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Telephone (626) 639-3887 Fax: (626) 228-2505
Telephone (626) 639-3887 Fax: (626) 228-2505
Acupuncture and botanical medicine bridge ancient traditional medicine with modern neurobiology.
Acupuncture and botanical medicine bridge ancient traditional medicine with modern neurobiology.
Acupuncture has a 3,000-year-old history as part of a whole medical system. This holistic approach aims to treat the entire person – mind, body, and spirit – rather than just focusing on the disease and its symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complex treatment system that includes various modalities to promote healing and wellness. Originating in China, Chinese Medicine encompasses the use of acupuncture needles alongside oral herbal medicine and topical herbal liniments or salves. In 1997, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognized acupuncture’s safety and efficacy for treating a wide range of conditions. As a result, acupuncture has become a popular choice where it is widely used to relieve pain and is now covered by many insurance policies.
Acupuncture enhances the body's functions and facilitates our natural ability to self-heal, such as healing a cut in the skin. This is achieved by stimulating specific anatomic sites known as acupuncture points or acupoints. The primary method for stimulating these acupoints involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Additionally, heat or electrical stimulation may be used to amplify the effects. Other techniques for acupoint stimulation include manual massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping, and the application of topical herbal medicines and linaments.
First, your acupuncturist will ask about your health history. Then, he or she will examine the shape, color, and coating of your tongue, check your pulse, and possibly perform some additional physical examinations depending on your individual health needs. Using these unique assessment tools, the acupuncturist will then recommend a proper treatment plan to address your particular condition. To start the acupuncture treatment, you lay comfortably on a treatment table as precise acupoints are stimulated on various areas of your body. Most people feel little to no discomfort as the fine needles are gently placed. The needles are typically retained for five to 30 minutes, and during and after treatments, individuals often report feeling very relaxed.
We understand that life isn’t always ideal and can come with unforeseen health challenges and unexpected financial burdens. However, we are here to help ease your worries. We can work on a sliding scale to help you achieve the proper health care you desperately need.