Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has become widely used in the U.S. today. It is thought to help balance the flow of energy along pathways throughout your body. Placing fine needles at certain points along these pathways are thought to remove blockages. This may help rebalance the flow of energy. Moreover, this, in turn, may help ease pain and allow healing. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of health issues such as the back, neck, and joint pain, nausea, headaches, and more.

 

Questions you can ask

What training or certification do you have?

How can you help me with my health issues?

Also, ask Rachel about her specialties and what kind of treatments will be offered. Depending on your health issue, other services may be recommended. These may include:

 

• Chinese herbs

• Electro-stimulation (at a mild level to the needles or flat on the skin)

• Moxibustion (using a heated herb on the outside of the body)

• Acupressure (pressure applied to acupuncture points without needles)

• Cupping (mild suction tools)

• Tui Na or other TCM massages

• Special exercises to do at home

• TCM food plan advice

 

Be sure to ask Rachel Wilson questions to learn more about each of these services and how they may help you. She will talk with you about your treatment options, and she will explain the benefits and risks of each one. When it comes to high-quality treatment Rachel will provide and guidance and healing.