Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy & Supplements
Acupuncture
The human body is composed of bio-energetic systems. When disruptions occur in the balance of these systems, pain or illness result. Acupuncture can restore balance to these systems. By inserting fine, flexible needles at specific points in the body along the energetic pathways that lead to the organs, muscles, and nerves, the acupuncturist assists the body in healing. Restoring harmony and balance to the body's energy systems improves one's health.
When administered by a qualified professional, acupuncture is safe and relatively painless. Though treatment is performed with needles, the sensation is not at all like that of getting a shot. Quite to the contrary, many people find the treatment soothing and relaxing, feeling only warmth or tingling when the needle is inserted. In fact, it's not unusual for patients to drift off to sleep during acupuncture treatments. Best of all, most people find that their problems are relieved rapidly by acupuncture. However, the longer you have been suffering, the longer you may require treatment to experience relief.
At Acupuncture & Chiropractic Center, your safety is always our number one concern. Therefore, we use only single-use, disposable needles.
Auricular Therapy
Two afflictions that plague many people are chronic pain and addiction. Auricular therapy, sometimes called ear acupuncture, can be an effective tool in battling these difficult conditions. By stimulating specific points on the auricle of the external ear, the therapist assists the body in removing blockages to the natural flow of Qi, thus restoring the body's healthy flow of energy. Auricular therapy may be used in conjunction with other treatments or as the primary treatment for a given condition.
Chiropractic
In order for the human body to function optimally, it must maintain the proper flow of nerve energy and information. A spinal malfunction can disrupt the body's internal communication system. When misaligned vertebrae, known as subluxations, distress nerves and disrupt the body's ability to send messages through the spine to different parts of the body, pain and weakness to muscle and organ systems can result. Chiropractic seeks to detect, reduce and correct spinal misalignments and nervous system dysfunction.
During a chiropractic manipulation, the doctor applies pressure to specific areas of the spine. This manipulation aligns joints, eases muscle tension, aids healing, and improves balance and mobility. When necessary, the chiropractor may use electrical muscle stimulation, heat, ice or massage in conjunction with manipulation. Chiropractic manipulations can help to realign vertebrae to more normal positions, thus restoring the nerves' ability to properly communicate with the rest of the body, helping the body to heal itself safely and naturally1.
Therapeutic Massage
Life causes stress. There is no way around it. In turn, stress can cause pain, fatigue, and disease. Massage therapy is a healing tool that can provide soothing relief from many physical and stress-related problems ranging from headaches to nervous tension to digestive disorders. Among the benefits of therapeutic massage is the promotion of blood and lymph circulation. This increased circulation improves the condition of the body's largest organ, the skin. Therapeutic massage also relaxes the muscles, relieves pain, and restores metabolic balance2. Let our certified massage therapists help you to de-stress and reach your optimum level of health.
Herbal & Nutritional Supplements
For more than 5,000 years herbs have played an integral part in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and have been used to treat a vast range of physical ailments. In fact, many modern pharmaceuticals are rooted in herbal biochemistry. Used to strengthen the internal system of the body, herbal and other nutritional supplements can offer alternatives to many manufactured drugs. Because supplements may be needed to enhance the body's potential to heal a given condition, we may recommend supplements to assist you in your return to good health. We offer quality supplemental support designed to work hand-in-hand with your acupuncture, chiropractic, auricular therapy, and massage treatments.