Question 1

Acupuncture

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is a time-tested medicine that helps to decrease pain and restore function in the body. Acupuncture gently stimulates the nervous system, vascular system, and connective tissue to repair your body with long lasting effects.

Question 2

Dry Needling

Accepted Answer

Dry Needling is a technique used to treat trigger point pain and myofascial pain. Trigger point needling, intramuscular manual therapy and acupuncture are all terms that are also used to describe dry needling. Dry needling is most effective when paired with Acupuncture Therapy.

Question 3

Electro-Acupuncture

Accepted Answer

In Electro-Acupuncture, a mild electric current passes through selected needles during treatment. This current stimulates the acupuncture points, increasing the efficacy of the treatments and producing positive outcomes. Electro-Acupuncture helps to increase the healing potential of Acupuncture Therapy.

Question 4

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Accepted Answer

We take pride in using the highest quality herbs and nutritional supplements. All of our formulas and herbs used at Island Life Acupuncture are tested for purity, safety and potency by following standards of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) established by the US FDA and WHO, guaranteeing that you will receive the highest quality products that are safe and effective.

Question 5

Cupping

Accepted Answer

Cupping increases circulation to promote cellular repair and increases blood supply to a muscle group. This speeds up recovery time, reduces pain and muscular tension and promotes muscle relaxation.

Question 6

Gua Sha

Accepted Answer

Gua Sha is a technique that uses a smooth-edged tool to scrape or press along the tissues, stimulating micro-circulation and breaking up adhesions in the connective tissue. This treatment is good for pain, beauty and colds. Gua Sha is sometimes called coining, kerokan and is very similar to Graston technique.

Question 7

Moxibustion

Accepted Answer

Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy that warms selected points and stimulates circulation, triggering the body’s healing response. The heat stimulates acupuncture points, enhancing the effect of the points. The heat also warms the muscles and helps treat sore muscles.

Question 8

Dietary/Nutritional Supplements

Accepted Answer

Traditional Chinese Medicine incorporates dietary therapy and nutritional supplements as needed. Sometimes food recommendations are incorporated into the treatment plans to enhance well-being and optimize treatment outcomes.

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