Does Acupuncture Work?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has clearly identified the effectiveness of Acupuncture for the following:
- Lower Back Pain
- Arthtitis-Osteo and Rheumatoid
- Neck and Sholuder Pain
- Sciatica
- Fibromyalgia
- Stroke Recovery
- Knee and Hip Surgery
- Effects of Chemo and Radiation
- Post Surgical Recoveries
- Tennis and Golfers Elbow
- Infertility
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Post-Menopausal Disorders
- Irregular Menstural Cycle
- POCD or Fibroids
Our Process
Step 01
Step 02
Step 03
Step 04
Analysis The Health Issues
Your acupuncture practitioner will tell you the general site of the planned treatment
Needle Insertion
Needles are inserted to various depths at strategic points on your body.
Needle Manipulation
Your practitioner may gently move or twirl the needles after placement
Needle Removal
The needles remain in place for 10 to 20 minutes while you lie still and relax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a process of inserting fine needles in specific points (acupoints) of the human body in specific patterns, and manipulating the needles by twisting, pushing and pulling motions to stimulate the body’s natural ability. The selection of accupoints and the manipulation techniques are based on the diagnosis of diseases and/or disorders. No substance is injected into the body. However, herbs may be used to enhance the efficiency of the treatment.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that health problems arise when harmony of the human body is disturbed. There are complex channels, as a web, distributed in the body, which are sensitive to diseases caused by the lack of harmony in the body. Acupuncture can be applied at specific points on these channels to adjust and stimulate the “immune” system of the body. Effective techniques have been developed over 4000 years and used in Acupuncture to restore balance to the body.
Why You Want to Select Acupuncture?
Acupuncture when properly applied, provides an effective alternative treatment to many diseases and/or disorders. Acupuncture adopts a different methodology from common medical treatments. Patients having difficulty recovering from diseases and/or disorders under traditional treatment may find Acupuncture surprisingly effective for conditions such as fatigue and low energy, pains, paralysis, asthma, addictions, and weight control among others. A Wei Wellness significant relief from these maladies can usually be achieved in a few treatments.
What Are The Side Effects?
As a natural treatment to adjust the balance of human bodies, Acupuncture has no obvious adverse effects if applied properly. Attention will, however, be taken under special conditions. For example patients with pacemakers or epilepsy should avoid electrically stimulated Acupuncture. Women in early pregnancy and hemophiliacs will be treated with caution.
What to Expect
First we will meet with you to determine your particular needs. We will review your medical history and discuss what you want to achieve with each treatment. Treatment frequency is determined on an individual basis, as each patient has different needs. We recommend discussing this with Dr. Weili Liu on your first visit.
What Do You Feel During Acupuncture?
Depending on the manipulation techniques selected according to different diseases, a dull ache, a shocking sensation, warmth, cooling, distending, or heavy feelings may be experienced. These are all considered “good” feelings, reflecting the efficiency of the treatment.
How Do I Begin - Find out More?
Please feel free to contact us today. At Wei Wellness Center we would be happy to assist you in improving your state of mind and your health. Book an appointment below or give us a call to start the healing process.
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2566 Jim Rosa Lane, Suite 139
Richmond, B.C.
Email: info@weiwellness.com
Phone: (780) 965-8886
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