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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.

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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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

TCM Acupuncture

- longer needling retention
- relatively deeper needling
- sedating and activating

Japanese Tea

Japanese Acupuncuture

- fewer needles
- shallow needling
- stimulates nerve end signals
- activates parasympathetic

Korean Traditional Ceremony Table Setup

Korean Acupuncture

- based on five element theory
- fewer needles (usually four)
- use combos
 

Physiotherapy

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. Some types are more suitable for different purposes.

If any different, Kelly combines her experience, knowledge and intuition​​
 


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.​
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The only type of treatment where Kelly may leave the room is for - cosmetic acupuncture.

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Kelly uses 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.

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Kelly explains concepts in simple, practical terms rather than relying on textbook definitions and methods, focusing on clear understanding and real-life application.

Creating good health and wellness begins with

regular exercises, mindfulness & making TCM-balanced food choices.

Disclaimer (Please read Disclaimer Privacy & Forms page):

First Steps with Kelly, Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, who assists the general public in taking control of their health through a combination of methods, with a special emphasis on mental energy work (through hypnosis or meditation) to unite the soul, the body, and the mind and reinforce willpower; and/or with the use of TCM Acupuncture. First Steps with Kelly established in 2019.

Please note that the services Kelly provides are not a substitute for emergency care. If you are experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, please contact your local emergency services or go to the nearest hospital immediately. If you are feeling extremely depressed or in danger of harming yourself, please call or text 9-8-8 (Crisis Helpline - 24/7) for immediate support.

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