Acupuncture at Acupuncture Sanctuary
As you’ve found your way to our website, we’re sure you’re curious about Acupuncture. And we want to share with you the wonderful work Bec does.
Acupuncture is a healing modality based on the concept of meridians, or energy pathways which are believed to journey throughout the body.
The meridian system is a traditional Chinese Medicine concept that alleges meridians are paths through which the life-energy known as "qi" flows.
These meridians are not traversing our body in a random order, no, they are located along the major blood vessels in the body.
Though ancient in it’s roots, so many different styles of Acupuncture have emerged in recent years. Combining the ancient art of Acupuncture with developing modern methods, and backed up by modern science, it’s not the woo-woo it used to be.
The Acupuncturist, in our case the lovely Bec, targets specific acupoints along these meridians with the intention and aim to rebalance the body’s blood and energy flow. The “blood” and “qi” flow within the body determine our ability to heal.
This is done with fine needles being inserted at these points, which stimulates the nervous system, triggering the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in our body, such as endorphins.
But that's not all, Acupuncture has many, many benefits. It can enhance circulation, reduce inflammation and aid in regulating our various bodily functions – this in turn promotes our overall mental health and wellbeing, our physical health and our vitality.
Just as there are many doctors out there, there are many Acupuncturists out there too, but here at Acupuncture Sanctuary, Bec believes in a personalised approach, a unique blend of wellbeing to meet your desires and your needs.
Bec ensures that here at Acupuncture Sanctuary we only have the best – our Registered Acupuncturists are highly trained. They are experienced in both the traditional ways of Chinese Medicine and hold them to the utmost respect. Our Registered Acupuncturists are also trained in modern techniques to ensure we are providing the best quality care.
Whether you have found your way here seeking pain relief, stress reduction or are looking for support with a specific health condition you have come to the right place. We here at Acupuncture Sanctuary are here to guide you through this journey to wellness and abundant health.
You may be wondering about how we work in the diagnostic and treatment approach. To answer simply; holistically.
What does that look like? Well, TCM practitioners conduct a holistic assessment. This can include pulse diagnosis, tongue inspection and inquiry about symptoms and lifestyle. This aids the practitioner to understand each individual on a deep level and identify the specific patterns of imbalance and disharmony within the body causing the pain.
Based on the findings of the diagnosis, a personal treatment plan is formulated. Our practitioners here at Acupuncture Sanctuary, will select specific acupuncture points tailored to each individual's condition. These points may be chosen to address local pain directly or to treat the underlying imbalances in disharmony creating and/or contributing to the pain. Your practitioner may also incorporate other natural therapies such as herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion – which is burning a herb near the skin – and also recommend dietary changes to support pain relief and overall health and well-being.
This holistic therapy has been used for centuries all over the world to treat a wide range of conditions, ailments and disease. Below we have compiled a list of common conditions that acupuncture can aid in treating:
Pain Management is a common reason for people to seek out acupuncture. It’s widely known for the effectiveness and fast acting treatment for most types of pain, including but not limited to back and neck pain, joint pain, headaches and migraines and menstrual cramps.
Stress and anxiety is also a cause for people to seek out acupuncture. In this modern day world stress and anxiety is being accepted as “normal” when in reality this is causing ailments and disease within the body. Acupuncture can aid in alleviating symptoms associated with digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which stress and anxiety increases the symptoms, acid reflux, bloating and constipation.
Insomnia and sleep disorders have been shown to improve with acupuncture treatment by improving sleep quality and helping people struggling with any related sleep disturbances by bringing a state of peace and calm to the mind and body.
Allergies and respiratory conditions can be relieved with the aid
of acupuncture for the treatment of allergies, asthma, sinusitis, and other respiratory conditions by reducing inflammation and improving respiratory function. This not only helps the body on a physical level but aids in heightening your quality of life mentally.
Fertility and reproductive health has begun to use acupuncture as a complementary therapy for couples undergoing fertility treatments. It can aid in regulating menstrual cycles, improving ovarian function and enhancing overall reproductive health. Again, with using acupuncture as a complementary treatment this is enhancing mental health and alleviating stress and other mental health issues.
Immune support paired with acupuncture is believed to not only strengthen the immune system while promoting general health and well-being, but also increase homeostasis within the mind and body. This in turn aids individuals to become less susceptible to illness and infections.
Mental health conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions can be aided in management through acupuncture by promoting relaxation and balancing your mood. Acupuncture has been known to aid in clearing and calming of the mind, this in turn aids the individual in coming to a state of peace and feeling more at ease with day to day life.
Chronic fatigue syndrome paired with acupuncture as a treatment can help to boost energy, alleviating symptoms of CFS and bring a heightened sense of quality of life.
Addiction recovery programs sometimes use acupuncture to help reduce cravings, manage and balance withdrawal symptoms and support the individuals overall mental and physical wellness.
It is important here to note that while acupuncture has shown magnificent results for some individuals and provide relief, it may not be suitable for everyone, or may not be suitable as a standalone treatment, however paired with other healing modalities or western medicine can be proven to show astronomical results. Each person is different, each body is unique and therefore treatments and healing processes and times can differ.
We here at Acupuncture Sanctuary always recommend having a consultation with a qualified acupuncture practitioner or your healthcare provider to ensure that acupuncture is appropriate and aligned to your needs and desires. This also creates a treatment plan, so you know your process, your timeframe and when to expect certain achievements.
If you are here, you’ve read a lot of what we here at Acupuncture Sanctuary are passionate about. To experience the healing benefits of acupuncture and embark on a path to a heightened health and vitality you can contact us and schedule a consultation and discover the potent and profound healing potential of these ancient ways.
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