Traditional acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow
of Qi (Energy) and Xue (Blood) through distinct meridians or pathways
that cover the body. These meridians are connected to the bodyís organs.
According to ancient theory, acupuncture allows Qi to flow to areas
where it is Deficient and away from where it is Excess. It is like a
river that has been dammed, there is a blockage which can
occur due to a
trauma (injury), emotional reasons, poor diet or lifestyle imbalances. On one side of the dam there is the lake, an excess condition of
stagnation (such as pain), the water or Qi is not able to move. On the
other side of the dam the water is reduced to a trickle or a
deficiency/weakness. Through acupuncture the points are gently
stimulated, opening the dam allowing the river, or Qi, to flow smoothly
and be balanced on both sides restoring the harmonious energetic balance
of the body.
In Chinese there is a saying:
"There is no pain if there is free flow;
if there is pain, there is no free flow."
Treatable conditions
Muscular & Nervous System Disorders
Headaches, migraine, sciatica, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, sprains
and strains, certain facial paralysis or nerve pain, partial weakness
post stroke, inflammation of nerve endings, incontinence, frozen
shoulder and tennis elbow.
Gynecological Conditions
PMS, menstrual irregularity, menopause
Respiratory Disorders
Allergies, bronchial asthma, common cold, bronchitis
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
Earaches, sinus inflammation, toothaches
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Digestive tract problems, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, duodenal ulcers
Detoxification
Tobacco, alcohol, drugs
Mental - Emotional
Stress relief, insomnia, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, fatigue, traumas, PTSD