Acupuncture originates from China and has been practised there for Centuries. Although there are records of acupuncture being used hundreds of years ago in Europe, it was during the second half of the twentieth century it began to spread rapidly in Western Europe, the United States and now Australia. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient’s skin at specific points on the body – the needles are painlessly inserted to various depths.
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites–commonly referred to as acupuncture points, or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin.
What happens during an acupuncture treatment?
First, Nicoletta may ask about your health history. Then, she will possibly perform some additional physical examinations depending on your individual health needs. Using her unique assessment tools, she will be able to recommend a proper treatment plan to address your particular condition. To begin the acupuncture treatment, you lay comfortably on a treatment table while precise acupoints are stimulated on various areas of your body. The needles are usually retained between five and 45 minutes. During and after treatments, people report that they feel very relaxed.
What conditions are commonly treated by acupuncture?
Acupuncture is extremely successful in the treatment of a multitude of conditions. Many people try Acupuncture as a “last resort” to serious and complex medical problems and find that it can help them when other treatments could not.
Acupuncture is also often used as a preventative medicine. Many people see their acupuncturist only 2-4 times a year for a “tune up” or “balancing” treatment. This can prevent disease and promote health, energy and vitality.
(This is just some of the conditions of what Weston Acupuncture & Naturopathic Clinic can treat.)
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Hay Fever
- Earache
- Nerve Deafness
- Ringing in the Ears
- Dizziness
- Poor Eyesight
Circulatory Disorders
- High Blood Pressure
- Angina Pectoris
- Arteriosclerosis
- Anemia
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Spastic colon
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Food Allergies
- Ulcers
- Gastritis
- Abdominal Bloating
- Haemorrhoids
Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation
- Endometriosis
- Menopause
- Fibroids
- Chronic Bladder Infection
- Complications in Pregnancy
- Morning Sickness
- Kidney Stones
- Impotence
- Infertility in Men and Women
- Sexual Dysfunction
Immune Disorders
- Candida
- Chronic Fatigue
- Epstein Barr Virus
- Allergies
- Lupus
- MS
- Hepatitis
Addiction
- Smoking Cessation
- Drugs
- Alcohol
Emotional and Psychological Disorders
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Stress
Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders
- Arthritis
- Neuralgia
- Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Stiff Neck
- Bell’s Palsy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Headaches and Migraines
- Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy
- Polio
- Sprains
- Muscle Spasms
- Shingles
Respiratory Disorders
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Bronchitis
- Colds and Flus
Acupuncture Also Treats
- Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects
- Diabetes
- Dermatological Disorders
- Weight Control
How many treatments will I need?
The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required. An individualized treatment plan that includes the expected number of treatments will be discussed during your initial visit.
Please contact Weston Acupuncture and Naturopathic clinic today for your consultation to find the best suited treatments for you.
