Acupuncture is based on the concept that the body is a bio-energetic system, reflecting the balance between health and disease. Most areas of high electrical conduction on the body surface are acupuncture points. The conductance of these points varies and correlates with physical and emotional changes. These changes affect cell membranes, receptor binding and signaling pathways. In this way, acupuncture works with the bio-energetic electrical and magnetic processes, which are essential for biological self-regulation. This biological energy is what the Chinese call qi (pronounced “chee”).

How Acupuncture helps you

Acupuncture needles can trigger the brains hypothalamus and pituitary and adrenals The signal can alter the production of certain stress hormones and immune molecules which help the body cope with stressors such as bacteria, viruses, emotional trauma or pain.

Acupuncture can stimulate the nervous system and release natural pain killing chemicals like endorphins and opioids into the blood. This can help the patient feel relaxed and reduce pain

Acupuncture can alter signals to and from the brain by encouraging the release of neurotransmitters. This affects certain parts of the central nervous system resulting in better blood flow and activation of the immune system.

Acupuncture helps the healing process by allowing nutrients to enter an area and removing waste products that gather from injury. This is necessary for building new tissue and healing injuries.

Acupuncture can balance the body, physically and emotionally, to facilitate well-being.

In situations of acute pain, most patients experience pain relief after their first treatment, because acupuncture can relax muscles that are in spasm and increase mobility of joints by promoting blood flow to decrease swelling and stiffness.

CLASSICAL ACUPUNCTURE

Classical acupuncture differs from the commonly practiced TCM. Classical acupuncture is derived from the classic texts, which Chinese medicine evolves from. It is the medicine, which was practiced all over China, in tribes and in families, for centuries, before the Cultural Revolution. TCM was developed in the time of Mao, as a simplified synthesis of these varied methods.

Classical acupuncture is an inclusive medicine, offering thousands of years of information and experience in the treatment of disease. This allows for a more thorough assessment of diagnosis and treatment of disease imbalance. In addition, Classical acupuncture practitioners use more than 60

energy pathways when assessing and treating a disease imbalance. This increases the benefits of treatments and provides broader and deeper shifts in the disease imbalance. Classical acupuncture is very effective for any type of chronic issues, ranging from imbalances evolving since childhood, emotional imbalances, to acute pain conditions.  TCM practitioners focus on 12 pathways, presenting a limited approach.

Classical Acupuncture works with building health, not just alleviating signs and symptoms. It is a precise system of understanding the evolution and treatment of illness, based on extensive and comprehensive theory and a unique consideration of lifestyle and awareness as the fountains of longevity.

What I Treat

Chronic Illness: pain, digestive discomfort, hormonal disorders, menopause and menstrual irregularities, long term chronic imbalances which are difficult to treat.

Musculoskeletal injuries: Low back pain, muscle, tendon or joint pain and stiffness, sports injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel.

Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Heartburn, abdominal pain, irritable colon, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, indigestion and acid reflux, diabetes, High Cholesterol, Fatty liver, metabolic difficulty.

Gynecological Disorders: PMS, irregular, heavy or painful menses, menopause symptoms, morning sickness, infertility.

Emotional and Psychological Imbalances: Depression, anxiety, tension headache, insomnia, stress management.

Neurological Dysfunction: Nerve injuries, chronic pain, Bell’s palsy.

Who Benefits most from my Treatments

People willing and open to follow new programs in health, who are committed to improving balance, life style and well being and patients at crossroads in their life who are motivated to change and are seeking support towards stability thru changes. Ideally, my patients are willing to create the changes they want to see.

For more information, contact me at: 720-201-4101