Clinical Acupuncture
TCM clinical acupuncture is a treatment based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles along with Meridian theory. Different combinations of acupoints can activate various effects in the body, helping to treat internal organ conditions and related issues.
Ongoing maintenance through movement, circulation, and lifestyle and diet management is HIGHLY recommended to support, promote, and maintain a healthy body. Please see below for what can TCM clinical acupuncture do.
Types of Acupuncture
All types are built upon the basis of traditional chinese medicine theory or derived from HuangDiNeiJing. Essentially, they are all the same. They differ on the belief system of application.
TCM Acupuncture
- longer needling retention
- relatively deeper needling
- sedating and activating
Japanese Acupuncuture
- fewer needles
- shallow needling
- stimulates nerve end signals
- activates parasympathetic
Korean Acupuncture
- based on five element theory
- fewer needles (usually four)
- use combos
Dryneedling
- ashi point / trigger point theory
- may combine with element points from TCM
- deep needling, works with perpherial nervous system
STYLE - Which type of acupuncture does Kelly use?
Kelly’s style of needling draws from multiple styles, blending theories based on what each patient needs and how their body responds. Kelly uses Korean acupuncture + TCM Acupuncture mainly. Japanese Acupuncture is mostly used on stress relief treatment. Some types are more suitable for different purposes. Kelly is usually the one that comes up with a solution to bodily problems with every knowledge she has.
Rest Assured!
Kelly does not use EMS machine but often uses an electroacupuncture pen,
which only conduct seconds of electronic responses.
She will never leave you on an EMS machine for 20 minutes.
The only type of treatment where Kelly may leave the room is for - cosmetic acupuncture.
Intuitive with TCM Diagnosis: Patients always say,
"It's interesting when you say you can SEE what's wrong in my body.
It's interesting how you say you know what's wrong before I speak."
Explained
Acupuncture’s effect is dependent on the stimulation of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). On a systemic level, research suggests that acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system to release natural chemicals that alter hormonal output, pain response, and other biological processes. Acupuncture stimulates conduction of electro-magnetic signals, which can promote immune system cells and/or pain-killing chemicals.
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Ashi points and dry needling increase peripheral blood flow to local tissues. An increase in blood flow is significant because all tissues of the body need a rich supply of blood to heal and thrive. Blood brings oxygen, nutrients, vitamins, immune complexes, hormones, and anti-inflammatory substances. Blood flow can actually become reduced in chronic injuries, as well as in certain diseases and general aging. Acupuncture has been shown to increase blood flow and vasodilation in local of the body.
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Acupuncture increases the neural pain threshold. This effect occurs through the release of natural painkillers. Inserting an acupuncture needle sends a signal from the peripheral nervous system to the brain and in response the brain releases chemicals such as endorphins, norepinephrine and enkephalin. Some of these natural substances are 10-200 times more powerful than opioid drugs such as morphine.
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Needling triggers the body’s innate healing mechanisms by stimulating repair of local tissues, ultimately leading to a faster healing. After needling the body responds to the “micro traumas” induced by needles and sends a flood of repair cells to respond and heal the effected area.
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Dry needling trigger points can help reset and relax hypertonic (shortened) muscles. This in turn releases pressure on joint structures and nerves, and improves local blood flow.
Wait!!! That's too much info and jargons!
Come to Kelly. Kelly can use very down-to-earth everyday plain and simple English to explain how, what, why to her patients ~ You will bring home lots of radical thinking and logical reasoning behind what exactly is going in YOUR body and why and how. Kelly explains the holistic theory in everyday English. No jargons. No academic medical terms. You will also bring home a comprehensive understanding and maintenance program to either improve your pain or PREVENT it from coming back.
Traditional Chinese Medicine theory is something we live in our everyday lives. Kelly can explain everything in plain English, science out the TCM. Try her!