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Oriental medicine which includes Traditional Chinese medicine is an ancient, independent system of medicine which complements modern day western medicine and has two distinct characteristics.

One is its basis of a holistic view of the body and mind. Secondly, treatment is given according to a ‘differentiating’ pattern of symptoms and signs.

A diagnosis or differentiation of a pattern is made by looking at the tongue, pulse, abdomen, body type and symptoms, in addition to asking you many questions! