Acupuncture: Natural, Safe, Effective, Drug-Free
Acupuncture
Acupuncture or “needle therapy” (zhenjiu) as it is called in Chinese, is an ancient form of medicine which is gaining more and more popularity in this country for the treatment of acute and chronic pain.
During a treatment, very thin, solid, hairlike needles are inserted at specific points on the body. In Chinese these points are called “neural nodes” (jie) and the stimulation of these nodes affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It triggers the release of the body’s internal chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalins, which have pain-relieving properties. If you have pain that is lingering or is not being treated by other modalities, then acupuncture offers a time-tested, very reliable method of pain relief.
The DNA (Distal Needling Acupuncture)
The practitioners at the Acupuncture & Wellness Center, P.S. are experts in a different style of acupuncture. This method is over 2,500 years old and is derived from the I Ching, one of the oldest books in the world. This method has several names such as: “I Ching Acupuncture,” “The Balance Method,” or “Distal Point Acupuncture.” Regardless of the name, the effects are nothing less than miraculous.
The acupuncture points used are on the scalp and ears, from the elbows to the fingers, and from the knees to the toes. Consequently, the patient never has to take off their clothes and the treatments are efficient, comfortable and extremely effective.
The DNA produces instantaneous results making it an invaluable treatment for pain. This style of Acupuncture also helps to create a treatment matrix for some more difficult conditions which have not responded to other types of treatment.
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
Are you tired of the endless side effects caused by pharmaceutical drugs?
Chinese Herbal Medicine offers a time-proven solution to your problems. Finally there is a way to treat most of our modern diseases using the most sophisticated form of natural medicine in the world, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Since most pharmaceutical drugs actually come from a Chinese herb, it makes sense to investigate the source of our modern chemical medicine, without suffering the side effects and outright poisonous results that many Americans experience daily using pharmaceutical drugs.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical science with its own theory of how the physiology functions, its own diagnostic techniques, and treatment modalities which include Acupuncture and herbal prescriptions. The cornerstone of TCM is Chinese herbology, which has a 2,000-year history of continual evolution and success. It is one of the most sophisticated clinical systems in the world for analyzing patterns of ill health and treating them successfully.
Our herbal pharmacy, encased in glass, was built in the center of the reception area so that patients and visitors can see the compounding of custom Chinese formulas from hundreds of Chinese herbs. With beautiful facilities and a loving and caring staff, a visit to the Acupuncture And Wellness Center, P.S. is a refuge from the stress and bustle of our daily lives.
Unlike Western herbology, which promotes single herbs with singular benefits, Chinese herbology uses herbs in combination to treat multiple disorders. The Chinese herbal pharmacopoeia also contains numerous herbal formulas for tonifying the energy and vitality of the human physiology, something that is not readily available in Western herbology. Herbs are very powerful, but to be effective they must be prescribed on an individual basis. For instance, Golden Seal is effective for some types of colds, but could actually cause a cold in certain types of people. The important thing with herbs is a proper diagnosis and an individualized prescription.
We are proud to have an extensive herbal pharmacy featuring hundreds of time-proven Chinese herbal formulas.
Our Unique Style of Pulse Diagnosis
Chinese Pulse Diagnosis is considered the gold standard when it comes to knowing what is medically wrong with a patient.
What is Pulse Diagnosis? Simply put, it is interpreting the flow of blood in the radial artery at the wrist. In the hands of an expert practitioner, the pulse can reveal anatomical problems such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, insomnia, anxiety, depression, fatigue, chronic and acute pain, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, ovarian cists, bone spurs, gall stones, varicoceles, sinus infections, gastric or duodenal ulcers, coronary blockages and a host of other physical ailments.
Unfortunately this method is a lost art with very few practitioners in the world competent in its immense subtlety. Probably the world’s foremost living master of Pulse Diagnosis, Dr. Zhang Wei-Yin, personally trained Robert Doane in this lost art for many years.
DPD - Doane Pulse Diagnosis
Mr. Doane and the practitioners at the Acupuncture And Wellness Center, P.S. have dedicated themselves to mastering this method of Pulse Diagnosis and use this method daily in their treatment protocol.
Other therapies offered at the Acupuncture And Wellness Center include Electro-Acupuncture, Electro-Muscle Stimulation, Guasha, Postural Therapy, Massage Therapy, Cupping, Nutritional Therapy, Moxibustion, Acupressure, and Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture.
