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Acupuncture
How Can Acupuncture Help You?
Acupuncture has been used for more than 2500 years for the treatment of conditions ranging from headaches to musculoskeletal pain to fertility and hormonal issues to emotional problems. Dr. Oskardmay has received masters level training at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in acupuncture in addition to her Doctor of Acupuncture training in order to fully understand each person’s unique health situation and provide answers and treatment options not available elsewhere.
Please visit the following links to hear more about treatments of the following conditions frequently seen here at Acupractic:
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is part of Chinese medicine, a complete healing system which originated in Chine more than 2ooo years ago. Acupuncture applies traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of illness, the improvement of well-being, and the prevention of disease by inserting acupuncture needles at various places on the body.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
According to Chinese medical theory, energy or `Qi` (`chee`) courses the body's surface along regular channels called meridians which nourish and regulate the functions of the body. When energy flows normally in these meridians, there is health and vitality. When energy is blocked or lessened, pain and/or illness result. Needling acupuncture points normalizes the flow of qi and thus corrects internal imbalances in the body.
A more scientific explanation of acupuncture (since I worked at the NIH doing research for several years in undergrad I understand how important it is to put this in) is that trigger points are stimulated using acupuncture and this affects the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, thereby affecting endocrine and vascular physiology and the brain’s chemistry and the body’s production of endorphins.
Is Acupuncture Painful
Many people have some fear of acupuncture to start, but are pleasantly surprised by the treatment itself. Rather than using large needles like are used for injections, acupuncture needles are as thin as a human hair and there is little or no discomfort on insertion. Some transient, therapeutic sensations frequently follow acupuncture needle insertion and are experienced as: distention, euphoria, numbness, tingling, or heaviness.
Clean needle technique and quality disposable needles are used for every treatment.
How Many Treatments Will You Need?
As you might suspect, since each person is unique there is no pat answer here. Treatment duration and total number of treatments depend on the nature, severity and history of the person’s complaint, as well as their health in general. Treatment times vary and usually start with 1-2 times per week. Many conditions are alleviated fairly rapidly with acupuncture and potentially other treatments available at eh clinic. Chronic conditions take longer than acute ones to heal.
Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
Some health policies cover or partly cover acupuncture therapy. You should contact your insurance provider to verify coverage at this office. You may also contact us to discuss the specifics of your situation.
What Can You Expect On Your First Visit?
During your first visit you can expect to receive great care at Acupractic. For acupuncture treatments, you will fill out initial history paperwork and then spend some time discussing your history with the doctor. Physical examination of tongue and pulse will be made, and palpation of involved areas. A diagnosis will be made and treatment appropriate treatment given using one or more of the following:
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Acupuncture with needles: thin, sterile needles are placed in specific acupoints in a painless manner until a small, relaxing sensation is achieved
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Electro-stimulation: transcutaneous electro-nerve stimulation-like device is applied to acupuncture needles in order to enhance point stimulation, usually for pain or muscle spasm
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Moxibustion: Chinese herb mugwort (Artemis Vulgara) is rolled into a cigar-like stick to burn above the acupoint to pleasantly warm the point and regulate qi.
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Massage: Therapeutic massage and bodywork techniques are used to reduce muscle spasm and loosen adhesions. Gua Sha, a scraping massage, may be used to increase blood flow and release the exterior.
Why Should You Choose Us?
You should choose to receive care at Acupractic Natural Healing Center for a variety of good reasons including:
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Your calls to our office are answered by reliable staff or Dr. Lisa and given respectful consideration. If they do go to voicemail, calls are returned within 2 hours. Dr. Lisa responds personally to all e-mails.
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We see new patients the same week, usually within a day or two of your initial call. We are generally open 5 days a week from morning to evening and have emergency appointment openings at other times.
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We offer a warm caring approach that treats you as an individual to address your unique needs
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We've been helping people since 1995 to reduce pain and increase happiness with much success. Read our testimonials , some of which are within this website, other in the office itself.
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You can expect a high level of integrity, honesty and experience at the best price.
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Treatment starts on day 1, immediately after your initial exam. We diagnosis and get to the root of a problem quickly and work to end your suffering as soon as possible.
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All treatments, from initial exam to treatment #1 to follow-ups are provided by the same experienced practitioner and your results are consistent.
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Dr. Oskardmay continues to pursue knowledge of every technique offered at the office, ranging from acupuncture to chiropractic to Chinese massage techniques and physical therapy modalities and nutrition. She does this to offer you the most up-to-date and successful treatments.
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Dr. Oskardmay has been an invited speaker and educator at local colleges: UNC and Duke; schools and health-care facilities on the topic of alternative medicine because she is a good educator.
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