Acupuncture

Acupuncture: Increase Circulation & Restore Balance

Our licensed acupuncturist provides a personalised treatment to solve underlying problems which cause pain and discomfort. The conditions we treat include back/neck pain, hip/knee osteoarthritis, chronic headaches, shoulder pain, general stiffness and many more.

Acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese theory of the flow of Qi (energy) and blood through distinct meridians or pathways that cover and fill the body.
This complex integrative network connects all areas of the body including the skin, muscles, joints, bones and organs.
Following assessment, fine, painless needles are inserted into meridian points to increase circulation and restore balance along the pathway.

Benefits of Acupuncture

Stimulates the release of specific neurotransmitters to improve immune system function.
Stimulates the release of norepinephrine, acetylcholine and several other types of natural opioids, effecting changes in the autonomic nervous system and reducing pain.
Activates specific receptors that inhibit the transmission of painful stimuli.
Facilitates healing by allowing the transfer of material and electrical energy between normal and injured tissue.
Can both raise and diminish peripheral blood components, thereby regulating the body toward a healthy balance.

In addition to traditional acupuncture, we also treat patients using:

Gua Sha: An ancient massage technique that uses tools to scrape along the skin releasing obstructions and toxins that are trapped at the surface of the skin.
Electroacupuncture: A form of acupuncture that treats the patient with an electrical current sent through the needles.
Cupping: The practice of placing suction cups at strategic points on the body to loosen tight muscles and increase blood flow.
Tui Na: A combination of massage, acupressure and other forms of body manipulation to relax muscle spasms, releasing trigger points, increase range of motion, blood flow and the body’s healing response in the affected area.

If you’re in pain, you don’t have to suffer alone.
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