Dr Li's TCM Clinic
Dr. Li’s TCM Clinic – Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest treatment procedures in the world, dating back over 2,000 years. It refers to a particular treatment method of inserting and manipulating very fine filiform needles at specific points on the body believed to be “acupuncture points” that can relieve pain when allowed to release vital energy.
During the past few decades, acupuncture has gained tremendous popularity in Western cultures, and has become accepted as a common alternative or complementary therapy method. There are many different kinds of acupuncture, with differing philosophical backgrounds and techniques.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese theory of Qi (energy) which flows through channels or meridian pathways running through our body. Channels are like superhighways of energy. When the body is in balance, the Qi travels smoothly through the channels in a specific direction or flow pattern.
But sometimes when the Qi is out of balance, it will stagnate or gather in particular points along the super highway. These are the points where we place the needles to move, disperse or re-route the Qi thus restoring balance. It also induces the release of endorphins in the body, relieving an individual from pain.
What Are The Common Conditions Acupuncture Is Used For?
A better question to ask is, “What are the conditions that acupuncture cannot treat?” Acupuncture is recognized as a very safe method of encouraging the body to promote its own natural healing and improve overall function.
Some commonly treated conditions include:
- The common cold and flu
- Addictions (smoking, alcohol)
- Weight loss
- Infertility
- Asthma
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Women’s health issues such as fibromyalgia, menstrual cramps, morning sickness,
- Headaches/migraines
- Pain such as back pain, post operative pain, tennis elbow
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Acne
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- High blood pressure
- Arthritis
- Impotence
- Sinusitis
- Arthritis
- Dermatology issues
To read more about the conditions that can be treated or to discover the benefits to your health, just click here
What should I expect during an Acupuncture session?
Typically, a person receiving acupuncture for the first time will be asked to provide a fairly extensive health history, including the condition you are seeking treatment for, and any lifestyle or behavioral patterns. [see
What To Expect for more details]
Once you are ready, you will be lying down in a relaxed position. The fine needles will be inserted into the various acupuncture points and will remain there for varying time periods.
The initial insertion may make the patient feel pricked or stung. However, the treatment should be relatively painless and comfortable for the duration that could extend to an hour or more.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Treatment plans are based on each patient’s individual needs, depth and duration of disease. Our experienced practitioners will give you a prognosis and treatment plan at your first visit. Our goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible.
COSMETIC ACUPUNTURE
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture™ is non-invasive, less costly than surgical procedures, and draws upon the ancient Chinese wisdom related to longevity, beauty and balance. Constitutional Facial Acupuncture is a treatment for renewing the face as well as the whole body. Fine lines may be entirely erased, deeper lines reduced and bags around neck and eyes firmed.
How Does It Work?
Fine needles are placed at a variety of acupuncture points on the face, neck and around the eyes to stimulate the body’s natural energies, or Qi. Since muscle groups are addressed as well the acupuncture points, the face lifts itself, via the acupuncture points, through the muscles’ toning and tightening action. The needles also stimulate blood and circulation, which improves facial color.
Benefits
Constitutional Acupuncture:
- Improves acne (caused by hormonal imbalance)
- Helps menopause, perimenopause, PMS and other GYN issues
- Helps sinus congestion and headache
- Improves hyper- and hypothyroidism
- Reduces symptoms of toothache, TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia, and Bell’s palsy
- Helps headaches (except severe migraine)
- Treats diarrhea and constipation (most digestive issues)
- Helps to eliminate edema and puffiness
- Benefits eyes, ears and brain
- Can help insomnia and dizziness
- Helps depression and aids self-esteem
Facial Acupuncture
- Improves collagen production and muscle tone
- Helps reduce bags and sagging tendencies
- Helps eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles
- Helps reduce double chin and lift drooping eyelids
- Improves metabolism
- Tightens pores and brightens eyes
- Increases local blood and lymph circulation
- Improves facial color
- Reduces stress and promotes total health and well-being
To read more about the benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture, just click here
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Dr Ying Min Li (Lily)
- B.S, MD. Ph.D
- Founder and Owner of Dr Li’s TCM Clinics
Qualifications/Training:
- Received her B. S from Henan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Graduated from Shanxi College of TCM with a Medical Degree (MD)
- Achieved her Ph.D from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
- She was trained in both Western and Chinese medicine and was an Associate Professor at Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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