Jeffrey Wong, DC, DABCO,FIAMA
Chiropractic Physician
Diplomate American Board Of Chiropractic Orthopedist
Fellow International Academy Medical Acupuncture
Chiropractic Physician
Diplomate American Board Of Chiropractic Orthopedist
Fellow International Academy Medical Acupuncture
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Acupuncture
For over 5,000 years, Acupuncture has been
practiced in China and today is still relied upon as a valuable healing
tool. In Chinese medicine, no symptom or complaint is viewed in
isolation. Rather, the body, mind and the soul are evaluated together.
The goal of acupuncture is to create harmony within the body by
restoring the flow of Qi (pronounced 'chee'), Qi is the life force
involved in all body function, breathing, heartbeat, metabolism and
even emotions. Qi collects in the organs and travels through energy
channels in the body called meridians. The Chinese believe that
diseases occur when the circulations of Qi is halted, whether by
injuries, heat, cold, or other influences. By redirecting the flow of
Qi, Acupuncture can help cure disease, prevent illness and restore
harmony.
The Treatment
Acupuncture
needles are inserted at various points along the meridians, depending on the
health problem. Most people need one to three sessions per week, but chronic
complaints may require 10-30 sessions in total. Seasonal 'tune-ups' are also
necessary because different seasons often coincide with different ailments.
Each treatment last approximately 15 minutes.
