Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology combine to form the backbone of a
complete medical system known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also
known as Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM). TOM has been used to
diagnose, treat and prevent illness for over 23 centuries. It can remedy
ailments, alter states of mind, enhance recuperative power and immunity.
Other aspects of TOM include diet, nutrition, Tai Qi & Qi Gong.
TOM views
the body as a dynamic, interrelated whole possessing a vital energy or
life force called Qi (sometimes spelled "Chi"). Health depends upon the
free-flow of Qi throughout the body. When dis-ease occurs, specific
acupuncture points and herbs are chosen to rebalance the energy and allow
the body to heal itself.
Practitioners licensed in California have
undergone extensive training in TOM and passed an exhaustive licensing
test. To maintain their license they are also required to complete 50
hours of continuing education units in every two-year renewal period.
Acupuncture, the insertion of super fine flexible needles into specific
points along the body, can treat acute or chronic ailments, relieve pain,
enhance recuperative powers and strengthen the immune system.
Depending on
the patient’s complaint, visits may be required daily, 2 or 3 times per
week, weekly or monthly.
Practitioners in California use sterilized,
single-use needles.
