ACUPUNCTURE

Holistic Approach to Wellness

At Free Spirit Acupuncture and Wellness your health is important to us. We believe in an engaging, entire person approach to increasing the health of our patients and our community.

Help Without Pharmaceuticals

Through acupuncture, Qi Gong, herbs and nutritional counseling, we work with the body to kick start its natural abilities to repair and heal itself. There is a substantially reduced risk of side effects as compared to other pharmaceutical or medical treatments.

Acupuncture, A Recognized Treatment

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. The following are some of the more common conditions treatable by Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, as outlined by the WHO.

·       Upper Respiratory Tract: Acute sinusitis, acute rhinitis, common cold, acute tonsillitis

·       Respiratory System: Acute bronchitis, bronchial asthma (most effective in children and in patients without complicating diseases)

·       Disorders of the Eye: Acute conjunctivitis, central retinitis, myopia (in children), cataract (without complications)

·       Disorders of the Mouth: Toothache, post-extraction pain, gingivitis

·       Gastrointestinal Disorders: Hiccough, acute and chronic gastritis, gastric hyperacidity, chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief), acute and chronic colitis, acute, constipation, diarrhea

·       Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Headache and migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, facial palsy (early stage, i.e. within three to six months), paresis following a stroke, peripheral neuropathies, “frozen shoulder,” “tennis elbow,” sciatica, low back pain, osteoarthritis

·       Reproductive System Issues: Fertility, menopause, menstrual cycle irregularities, morning sickness

HOW IT WORKS

 Acupuncture is a technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) that stimulates specific points on the body, most often by inserting thin needles through the skin. The insertion of the needles encourages the flow of energy (Qi, or Chi) through the body allowing it to find equilibrium and to achieve balance.

Acupuncture needles are very thin, so insertion usually causes little discomfort and might not even be noticed. Some feel tingling, warmth, heaviness or extreme relaxation. Between five and 20 needles are used in a typical treatment. The needles are disposable and never re-used.

Working With The Body

Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) is an independent approach to medicine developed over thousands of years. With TCM the practitioner works to correct imbalance within the individual that have caused physical or mental issues. Through acupuncture, Qi Gong, herbs and nutritional counseling, we work with the body to kick start its natural abilities to repair and heal itself. There is a substantially reduced risk of side effects as compared to other pharmaceutical or medical treatments.