Acupuncture
Karen is a Florida Board Licensed Acupuncturist (AP1964) since 2005.
Here are some common questions about Acupuncture?
WHAT IS
ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles
into specific points on the body that have been proven to be effective in treatment of specific health problems. These acupuncture points have been mapped by the Chinese for over 2,500 years and their locations have recently been
confirmed by modern electromagnetic research.
DOES IT HURT?
Acupuncture needles are hair-thin stainless steel threads that are tapered to a point. It is a popular misconception to think of all needles like hypodermic, which have a cutting edge. Upon insertion
of an acupuncture needle some patients will experience a pinch-like or tingling sensation and then it quickly leaves. Other patients cannot
tell if a needle has been inserted.
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?
From a Western medicine perspective, research has shown that the body releases endorphins, the body’s natural
painkillers, in response to acupuncture. More recent experiments have shown that acupuncture stimulates immune system cells as well as
neurotransmitters and neurohormones in the brain. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine,
acupuncture helps regulate the body’s qi (energy) to reinstate balance in the body to restore the healthy function of the tissues, organs and body
systems.
ARE THE NEEDLES CLEAN?
The acupuncture needles are all individually packaged, sterilized, and disposable after one use. All acupuncture
physicians in Florida are certified in ‘Clean Needle Technique’ to standardize the use of acupuncture needles in
practice.