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Acupuncture, Health & Wellness

Ear seeds – Auricular Acupuncture

December 12, 2021
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...
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Acupuncture, FAQ

What is Qi? A Brief Explanation.

July 12, 2020
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...
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Acupuncture, FAQ

Acupuncture Effects: what to expect after your treatment.

June 11, 2019
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...
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Acupuncture, FAQ

Frequency of Acupuncture

May 22, 2019
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...
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Acupuncture, FAQ

5 Benefits of Regular Acupuncture

April 4, 2019
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...
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What is Community Acupuncture?

February 18, 2019
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...
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How Does Acupuncture Work

February 5, 2019
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.
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9 Tips for a Great Acupuncture Experience

October 18, 2018
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...
Acupuncture, FAQ

Your First Acupuncture Treatment

October 18, 2018
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...
Acupuncture, FAQ, Pain Management

Gua Sha for pain relief

April 16, 2015
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...

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