Ear seeds – Auricular Acupuncture
You may have experienced ear seeds during one of your acupuncture appointments. I sometimes apply them at the end of a treatment to continue the effects of a treatment. What...
What is Qi? A Brief Explanation.
What is Qi? Many explanations of Qi make it sound like a mystical substance that flows in our body along invisible channels. Problems in our body are often attributed to...
Acupuncture Effects: what to expect after your treatment.
New things can be a little scary, especially when they involve needles. If you’ve taken that first step and gotten an acupuncture treatment – that’s great. This article has some...
Frequency of Acupuncture
Acupuncture acts to boost the body’s innate healing system. Healing is a process in our body, not an instant reaction. Because of this it will take more than one acupuncture...
5 Benefits of Regular Acupuncture
Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese...
What is Community Acupuncture?
Community Acupuncture is a more affordable and more effective type of acupuncture. Instead of having people in individual rooms, we treat in a large group room. Many people find it...
How Does Acupuncture Work
How does acupuncture work? This is a common question with many different answers. In a nutshell acupuncture helps to speed the healing process and promote recovery.
9 Tips for a Great Acupuncture Experience
So, you’re ready to try acupuncture. Read our post on “Your First Acupuncture Treatment” for what to expect on your first visit. Beyond knowing what to expect you want to...
Your First Acupuncture Treatment
Never had acupuncture before? New things can be intimidating, especially when it involves needles. To put your mind at ease here is what you can expect at your first acupuncture...
Gua Sha for pain relief
Gua sha for pain relief is a technique many acupuncturists learn. The results of this technique can be pretty scary looking, but don’t let that deter you from learning more...