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Questions about acupuncture
- What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
- What is Qi, Yin, and Yang?
- What is acupuncture?
- What can acupuncture treat?
- How do herbs apply to Chinese Medicine?
- What are some of these other words I hear every now and then?
TuiNa? QiGong? Moxabustion?
- What is cupping?
Questions about treatments
- I do not do well with needles. Will I survive?
- Are your needles clean?
Questions about my practice
- What makes aQieve health special?
- What are your hours?
Questions about acupuncture
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- What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive and systematic
medical paradigm that has evolved over 2000 years. It is based
on several concepts including Qi [pronounced chee], Yin,
and Yang. TCM has a variety of techniques at its disposal to aid
in the process of healing.
- What is Qi, Yin, Yang, and Meridians?
Qi is an intangible force that animates the material world. Qi
is every cell of the body and courses through the body in meridians
or channels. The smooth and unobstructed flow of Qi is essential
to good health.
Yin and Yang are relative opposites yet they are interdependent.
Yin represents the quiescent, cold, and dim aspects while yang
represents the moving, hot, and bright aspects. Achieving a balance
between yin and yang is fundamental to maintaining good health.
Meridians are the pathways that carry Qi and unify all parts of
the body.
- What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a technique that restores the body’s balance of
Qi, Yin, and Yang by inserting fine sterile needles into points
along the meridians.
- What can acupuncture treat?
Musculoskeletal conditions: Pain, including pain due to arthritis,
neuralgia, sciatica, bursitis, tendonitis, Bell's Palsy, headache,
traumatic injury.
Internal conditions: Asthma, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal
disorders such as ulcers, colitis, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation,
IBS, hemorrhoids.
Dermatological conditions: Eczema, acne, herpes, other types of
skin rashes.
Genitourinary and gynecological conditions: Infertility, PMS,
PID, menstrual disorders (lack of, painful and irregular menstruation),
menopause, painful urination, frequent urination.
Other conditions: Colds/flu, bronchitis, sinus infections, anxiety,
depression, insomnia, tinnitus, earaches, allergies, dizziness.
- How do herbs apply to Chinese Medicine?
Plant, mineral, and animal substances can restore the body's balance
of Qi, Yin, and Yang.
- What are some of these other words I hear every now and then?
TuiNa? QiGong? Moxabustion?
TuiNa is a Chinese medical massage that utilizes several different
hand techniques. It manipulates the flow of Qi.
QiGong, or TaiChi/TaiJi, is a technique of still and moving meditation
that cultivates Qi and harmonizes the flow of Qi in the body.
Moxabustion is a technique that employs the use of Chinese mugwort
burned over specific acupuncture points or along channels to warm,
tonify, stimulate, or harmonize the flow of Qi in the body.
- What is cupping?
Cupping is a technique that involves the vacuum suction of glass
globes to remove obstructions that prevent the smooth flow of
Qi.
Questions about treatments
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- I do not do well with needles. Will I survive?
I am sensitive to any needle phobia you may have. But, fear not!
The acupuncture needles I use are thinner than a hair. Expect
to feel something in the range of nothing (yes, nothing--there
are points where you will not even notice I am treating you there)
to a slight pinch.
- Are your needles clean?
Each of my needles is new--individually packaged or in a pack of 10. They are also factory
sterilized. I use each needle only once and then dispose it.
Questions about my practice
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- What makes aQieve health special?
You are the only reason I am an acupuncturist. I want to help you be as healthy as you can be.
I promise to give you unparalleled service and look forward to the opportunity to assist you.
I want to accomodate you, give you the attention and respect you deserve, and make you better.
"aQieve" is a play on the words "achieve" and "Qi." As your health partner, we can achieve whatever your
health goals may be.
- What are your hours?
I schedule treatments Monday through Thursday and Saturday at the following times:
- Monday/Wednesday 4:30 - 7:00
- Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 - 4:00
- Saturday 9:00 - 3:00
Please contact me at (303) 601-8152 to schedule an appointment.
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