ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a medical treatment that involves the use of small needles being inserted into the skin, as a way to alleviate pain and treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. This medical system was developed in China over 3000 years ago and has been proven to treat a variety of medical conditions. Considered safe and effective, acupuncture has been used by millions of people worldwide to provide natural results for both common and uncommon healthcare concerns.  Acupuncture can treat many things, including stress, anxiety, pain, migraines, sleep, fertility for both men and women, etc. 

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Acupuncture works in a variety of ways for health issues. The needles themselves cause a massive release of endorphins which are the body's natural painkillers and also cause relaxation and a decrease in anxiety.  For pain, it has been shown to block the large nerve fibers that send pain signals to the brain thereby decreasing perceived pain.  Acupuncture can also decrease inflammatory markers that are responsible for inflammation, helping to  decrease pain and encourage the body to heal.   ​Acupuncture can affect how the brain perceives pain as it downregulates what the brain perceives as painful which can help get clients out of a chronic pain cycle.

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There are different styles of acupuncture.  The Japanese style is very gentle, with no pain... This style involves very light insertion of needles, and is terrific for stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and for clients nervous about needles.  While the Chinese style uses a little larger needles with deeper insertion. This is terrific for chronic pain not responding to other therapies.  Our experience acupuncturist will determine which is best for your needs and desired outcome goals.