Acupuncture is now practiced throughout the world and started in India, China, Japan, and Korea. There is evidence it is over 3,000 years old and may be as old as 5,000 years. Acupuncture is an effective way to treat many illnesses and imbalances in the body, mind and spirit. It helps our bodies deal with stress more ease-fully. It can help remove blockages that my be inhibiting sleep or digestion, or those causing pain, headaches, or menstrual or menopausal disorders. It is used to treat all chronic illnesses such as MS, HIV/AIDS, Fibromyalgia, Lupus and Lymes. It can help our bodies heal from the side effects of Cancer treatments and surgeries. Acupuncture is used to treat many psycho-spiritual dis-eases such as depression, SAD, addictions, and mental illness. It is great adjunct to traditional talk therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, and of course, Western allopathic medicine.
Acupuncture includes techniques such as moxabustion, cupping, and gua sha that can greatly relieve pain and discomfort. The sensation felt upon needling, known as da qi, is usually experienced after the needle penetrates the skin. Acupuncture needles are nothing like needles used for drawing blood or giving injections. They are as fine as 2-3 hairs. The acupuncturists at Great Soul use only sterile, disposable single-use needles.
