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Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique for relieving pain and improving general health. Used as far back as 2500 BCE, acupuncture consists of the insertion of one or several small metal needles into the skin and underlying tissues at precise points on the body. Acupuncture aims to rebalance qi (or energy) with needles that touch acupuncture points (acupoints) throughout the body. The needles stimulate the body’s existing systems to:
Acupuncture is one of the fastest growing forms of healthcare in Canada. The World Health Organization has documented its success in treating over forty-three conditions. Acupuncture points are points where the energy is believed to flow through and is reported to activate the central nervous system. As a result, chemicals are released into the muscles, brain, and spinal cord. These changes increase the body’s healing process and improve physical and emotional well-being. Acupuncture is preventative but can help many types of health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as:
At Modern TCM Clinic, acupuncture treatments are sterile, safe, and relaxing. Acupuncture needles are very fine and flexible, about the size of a human hair and insertion is performed with minimal discomfort. All needles are used only once, and each point is alcohol swabbed prior to insertion. A new individual needle is opened from a sterile and sealed package for each point applied.
Facial acupuncture is effective and can treat both clinical and cosmetic goals.
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Pickering, Ontario L1V1C3