East Asian Medicine
For over 3000 years, people from all walks of life have enjoyed the many benefits of East Asian medicine. Even with important advances in western science, the use of holistic healthcare continues to grow worldwide. East Asian medicine includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, some forms of massage, nutrition and exercise. It is a highly individualized and holistic form of medicine, valuable in the treatment and prevention of a wide range of health concerns.
Acupuncture is the most well-known aspect of East Asian medicine. There are hundreds of acupuncture points on the body, and each point has several potential functions. The practitioner chooses appropriate points based on an in-depth diagnostic process which will include a thorough health history, pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis. The acupuncturist also takes in many subtle details about you, like the sound of your voice and the luster of your skin, in order to arrive at a working diagnosis. Points are chosen according to the function they provide in treatment; they may or may not be chosen in the area of the condition being treated.
Contrary to a common misconception, acupuncture is rarely painful. Acupuncture needles are not much larger than the diameter of a human hair. They glide between tissues with little or no discomfort. In fact, many clients fall asleep during treatment. For optimal safety, sterilized needles which are dispose of after each use.
Your practitioner works closely with you to ensure that acupuncture is supported by education towards healthy habits, Chinese Herbs, and proper nutrition, and will spend time learning about you and your health, so that a plan can be created to achieve your goals.
Acupuncture is the most well-known aspect of East Asian medicine. There are hundreds of acupuncture points on the body, and each point has several potential functions. The practitioner chooses appropriate points based on an in-depth diagnostic process which will include a thorough health history, pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis. The acupuncturist also takes in many subtle details about you, like the sound of your voice and the luster of your skin, in order to arrive at a working diagnosis. Points are chosen according to the function they provide in treatment; they may or may not be chosen in the area of the condition being treated.
Contrary to a common misconception, acupuncture is rarely painful. Acupuncture needles are not much larger than the diameter of a human hair. They glide between tissues with little or no discomfort. In fact, many clients fall asleep during treatment. For optimal safety, sterilized needles which are dispose of after each use.
Your practitioner works closely with you to ensure that acupuncture is supported by education towards healthy habits, Chinese Herbs, and proper nutrition, and will spend time learning about you and your health, so that a plan can be created to achieve your goals.
Benefits of East Asian Medicine
- Considers all aspects of the individual
- Treats the root cause of the disease as well as the symptoms
- Alleviates side-effects of western medical treatment
- Enhances the body's natural healing processes
- Supports treatment involving western medicine
- Requires no pharmaceuticals
- Successfully treats many chronic illnesses and conditions for which western medicine is less effective
- Improves general health as it addresses specific conditions
- Generally has no side effects