FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Acupuncture: An ancient form of Chinese healing, acupuncture treatments consist of a series of very fine needles that are strategically placed into specific points in the body. The needles promote circulation and encourage the bodys natural processes to restore more balanced functioning. For answers to common questions about acupuncture in San Luis Obispo, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Chinese Herbal Therapy: SLO Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine prescribes customized Chinese herbal formulas. Herbal therapy is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to accelerate the patients progress and assist in healing. Our practice uses only herbs that meet the high standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), a quality assurance program enforced by the United States Federal Drug Administration.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a complex form of ancient Chinese medicine that is used to restore balance to the body and promote healing. Acupuncture is based on the principle of a life force or Chi and how this energy is circulated throughout different channels called meridians. By stimulating certain points of the body using very thin needles, acupuncturists are able to redirect the flow of energy through these specific pathways. 2. How does acupuncture help with illness? This is a difficult question to answer, since the science of acupuncture is not fully understood. The traditional Chinese medicine explanation is that acupuncture normalizes the flow and distribution of energy and balances circulation. Western research, on the other hand, has shown that stimulating the acupuncture points triggers the release of chemicals and hormones which regulate the bodys internal systems. No matter which theory you identify with, the therapeutic effects of acupuncture have been documented in many scientific and clinical research studies.