Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acupuncture?
- How does Acupuncture work?
- What is involved with the treatment?
- Will it hurt?
- What should I do before my first appointment?
- What should I do after treatment?
See below for Answers.
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Acupuncture Health was formally called Sandringham Acupuncture.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of medicine which has been used in China for the last 3000 years. It’s effectiveness is now accepted in various countries including New Zealand, especially as more people in our society want to explore other options to achieve optimal health.
Acupuncture focuses on the person, along with the disease. This means that the acupuncturist looks at the patient as a whole, finds the cause of the illness and the imbalance in the body causing it. With its unique system of diagnosis. An acupuncturist will ask not only details of the immediate problem, but also take a precise history of past illnesses, family tendencies, and aim to determine a complete picture of the patient's health. In this way the acupuncturist gets an excellent picture of the person's health and this information can also be used in a preventative way. Positive benefits are reported for many illnesses.
HOW DOES IT WORK?Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) describes pathways of energy flowing through the body, carrying nourishment and information to all tissues and organs. Disease occurs when some factor disrupts the normal flow of life force (Qi). The role of the acupuncturist is to restore the normal flow of qi and re-establish health.
Rigorous scientific research has also confirmed that acupuncture promotes the production of natural healing substances to relieve pain, regulate nerve transmission, enhance the immune system, regulate hormones and blood flow, release natural anti-inflammatory action, relax muscle spasm and elevate mood.
WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?
Allow time for an interview with the acupuncturist and a consent form will need to be signed. Bring any medical letters, blood tests and x-ray forms if you have them. It's good to have something to eat before you come especially if it is around your meal time. You don't want to be hungry on the table! There is plenty of off road parking and bathroom facilities are available. If you need a receipt please ask time of payment. Payment must be made at the end of the session by eftpos, cash or internet banking.
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT.
At every appointment, including your first one, you will receive acupuncture!Acupuncture consists of the insertion of fine needles into a few carefully selected points on the body. The number of needles used varies from ten or more, and they are left in place for an average of twenty minutes. If needles are placed on the front of your body they may be removed, to then needle the back of the body. Hence the treatment can take an hour. The total number of sessions required depends on the patient and the condition.
A typical session might include moxibustion (warming of the acupuncture needles), Chinese herbal medicine and dietary advice and suggest exercises for rehabilitation.
There is no age limit. It is important to advise the practitioner if you are pregnant but pregnancy does not preclude acupuncture or its benefits.
All needles are single use and disposed of through a registered provider. Guidelines at Acupuncture Health are set by Acupuncture NZ, New Zealand's biggest and oldest registration body, and complies with standards set by the 'New Zealand Department of Health'. Please inform your practitioner if you are pregnant, have a history of HIV or Hepatitis or other medical conditions.
WILL IT HURT?Most new patients are amazed how painless acupuncture can be. However, when the correct stimulus of the needle has been obtained the patient may feel some heaviness, distension, tingling or electric sensation either around the needle or travelling up or down the affected energy pathway or meridian.
AFTER TREATMENTIt is good to rest after treatment, especially if you are new to it. If you feel sleepy have something to eat and drink. Eventually you will get used to the feelings post acupuncture and can judge for yourself what you can do.
Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) includes a 4 yr full-time degree in Chinese Medicine
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