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Introduction: Acupuncture and Acupressure: Hitting the Spots Acupuncture and its sister treatment, acupressure, have endured for centuries. Peruse our exploration of acupoint therapy to pinpoint the facts on these ancient techniques. Despite their different names, acupuncture and acupressure rely on the same principle: the stimulation of the body to trigger natural processes. During typical treatments, licensed acupuncturists target specific bodily points by applying pressure with their hands or a dull implement (in acupressure) or inserting fine needles (for acupuncture). These points correspond to meridians, which, according to the practice’s underlying philosophy, are channels that transport life-giving energy throughout the body. By stimulating the meridians, the acupuncturist releases any blockers to this energy flow and restores the body to health. Compared to the constantly evolving field of modern medicine, acupuncture has remained essentially unchanged for millennia. Evidence suggests that the treatment existed as far back as 5,000 years ago—the preserved mummy Ötzi the Iceman, for example, bears tattoos that correspond to classical acupuncture points. While contemporary scientific understanding has cast a new light on the body’s inner workings, acupuncture remains a popular procedure with mainstream credibility: a 2002 World Health Organization report found that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for conditions ranging from gout to certain respiratory disorders and acknowledged that “its effective rate in the treatment of chronic pain is comparable with that of morphine.” Excellent Feedbacks- Simon is very knowledgable in treating and offering pain relief. I had chronic pain in my knee from an injury. Cupping and maxibustion therapy at Alfred Health Care provided great relief and helped my body heal quickly. Go visit Simon and you'll thank me later :) Five Stars Thumbs up ! I have had several amazing sessions! Simon does a wonderful job! He is wonderful he really works with you and tries to find all of your hurting spots and make sure you leave pain free Alfred was awesome! He made suggestions before I left to make sure that I had ways to eliminate tension in the future. These services went above and beyond my expectation. I feel great! Very impressed with the clinicians expertise and the effectiveness of alternative medicine in improving my pain and circulation. Will definitely go back! Very knowledgeable and compassionate really takes his time to get to know you and your areas of concern knows his stuff After leaving I immediately felt the difference - in a good way..