Calm Water Acupuncture is accepting new patients. Presently have space near Columbia, Md with a goal of having practice location in Carroll County soon.
Acupuncture is an ancient medicine that has been around over 3000 years. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of many medical problems such as addiction, anxiety, depression and insomnia. It also can be a great treatment for the following conditions (and so much more):
- Fatigue
- PTSD
- Headaches and migraines
- Back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Indigestion
- Irritable bowel syndrome and constipation
What can one expect when getting an acupuncture treatment? Treatment begins with a conversation. Getting to know who you are as a person and what your needs are. Your acupuncturist will “listen” to your pulses. This is a diagnostic tool that tells us a lot about the state of your qi (energy) as it flows through the meridians (the energy pathway of the body).
From this, imbalances of flow can be detected. The tongue is another diagnostic tool. The tongue is the body in miniature and a lot of valuable information can be detected. There may be a physical examination similar to what a medical doctor would do. From all of this a treatment plan will be formed.
Qi that is free flowing and not restricted allows the body’s natural self-healing to take place. This allows the body to have stability and harmony. With acupuncture the body can be reminded of its own self- healing capabilities. A meridian that is blocked is not going to allow for the free flow of qi.
Many of the situations in our lives both emotional and physical can block the flow of qi in our meridians. Acupuncture treatments can reset the normal flow allowing for healing and alleviation of pain and dis-ease.
Questions I have been asked:
What is qi?
Qi is energy. Our bodies are energy bodies. The qi moves through our meridians. Qi is what animates us. Qi protects us. Qi regulates and maintains our body.
“Qi is matter on the verge of becoming energy, or energy at the point of materializing”
Ted Kapchuck. The Web that has no Weaver.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Not really. Acupuncture needles are very thin. A hypodermic needle used to give an injection can fit ten acupuncture needles inside its tip. There can be a sensation when the acupuncture needle is inserted such as a tingling or ache. It does not last. Some points can be more sensitive than others. The sensation is quick and not lasting.
How often do I need treatment?
Initially treatment is once a week. One should start to feel better after treatment, but it may take 4 to six treatments to see lasting effects. Acupuncture treatments have a cumulative effect. The goal is to get a person to maintenance (once a month) or seasonally as needed. Typically, if the problem is acute then it will take less time for treatment to be successful than if the problem is chronic in nature.
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