Acupuncture is a complementary alternative medicine that originated in China over three thousand years ago. Acupuncture treats patients by inserting and manipulating needles in particular areas of the body.
Traditional Chinese practitioners insert needles into acupuncture points located along the 12 meridians of the body. Western medicine acupuncture practitioners may needle both traditional acupuncture sites, trigger points and tense tissue to achieve their desired effect. Our clinic offers practitioners who practice both approaches. Traditional Chinese medicine states that the stimulation of acupuncture points is meant to regulate Qi's flow in the body and, therefore, restore health and balance. |
Western medicine takes a more physiological approach to describe the effects acupuncture has on the body. Research shows that acupuncture aids in reducing inflammation and stimulates the release of your body's natural painkillers and endorphins.
Acupuncture is an excellent treatment option for a variety of conditions. The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture treatment for over 41 conditions. Acupuncture is scientifically proven to be effective in the treatment of back pain, headaches and fibromyalgia.
Acupuncture is an excellent treatment option for a variety of conditions. The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture treatment for over 41 conditions. Acupuncture is scientifically proven to be effective in the treatment of back pain, headaches and fibromyalgia.
Acupuncture Providers
Our Registered Acupuncturist, Sara Lyttle, relies on the methodologies, teachings and assessment of Traditional Chinese Medicine when practicing acupuncture. Traditional acupuncture practitioners use various techniques such as gau-ha and cupping, to help you feel your best. These practices aim to regulate Qi's flow in the body and restore health and balance. This approach lends to treating various non-musculoskeletal conditions such as stress, anxiety alongside muscle and joint aches and pains. Our chiropractor and massage therapist take a Western medicine approach to their acupuncture treatments. They will use acupuncture as an adjunct therapy to treat muscle, joint and nervous system conditions. Does acupuncture hurt? Acupuncture may cause an initial stinging sensation when the needle inserts into the skin the quickly goes away. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this sensation is known as "De Qi." It is a sign that the needle has achieved the desired effect of treatment. Can you direct bill acupuncture?
Your extended health coverage often covers acupuncture treatments. Treatments provided by registered acupuncturist Sara Lyttle or registered massage therapist Jennifer Delaney are billed as acupuncture. Dr. McVarish incorporates acupuncture into her chiropractic treatments. All treatments provided by Dr. McVarish are billed under the umbrella of chiropractic. |