Acupuncture Defined:
Reduced to it’s simplest definition: Acupuncture is the 5000 year old healing system of inserting sterile, hair-fine stainless steel needles into specific points in the body to stimulate energy (Qi) strengthen the organ systems and relieve symptoms of disease.
Discover the Magic of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at Reclaim Wellness
Classical Chinese Medicine is the OG of holistic healthcare, and it's all about activating your body's energy (Qi) to kickstart natural healing. By boosting your organ reserves, strengthening your immunity, and restoring both physical and emotional health, it covers all the bases.
Why Acupuncture?
Acupuncture does wonders by promoting circulation, calming the nervous system, and reducing inflammation naturally. It helps lower the production of stress hormones, offering a gentle yet comprehensive treatment for your body and mind. This ancient practice taps into your body's self-regulating and self-healing abilities, making it a powerhouse of holistic care.
Beyond Acupuncture
At Reclaim Wellness, we don't just stop at acupuncture. We incorporate a range of techniques thatwork together to encourage positive changes in your body, including:
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that together we can change healthcare! Making it exciting and healing. All while using a whole body approach that can benefit absolutely everyone!
Personalized Whole-Body Treatment
Wondering if acupuncture is right for you? It is. We promise. At Reclaim, we're dedicated to crafting personalized whole-body treatment programs. Whether you're dealing with PMS, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, pain, anxiety, stress, frequent infections, metabolic disorders, thyroid issues, chronic illnesses or weight management, we've got you covered.
Why Choose Us?
With thousands of years of history backing it, acupuncture has a proven track record of restoring health and vitality. At Reclaim Wellness, we blend this ancient wisdom with modern holistic approaches, including nutrition, herbs, nutraceuticals, and stress reduction techniques. Our goal is to help you achieve your health goals and enhance your overall quality of life for years to come.
Acupuncture FAQ’s:
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING MY INITIAL CONSULTATION?
During your initial consultation and exam a full health history will be taken. The questions asked will be regarding symptoms, health, past injuries, stressors and lifestyle. The acupuncturist may also check your tongue and feel your pulses during the exam. All information will be used to create a comprehensive diagnosis and personalized point prescriptions for your acupuncture treatments.
WHY DID SHE LOOK AT MY TONGUE AND TAKE MY PULSE?
The tongue tells a lot about your internal body. It is like a roadmap of clues letting us know the health of the organs. We look at color, shape, cracks and coating. There are 12 positions on each wrist that your acupuncturist will feel. Each position corresponds to a particular organ system. The acupuncturist will be looking for the qualities of each position and how they reflect the overall health of the organs.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FOR MY FIRST ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT?
Treatments are from 30-60 minutes. Your acupuncturist will get you comfortable on the table and insert tiny hair-thin disposable needles. Needles are retained comfortably for 30-40 minutes and you will be checked on during that time to ensure you are comfortable.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE TREATMENTS?
1. Wear loose comfortable clothes for easy access to acupuncture points
2. Don’t eat a large meal just before your treatment
3. Avoid overexertion, working out, drugs, or alcohol for at least 6 hours after treatments
4. Drink plenty of water after your treatment
5. Take notes between treatments of any changes that you have noticed.
Some changes to look for are variations in discomfort, changes in sleep, energy and digestion, but any changes that have occurred should be noted.
DO THE NEEDLES HURT?
The sensations an acupuncture needle can cause will vary. Most of the time you won’t notice anything at all, other points you may feel a slight sensation like a dull ache, a small twitch, or a sensation of heat.
IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE?
YES! Acupuncture is extremely safe! It is an all natural therapy with extremely minimal side effects, like an occasional bruise. There is no concern of infection since needles are sterile, one- time use, and then discarded.
IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE FOR KIDS?
YES! Kids are wonderful acupuncture patients because in most instances they respond more quickly than adults. Often, until the child trusts the acupuncturist, we may use magnets on acupuncture points or other non-needle techniques to start our treatment protocols. It usually happens very quickly that the child is comfortable with receiving acupuncture treatments.
WHAT TYPE OF EDUCATION DO ACUPUNCTURISTS RECEIVE?
Acupuncturists receive 3 to 4 years of extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.