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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is part of an Eastern medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness for over 4,000 years. Because of its effectiveness, acupuncture is now gaining broad popularity in the U.S. as a holistic healthcare option for physical, emotional, and mental disharmony. With this gentle yet effective approach, the body’s own restorative response is stimulated to promote healing.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views health as the constantly changing flow of vital energy, or chi along 14 energy meridians in the body. When this chi starts moving disharmoniously (gets congested or over stimulated), imbalance starts to surface in the form of symptoms. The goal of acupuncture is to assess these energy imbalances and use micro-fine needles at very precise acupoints along the meridians to balance the energy. This helps restore harmony at the deepest level of the body, mind and spirit.

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an integral part of the health care system in mainland China and Taiwan. It is a comprehensive healing system that focuses on the treatment and prevention of disease. At its foundation is the understanding that the human body possesses inherent mechanisms for maintaining health. Thus, the practitioner’s goal is to stimulate ones own healing potential with an approach that addresses the underlying causes, as well as the symptoms of dis-ease.

TCM incorporates many techniques, including: Acupuncture, Herbology, Moxibustion (a warming method that promotes circulation), Tuina (medical massage), Cupping, and Gua Sha therapies; as well as Nutrition and gentle health exercises like T’ai Chi and Qi Gong. These modalities are often used in combination in order to most effectively restore balance.

Benefits of Acupuncture:

Since acupuncture promotes the body’s natural healing ability, most conditions can be corrected or improved. The effectiveness of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is well documented. The World Health Organization lists the following as just some of the ailments which are successfully treated with Acupuncture. In addition, Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for chronic health ailments that may not respond to conventional treatments or do not seem to have a clear diagnosis.

• Infertility
• Irregular periods
• Menopausal syndrome
• Addictions
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Chronic Fatigue
• Depression
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Hypertension
• Immune disorders
• Migraines
• Low back pain
• Nerve pain
   

Commonly Asked Questions:

Q: Does Acupuncture hurt?
A: Most people are pleasantly surprised to find that Acupuncture does not hurt.  In fact they find it to be a deeply centering and relaxing experience.  The sensations in the area being needled can range from nothing at all to a slight pinch, followed by a warming and heavy feeling in the area.  Most sensations are fleeting and the overall feeling is one of relaxation and well being.

Q: Does Acupuncture have side effects?
A: One of the great benefits of Acupuncture is that negative side effects are extremely rare.  Acupuncture is safely used in conjunction with conventional treatments - allopathic medication, psychotherapy, physiotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.  In fact it is used effectively to alleviate the side-effects of conventional treatments.

Q: Are Acupuncture needles safe?
A: Yes, Acupuncture needles are very safe.  We only use sterile needles that are disposed after each use.

Q: What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
A: Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture are part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the world's oldest continually practiced form of medicine.  Herbs when used in conjunction with Acupuncture produce an effective regulatory effect on the body that is much gentler than pharmaceuticals.  The herbal prescription is designed to address the specific patterns of each individual, making Chinese herbal formulations a safe and effective choice.

Q: What should I expect from my first Acupuncture session?
A: The initial Acupuncture consultation takes approximately 1.5 hours and includes a detailed assessment and TCM diagnosis (tongue and pulse readings and symptom intake to determine patterns of disharmony in the body).  Based on this evaluation, the acupuncturist creates your treatment plan and you receive a full acupuncture treatment.  In addition to acupuncture, you may be prescribed an herbal formula and given nutritional or lifestyle recommendations.

Q: What should I expect from my follow-up visits? How many will I need?
A: Follow-up Acupuncture visits take 1 hour and include a brief follow-up on your progress.  Each treatment is customized to meet your continually changing health patterns as you progress through your treatment plan.  The number of visits depends on the nature of your health concern, primarily whether the symptoms are acute or chronic.  Some treatments plans recommend 2 treatments per week while others recommend 1 treatment every 2-3 weeks.  During you initial visit, the acupuncturist will explain your treatment plan to you.

Q: Where do the Acupuncture treatments take place?
A: At Tulsi, it is our primary goal provide professional holistic health care to this end we maintain a quiet, confidential and professional environment.  All treatments take place in a private, serene, and welcoming treatment room.  We only use sterile, disposable needles and table coverings.  We make every effort to ensure that your treatment is a comfortable, relaxing, and healing experience.

Q: Is Acupuncture covered by insurance?
A: A growing number of insurance companies will reimburse for Acupuncture treatments.  Please check with your Insurer to determine the terms of your policy.  The Acupuncturists will provide you with appropriate paperwork (Super Bill) for submission to your Insurance Company.  Please note that full payment is due at time of service and we cannot guarantee reimbursement.