Cupping
In addition to acupuncture and herbology, cupping therapy has been a part of Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years. Originally animal horn was used for cupping. Later on, brass, ceramic and bamboo cups became commonplace. Today, we use different sized glass cups.
Cupping is like a very deep tissue massage. The practitioner applies heat in a cup and then applies that cup to the body, most commonly on the back. The heat creates a vacuum effect and draws the skin up into the cup. The result is a movement of fresh blood to the area, release of toxins, acupuncture point stimulation, increased circulation of blood and lymph, relaxation of tight muscles, and reduced inflammation.
Cupping does leave noticeable marks similar to a bruise or
hickey that is sometimes referred to as “cup kisses”.
Although they can look alarming, they are not painful
and will disappear on their own within 3-7 days.
Most commonly, cupping is used for aches and pains of
various types including low back and leg pain, neck and
shoulder tension, and fibromyalgia. It also helps open up
the chest and benefits the lungs to treat respiratory problems
such as cough, bronchitis, asthma, and the like. It can even
benefit menstrual problems and digestive problems including
stomach aches, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Non-Needle Alternatives
Acupressure & Chinese Tuina Massage
Acupressure is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine which involves the stimulation of acupuncture points with finger pressure using the power and
sensitivity of human touch, rather than inserting needles. This form of healing is
non-invasive and gentle. The indications include the vast array of conditions that
Chinese medicine has proven to treat effectively.
Because acupressure stimulates the body’s natural self-healing abilities, it also works as a great preventative therapy. Generally, the effects of acupressure are less potent than those of acupuncture, and as a result more treatments are needed to get the same results.
Acupressure is ideal for children. It is gentle, safe, and effective for many conditions, including relief and prevention of colds and flu. Parents can also be taught self-help techniques to use on their child at home.
Acupressure is also suitable for the elderly suffering from conditions including arthritis, mobility problems, constipation, and poor circulation.
Certain acupressure points must be avoided during pregnancy. Be sure to tell your practitioner if you are or may be pregnant.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion evolved thousands of years ago in early northern China. It is part of traditional Chinese medical practices and came about at the same time as acupuncture.
Moxibustion involves the burning of moxa, an herbal wool made from the leaves of the Mugwort plant, over specific acupoints. The moxa is often formed into a small cone and placed on the tip of a needle or rolled into a cigar-like shape and passed over the skin in wave-like motions. The radiant heat produced by moxibustion penetrates deeply into the body to restore balance, promote circulation, and reduce pain. This form of treatment, usually combined with acupuncture, is indicated for improving general health and treating chronic conditions such as arthritis, digestive disorders, pain, infertility, ulcers, and many other ailments.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutrition is a very important element of the complete Traditional Chinese Medicine system. It is one of both healing and disease prevention. Many diseases and symptoms can be treated with dietary changes alone; however it often takes longer and requires the utmost compliance and dedication on the patient’s behalf. Unfortunately, today’s population has a poor concept of what constitutes a good diet. The fast paced lifestyle often gives nutritious eating a low priority. At the same time, mind-boggling numbers of different diet fads and controversial dietary regimes add even more confusion to modern day eating habits.
As a result, we see deterioration in the quality of people’s lives in the form of obesity, depression, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, etc.
Chinese nutrition uniquely differs from modern Western nutrition in that it determines the energies and therapeutic properties of foods instead of analyzing the chemical constituents of them. The advantage of this approach lies in its ability to customize to every individual’s needs. Furthermore, Chinese nutrition takes into consideration such factors as method of preparation, body type, season, and one’s geographical location in determining the appropriate diet. Email or call us today to schedule an appointment for a nutritional consultation and begin your healing journey with your next meal.
Auricular (Ear) Therapy
Auricular acupuncture is most often used for addiction, smoking cessation, and weight loss. It involves the stimulation of the acupoints located on the ear with tiny seeds or pellets. The seeds are no larger than the tip of an unsharpened pencil, do not pierce the skin, and are painless when affixed. The client will leave these seeds in for up to one week and re-stimulate the points by massaging the ear several times each day.
There are over 200 acupoints on each ear that represent the anatomical parts and functions of the human body. These points are arranged on the ear in the image of an inverted fetus. By observing points of tenderness, coloration changes, protrusions or depressions, and skin variations, a trained practitioner can not only treat a wide range of diseases using only the ear, but can diagnose them as well. When we stimulate these points we access the central nervous system through the cranial nerves on the auricle of the ear. This sends a direct message to the brain that results in a healing response.
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