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AcupunctureAcupuncture, prevalently used around the world, influences the body's energy (known as Qi) via the insertion of extremely fine needles into specific points on the skin. Scientific evidence shows that acupuncture improves circulation of both blood and lymph and strengthens weakened muscles by stimulating local nerve receptors. The aim of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. Acupuncture is a holistic approach to health based on over 2,000 years of development and refinement in the Far East. The tradition is as much about the maintenance of health as the management of disease. |
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The perspective from which an acupuncturist views health and sickness hinges on concepts of "vital energy," "energetic balance" and "energetic imbalance." The acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of the "vital energy" within its pathways, known as "meridians and channels". The acupuncturist is able to influence health and sickness by stimulating certain areas along these "meridians". Traditionally these areas or "acupoints" are stimulated by fine, slender needles, but additional forms of stimulation could be incorporated such as magnets or laser. Although sometimes described merely as a means of pain relief, traditional acupuncture is actually used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. Its focus is on improving the overall wellbeing of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. The skill of an acupuncturist lies in their ability to make a traditional diagnosis from what is often a complex pattern of disharmony. The exact pattern and degree of disharmony is unique to each individual and so following diagnosis, the acupuncturist puts together a personalised treatment plan. |
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