Chinese Acupuncture (针灸)
Chinese acupuncture is a foundational component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves inserting exceptionally thin needles into specific points on the body. Originating over 2,000 years ago, it is primarily used worldwide to treat chronic pain, nausea, and stress-related conditions.
While traditional philosophy attributes its effects to the flow of vital energy, modern clinical science demonstrates that needling directly stimulates the nervous system to release natural painkillers
In our clinic, we provide you Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis that uses four main examinations - "Looking(Inspection)", "Listening and Smelling(Auscultation and Olfaction)", "Questioning(Inquiry)", and "Touching(Palpation)" to find underlying body imbalances.
This specific pattern diagnosis then dictates the exact placement of hair-thin needles during the subsequent acupuncture treatment.
What Happens During a Session
- Consultation: The practitioner checks your medical history, looks at your tongue, and feels your pulse to find imbalances.
- Needle Insertion: Between 5 and 20 hair-thin, sterile, disposable needles are placed just under the skin or slightly deeper along energy pathways called meridians.
- Relaxation: The needles stay in place for 10 to 30 minutes while you rest quietly. You may feel a tiny pinch or a dull ache, but many people feel relaxed or fall asleep.
Common Uses and Safety
- Conditions Treated: Relieves back, neck, and joint pain, headaches, stress, and helps with recovery from sports injuries.
- Safety: It is very safe when done by a trained expert who uses clean, single-use needles.