Bringing People into Health, Vitality and Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

How does acupuncture work?

 

When the body has areas of blockages and areas of deficient or excess areas of energy, this leads symptoms of illness.  Acupuncture identifies the blockages and moves energy, allowing for the free flow of qi (life force).  The free flow of energy encourages the body to promote the inherent natural healing ability.   

Very fine needles, (Acupuncture needles are much thinner than hypodermic needles.  In fact, more than 25 of my acupuncture needles will fit in a standard doctor’s syringe needle) are inserted in acupuncture points on the Meridians to restore the energetic balance is the within the body.  Occasionally moxa, which is ground up, Artemesia argyi or mugwort can be used to nourish and activate some of the points

 

What can be treated by acupuncture?

 

The World Health Organization has acknowledged Acupuncture to be valuable in the treatment of many medical conditions.   There is additional recognition of acupuncture by an NIH Consensus Conference (National Institute of Health).

Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide range of conditions including but not limited to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is Acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture is completely safe when performed by a fully trained licensed professional.

Acupuncture uses sterile, single use disposable stainless steel needles.

 

Has acupuncture been clinically tested?

 

Clinical Research Demonstrates that Acupuncture

Stimulates bone re-growth

Stimulates the production of cortisol

Stimulates the production of dynorphin, endorphin, and enkephalin (pain modulators)

Regulates blood pressure

Regulates serotonin (spinal cord pain modulator)

Increases red and white blood cell count

Stimulates the clotting factor

Additionally Clinical Research found Acupuncture to be effective with:

Headache

Dysmenorrhea

Fibromyalgia

Substance Abuse

Stroke

Menopause

Depression

Female Infertility

Neck Pain

Low Back Pain

Osteoarthritis

Morning Sickness

Respiratory Disease

Urinary Dysfunction

Tennis Elbow

Facial Pain

Cited in Acupuncture Efficacy: A Compendium of Controlled Clinical Trials

by Stephen Birch & Richard Hammerschlag

 

An NIH Consensus Conference found Acupuncture:

“Has substantially lower incidence of adverse effects than many drugs or accepted medical procedures used for the same conditions.”

“The data in support of acupuncture are as strong as those for many accepted Western medical therapies.”

 

Does acupuncture hurt?

 

The needles are about as fine as a human hair and are inserted only slightly below the surface of the skin.  (more than 25 of my acupuncture needles fit into a standard doctor’s syringe needle).  Sensations vary, but patients may experience a tingling or warmth, which quickly dissipates.

 Many people find acupuncture extremely relaxing, and even fall asleep during treatment.

 

How much acupuncture will I need?

 

The number of treatments required may vary depends on the nature, duration and severity of the condition.   Most people will feel a positive shift in 3-7 treatments. 

 

How do I prepare for an acupuncture treatment?

 

Eat, but hopefully not right before coming in (avoid coming in starving hungry, or right after a large meal).  It is recommended to wear loose, comfortable clothes that can be rolled up to the elbows and the knees. 

 

Are there forms to be filled out before my first visit?

 

       Click on the link below.

 

    Forms to be filled out

To contact us:

Free Consultations Available

 

Call for appointment

 

Phone: 502 489-1068 

 

E-mail: martha@classicalacupunctureherbs.com

 

1999 Brownsboro Rd

Louisville Ky 40206