Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

What is Traditional Chinese Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat a wide range of illnesses. Its main focus is on improving our overall well being, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms.

Running throughout the body is an energy force known as Qi. The flow of Qi within the body influences a person’s health and well being - when a person is healthy Qi moves in a smooth flowing and balanced way through a series of channels in the body, called meridians. Through various factors Qi can become unbalanced and the flow insufficient and illness can occur. By inserting fine needles onto the meridians, an acupuncturist can stimulate the body’s own healing response and help restore its natural balance.

Studies have shown that acupuncture may help with the following:

  • Adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Digestive disorders such as IBS
  • Endometriosis
  • Hay fever
  • Headache
  • Infertility
  • IVF
  • Menstrual disorders such as dysmenorrhoea
  • Pain i.e. lower back pain
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Skin disorders
  • Stress
  • Stroke rehabilitation

Acupuncturist: Samuel Holt

 

Private Health Insurance:
Don’t forget if you have private health insurance, acupuncture is covered by many providers, including: BCWA, HSA. LHF Healthplans, Medisure, Remedi, Simply Health, Totally Active. If your provider is not listed here check with your insurance company, because acupuncture is covered by most private health providers.

“Very friendly and relaxing atmosphere and a reassurance of total professional standard of treatment.”

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