Inner Light Wellness

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a powerful – fast acting treatment with time proven results that works by rebalancing the body so you can begin to heal. Almost any condition can be eradicated when you address the underlying imbalances that are driving your symptoms. Freedom from pain and disease can be yours today through acupuncture.

My Personal Experience

I had no idea what this ancient therapy could do when I first visited an acupuncturist in 1999 for health maintenance. After several treatments, I recall asking my acupuncturist if he could treat low back pain. He laughed and said ‘what do you think most of the patients are coming in for?’ He cured my low back pain in 3 treatments! This was chronic pain that kept me from exercising for three years straight! I had tried everything to cure it, everything but acupuncture!

I had told myself that whatever therapy eliminated my low back pain was the therapy I would study. True to my word, I enrolled in acupuncture school and now have my own patient success stories.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture has a 2,000 year history as an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Acupuncture is a health care system that encourages your body’s innate healing abilities. Based on ancient knowledge, acupuncture balances your body and keeps your energy flowing freely. This means good health and vitality for you!

How Does It Work?

Acupuncture works by stimulating energy flow through pathways in your body called meridians. Acupuncture meridians are channels similar to rivers that carry life-force or energy called ‘qi’. This life force, travels through the meridian pathways nourishing everything it touches along the way. It is similar to how water travels through irrigation channels to bring nourishment and moisture to living plants. When your qi is flowing well, all of your body parts are being nourished which helps them to function at their peak.

Blockage Causes Disease

When your qi flow becomes blocked, disease develops. Imagine a blockage in the flow of water in our above example. Plants would not receive life giving water and would suffer poor health. Or, worse, stagnant pools of water would form allowing disease carrying organisms to multiply. Meridian blockage works the same way with disease or pain as the end result.

How Does Acupuncture Remove Blockages?

Acupuncture needles move stagnant energy by changing the electrical flow through the meridians. This unblocks the meridians so your qi circulates in a smooth, free-flowing way. Acupuncture regulates your body by increasing qi flow. This rebalances your energy system to promote self-healing. You experience pain relief, increased vitality, and good health.

What is a Treatment Like?

After determining your underlying energy imbalances through a thorough intake and examination, acupuncture points are selected. The majority of acupuncture points lie between elbows and wrists, knees and ankles. You remain completely clothed for most acupuncture treatments.

As you lie comfortably, sterile, single-use acupuncture needles are inserted into the selected acupuncture points. Acupuncture needles are many times smaller than those used in a doctor’s office. Most people feel nothing and report a pleasant relaxation within a few minutes and many drift into a light sleep. Needles are retained from 25-45 minutes depending on your condition.

How many treatments will it take?

Many conditions can be resolved quickly with acupuncture. You should notice immediate improvements as the acupuncture treatments restore your body to balance. Symptoms lessen as you notice improved energy levels, sounder sleep, and better digestion. Most people continue with maintenance treatments to maintain balance and prevent illness from developing.

An Ounce of Prevention

Why wait for pain or sickness to develop before seeking acupuncture? People who receive acupuncture maintenance treatments notice they visit the doctor less frequently. Preventing illness is a side benefit of receiving regular acupuncture sessions. By moving your body’s qi, your energy has a constant flow, remaining balanced so that illness has a more difficult time becoming established. A regular schedule of acupuncture ensures that your immune system stays strong, your energy levels peak, and vibrant health is yours!

Contact me today for a consultation and find out if acupuncture is right for you!