The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished, though it may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested over thousands of years and continues to be validated today.
The perspective from which an acupuncturist views health and sickness hinges on concepts of “vital energy,” “energetic balance” and “energetic imbalance.” Just as the Western medical doctor monitors the blood flowing through blood vessels and the messages traveling via the nervous system, the acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of this “vital energy” within its pathways, known as “meridians and channels”.
The acupuncturist is able to influence health and sickness by stimulating certain areas along these “meridians”. Traditionally these areas or “acupoints” were stimulated by fine, slender needles. Today, many additional forms of stimulation are incorporated, including herbs, electricity, magnets and lasers. Still, the aim remains the same – adjust the “vital energy” so the proper amount reaches the proper place at the proper time. This helps your body heal itself.
Acupuncture is just one form of therapy used within the coherent system of healing known as Oriental Medicine. Oriental Medicine includes herbology, physical therapy, dietetics and special exercises (such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong), and is a complete medical system unto itself and is not another branch of modern Western medicine. Acupuncture evolved from principles and philosophies unique to Oriental thinking and Oriental Medicine, and is most effectively applied when done in accordance with those principles.
As with many other of our healing arts, there is no medication, no surgery, no pain or down time associated with acupuncture. Balancing your “chi” will help many different physical issues.
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I felt very comfortable and learned about how food and toxins effect my body. I was very pleased to have this experience.
Wow!! What could I possibly say? I never knew or saw a foot bath machine that could show and teach you so much about what a person has in their body and show all of the toxins that are in there. I would love to do more of this cleansing stuff again sometime!
After falling down a flight of concrete stairs, I was pretty sure I would be in bad shape for quite awhile. Luckily for me, I work for Dr. Shaw and he began adjustments immediately. It was suggested that I try two new services that are being offered at Shaw Chiropractic Clinic, namely the Infrared Dome and the Chi Machine.Since I had never experienced either of these machines, I didn’t know what to expect. After a short amount of time (10 mins.) I felt a warming sensation from the inside of …
Hi There! Jo from Rita Ranch. I’m going on vacation from 10/3-10/9. I would like to do the bundle deal of ionic footbaths when I get back. After 1 session, 3 raised dark blue varicose veins on my legs look like spider veins! My toenails haven’t looked this good for yrs! The bottoms of my feet aren’t dry as a bone and cracked! I was so incredibly tired that I was almost comatose. My butt is incredibly less cottage cheesy looking! The skin on my thighs is smoother and the back of my thig…
For about three days every month I suffer from Severe PMS. The cramping and all over body aches are almost unbearable and interfere with my daily life. I have tried every over the counter medicine and even some prescription drugs and nothing seems to help. Then I tried the far infrared belt and my prayers were answered! My pain seemed to just melt away and I was able to actually keep up with my normal activities. But the best part was the relief that I got lasted! Now when I feel that time comi…
My fat wrap was a very nice experience. I’ll be interested in the nutritional cleanse in the near future.
I have been very excited about my reaction to the series of foot baths that I have received from your office. I bought the treatments because I am always on my feet and they ache terribly by the end of the night. The baths soothed my feet while removing toxins from my system. The color of the water after my treatments changed dramatically as I progressed through the series. One of the things that was of interest to me was that my water changed to the color that indicates kidney issues. I later…
After my husband and I spent our anniversary with Debbie for a Spa Day, we almost needed to call someone to drive us home we were so relaxed! See you next year!
I came into Alternatives in Health Care seeking an all natural way to look younger, and Debbie has helped me achieve that! After my first derma rolling session, I noticed an all over tightening of my skin. By my third session, a nodule that I’ve had on my jaw line for a long time has decreased dramatically in size. I’m happy that I found Alternatives in Health Care. Debbie is friendly and professional; the atmosphere at her place is relaxing and soothing. I’ll be referring my frien…
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