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What is Acupuncture?
"Acupuncture is the insertion of a solid disposable
needles into accurate, specific acu-points along the energy
channels to systematically balance and harmonize the flow
and functions of the intrinsic energies (Qi) of the human
body.
This is fundamental to the practice of acupuncture in Chinese
Medicine for treatment, disease prevention or maintenance
of health." Maria Mercati ©

What conditions can Acupuncture treat?
- Pain anywhere in the body
- Weakened immune systems that result in allergies and susceptibility
to disease
All musculo-skeletal conditions
- Neck and Back pain
- Slipped Disc, Sciatica, Sacro–iliac pain
- Knee conditions, Tennis Elbow, RSI, Frozen Shoulder
- Pain due to Muscle, Tendon and Joint Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
 
Acute & chronic internal conditions
- Allergies, Sinusitis, Hayfever, Skin, Eczema, Asthma
- Diarrhoea, Constipation, IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ME, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuralgia, Fibrositis
- Infertility, PMT, Menopause, Impotence
- Headaches, Migraine
- Earache, Tinnitus, Stop Smoking
Psychological & Emotional conditions
- Depression, Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks
"Acupuncture does not take effect until
the arrival of Qi. This is called Deqi. Inserting
the needle into the skin should cause slight or no pain. The
needle should go through the first layer of the skin quickly.
Deqi can be an uncomfortable sensation once the needle is
inserted. When the needle is manipulated (twiddled) the sensation
should be as strong as the patient can bear. This is different
for each patient." Maria Mercati ©
Signs of Deqi
- Soreness
- Numbnes
- Heavines
- Drawing feeling
- Sensation up or down the energy pathway
- Electric shock
- Feeling of a fish pulling on a fishing line
Maria Mercati ©
Health & Safety for the patient
- Before needling the acupuncturist must wash his /her hands
with soap.
- The area around the acupoints must be sterilized with
75% alcohol cotton ball or a propanol swab.
- Only sterile disposable needles must be used. These must
be disposed of in a sharps container.
Therapists who are qualified to combine Acupuncture with
Tui Na create some of the most powerful medicine available
in the world today.
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