing adequate nourishment to cells, organs, glands, tissues and muscles. This can eliminate pain and restore balance and harmony, as well as the body’s ability to heal itself—ultimately leading to optimal health and well-being.
Acupuncture and East Asian medicine in general is a safe, effective and drug-free therapy that can help address a wide variety of common ailments and problems.
