ACUPUNCTURE CANBERRA PRICE

The origins of acupuncture in China can be traced back at least 2000 years, making it one of the oldest and most long-standing health care systems in the world. Today, acupuncture is an effective, natural and increasingly popular form of health care that is being used by people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.

Acupuncture takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment.

When healthy, an abundant supply of Qi (pronounced chee) or “life energy” flows through the body’s meridians (a network of invisible channels through the body). If the flow of qi in the meridians becomes blocked or there is an inadequate supply of qi, then the body fails to maintain harmony, balance and order, and disease or illness follows. This can result from stress, overwork, poor diet, disease pathogens, weather and environmental conditions, and other lifestyle factors and becomes evident to TCM practitioners through observable signs of bodily dysfunction. TCM practitioners look carefully for these signs of health and dysfunction, paying particular attention not only to the presenting signs and symptoms, but also to the medical history, general constitution, and the pulse and tongue.

Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body’s meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi through the individual. The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including moxibustion, cupping, laser therapy, electro-stimulation and massage, in order to re-establish the flow of qi.

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of
fine, sterile, single-use needles at selected points on the body.
The location and number of acupuncture points used will vary according to
the individual assessment and treatment plan.

Your practitioner may ask about your current symptoms, general health,
previous injuries, medications and other relevant health information.
A treatment plan is then discussed with you before treatment begins.
Depending on your individual circumstances, treatment may include
acupuncture and other techniques where appropriate.

People experience acupuncture differently. Some people feel very little
when a needle is inserted, while others may notice a brief sensation,
heaviness, tingling or aching around an acupuncture point.
Your practitioner will explain the procedure and answer any questions
before treatment.

There is no fixed number of treatments suitable for everyone.
The frequency and number of appointments depend on factors including the
condition being assessed, its duration, your general health and your
response to treatment.
Your treatment plan can be reviewed as treatment progresses.