ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL CLINIC
HEALING SOUL
"Dear friend,
I pray that you may prosper in all things
and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
The principle of traditional acupuncture involves stimulating the body's 'meridians' and 'acupuncture points' to regulate the flow of 'qi' (life energy) and 'blood' through a network. Imbalances in this flow are considered to be the cause of illness. Acupuncture is a method of inserting needles into specific points to regulate the flow of qi and promote the body's natural healing abilities.
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Acupuncture positively affects the nervous system, muscles, and blood circulation, and can be expected to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, activate bodily functions, and improve digestion. It also addresses both physical and mental aspects, helping to alleviate stress, stabilize the mind, and address sleep issues, aiming to resolve the root causes of diseases and promote long-term health.
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Over time, this ancient healing practice has been integrated with modern medicine and gained global recognition as a significant component of traditional medicine. Today, it has evolved into various forms such as electro-acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, and cosmetic acupuncture, and is provided according to the needs of the patient.
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*What is Qi Therapy? (Meridians & Acupuncture Points)
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Most Frequent Questions
​DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
In acupuncture clinics, the thickness, length, and insertion techniques of needles can vary, as well as the locations where they are applied. Depending on the thickness and length of the needle, the area being treated, and the technique used, there may be some discomfort, or the needle insertion may be almost painless, to the point where the patient does not feel it at all.
Areas such as the fingers or toes, which are more sensitive, may experience stronger sensations, and the level of pain can also vary depending on the patient's sensitivity and condition. The sensation may also differ based on the practitioner's technique, but in most cases, patients feel only a mild prick or a sensation similar to a small electric current when the needle is inserted. This occurs because the needle stimulates nerves or blood vessels, and if the needle moves slightly, it may be due to its proximity to a pulsating artery. ​
For patients who are particularly fearful of needles, alternative treatments such as magnet needles, intradermal needles, acupressure sticks, or moxibustion, cupping can be used, so you can visit the clinic with peace of mind.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE
Electro-acupuncture is a treatment method that combines traditional acupuncture with electrical stimulation. After inserting needles into acupuncture points, a small electric current is applied to enhance the effects of treatment. This electrical stimulation provides a more consistent and stronger stimulus than manual manipulation of the needles, helping to improve pain relief, nerve stimulation, muscle relaxation, and inflammation treatment. The intensity and frequency of the current can be adjusted according to the patient’s condition.
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The history of electro-acupuncture began in the late 18th to early 19th century when electrical stimulation was introduced into medical practice. In the mid-20th century, extensive research was conducted in China, leading to its clinical application. By the 1950s, studies confirmed its effectiveness in pain management and nerve treatment. Since then, this treatment has spread worldwide and is now widely used in various medical fields.
Precautions for Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture is stronger than traditional acupuncture, so individuals with weak health should be cautious, and patients with pacemakers must avoid it. Additionally, pregnant women, seizure patients, those with heart disease, stroke, epilepsy, emergency conditions, malignant tumors, or bleeding disorders should be careful when considering electro-acupuncture.Weak individuals should be careful because it is stronger than normal acupuncture, as well as patients wearing Peacemakers. In addition, pregnant women, Seizures, Heart disease, Stroke, Epilepsy, internal and external emergencies, malignant tumors, and bleeding patients should be careful.
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AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE
The ear is a miniature version of the human body. By placing needles into the ear’s blood vessels, we are able to cure and prevent various diseases. In 1990, the World Health Organization (WHO) held an international academic conference in Lyon, France, and the world standard for 91 needle response points was created. This acupuncture treatment finds connections between the form of a fetus when upside down in the mother’s stomach to the form of an ear. This treatment been rapidly developed into clinical medicine by combining oriental medicine's intestinal theory, percutaneous theory and western medicine's anatomy.
Auricular Acupuncture adaptation
This practice is generally known to be effective in dieting and beauty, and helps patients quit smoking and alcohol abuse. Furthermore, it not only helps ease pain, but also improves appetite, sleep, physical strength, and metabolism, which can help increase patient resistance.
There are no dangerous nerves or blood vessels on the ear, and as a remote treatment, it is generally safe and effective. If the circulation of qi is blocked, it will work well and recover quickly. It is especially effective for chronic diseases.
Precautions for Auricular
This acupuncture treatment is safe and has no side effects, but be careful if you have serious heart diseases, severe substrate lesions, or anemia. Also, pregnant women at the first 3 months of pregnancy should avoid this procedure. After 5 months, treatment with only mild stimulation is advised.
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Treatment Methods
Ear-Acupuncture, Ear-Electro-Acupuncture, Seeds/Semen Vaccaria, Magnet on the ear & Bloodletting on the tip of the ear.
COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE
By stimulating the muscles in the face with acupuncture, the procedure improves the contour of the face, reduces the face, improves and brightens the texture and complexion of the skin, improves fine wrinkles and removes facial swelling. Cosmetic acupuncture is a non-surgical method without side effects. Instead of trying to get a drastic change in a very short period of time, cosmetic acupuncture stimulates the acupoints of the face and body to connect the meridians, and regulates the function and energy of the five intestines to promote the metabolism of the skin. It can help improve the relaxation and feeling of heat loss not only on the face, improve the nasal congestion, and help with tension headaches and sleeplessness caused by stress.
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In oriental medicine, there is a concept of identity that each part of our body is connected as one. Just as all the organs of the human body are connected to the hands and feet, each part of the body is connected to the face, therefore the belief is that cosmetic acupuncture can also help with whole body health. You can gain both beauty and health through oriental beauty acupuncture.
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Such benefits include:
1. Anti-aging
2. Anti-acne
3. Reduces fine wrinkles
4. Lifting sagging skin
5. Promoting skin elasticity
6. Skin brightening
7. New skin regeneration
8. And many many more
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Facial & body Acupuncture
To maintain the effects of acupuncture treatment for a longer period of time, approximately 10 treatments are recommended at intervals of 1-2 times a week. After the 10th session, additional treatments can be performed at intervals of about once a month to maintain the effect longer.
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Free Additional services include LED Light Therapy, skin cooling therapy, cavi-lipo RF therapy, relaxing facial massage, vitamin C and facial serums, neck & shoulder stretches and massage, etc. All these additional services not only relax your face, but your entire body for a peaceful time.​
*Treatment results may vary from person to person.​
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*Warning
Because cosmetic acupuncture is localized around the face, and the face is a heavenly home of countless thin blood vessels, it is advised that bruising on the face may occur. Please speak with our practitioner for further details.
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​*Learn more and video of Cosmetic Acupuncture
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