Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and modern scientific and physiologic systems. It is used to assess, diagnose and treat.
Acupuncture is administered to
promote, maintain, restore or improve health
prevent disorder, imbalance or disease,
alleviate pain
facilitate healing
to increase mobility
restore function and quality of life.
It refers to the stimulation of specific points, identified by anatomical and physiological standards, as well as by manual inspection & palpation. Stimulation of points elicits a predictable physiological response including neurophysiological responses in the muscles, spinal cord and brain, as well as biochemical and hormonal responses in the body.
These responses either change the body’s experience of symptoms, especially pain, or trigger the release of substances which influence the body’s internal regulation. This includes the administration of manual, mechanical, thermal and electro-therapeutic stimulation.
As an integral part of the healthcare team, Acupuncturists may collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that best meets the patient’s needs and goals.
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What is Acupuncture?
Meet Jeannine
Jeannine is a Registered DR of Acupuncture and has been practicing in Alberta for the last 8 years: Acupuncture became an interest to her after she received her first acupuncture treatment for back pain. It was then that she knew she wanted to learn more about Traditional Chinese medicine and share her knowledge with others.
Jeannine utilizes many traditional Chinese modalities with patient focused treatment, specific to each persons individual needs. A treatment may include cupping quasha, electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture, needle- free acupuncture as well as traditional needle therapy.
