Acupuncture Services
– AKTIV COAST HEALTHCARE –
Revitalize Your Health with the Healing Power of Acupuncture.
An ancient therapy to promote balance and well-being.
Emerging as a safe and effective therapeutic approach, acupuncture is a technique often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to revitalize health and well-being. Acupuncture has been known to enhance sleep, uplift mood, boost energy, and increase vitality. At Aktiv Coast Healthcare, you have the opportunity to experience its many benefits by booking an appointment with our Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.).
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. These points, known as acupuncture points, are believed to be connected to energy channels in the body. It is believed that deficiency in the body, related to decreased flow or stagnation of energy, may manifest as disease or poor health. With acupuncture, specific points are stimulated with needles to restore the flow of energy and promote an ideal state of health. Acupuncture can also be combined with other traditional Chinese medicine techniques for added benefit.
Technique approaches used by our Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners include:
- Acupuncture
- Herbal medicine
- Cupping therapy
- Tuina massage
What are the Benefits of Acupuncture?
Safety: A natural treatment option free of the complications and side effects that can sometimes occur with prescription or over the counter medications.
Pain Relief: Acupuncture has been known to reduce pain and inflammation in the body. It can be effective in treating conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and migraines.
Better Sleep: Many patients have reported improved sleep quality after receiving acupuncture treatments. It can help alleviate insomnia and promote relaxation.
Reduce Stress and Anxiety: Acupuncture can help release endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, and induce a state of relaxation, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. Reduction in stress and improved mood can help with depression.
Improved Immune Function: By promoting the flow of energy throughout the body, acupuncture can help strengthen the immune system.
Regulate Hormone Problems: Acupuncture can provide assistance in regulating hormones, thus proving beneficial for managing symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea or menopause.
Alleviate Digestive Issues: If you are having digestive problems such as bloating and constipation, acupuncture may relieve these symptoms and reduce pain.
Various condition relief: Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including skin conditions, allergies, circulation issues, and respiratory problems.
If you are struggling with the following it may be of particular benefit for you to make an appointment with our Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.):
- Stress Relief / Depression / Insomnia
- Digestive Issues: Bloating, Constipation
- Circulation Issues: Edema, cold hand and feet
- Dysmenorrhea: Menopausal symptoms
- Pain Relief (Muscle / joint pain, lower back pain)
For those with specific health conditions, or more complex health issues, acupuncture can be a safe and effective therapy option as well.
Strengthen Your Health with the Healing Power of Acupuncture.
What to Expect?
During an acupuncture session at Aktiv Coast Healthcare, our practitioner will first assess your individual needs, provide a TCM diagnosis, and create a personalized treatment plan. Treatment using acupuncture involves gently pressing very thin needles into specific points on your body to stimulate a healing response. You may feel a slight sensation upon insertion, but most patients report a feeling of deep relaxation during the treatment and sometimes even forget the needles are there. The needles are usually left in place for twenty to thirty minutes while you relax.
Ready to try Acupuncture?
Strengthen your health, and discover the benefits of this ancient healing technique by booking an appointment today with our Registered Acupuncturist.
Have a question and are curious if acupuncture could help? Our brief initial consultation appointment is a thirty minute appointment designed to review your medical history, provide a TCM diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan. Please book this type of appointment or the comprehensive initial appointment if it’s your first visit to Aktiv Coast Healthcare for acupuncture
Frequently Asked Questions
Still unsure about trying acupuncture?
Check out these resources for more information on its effectiveness and safety:
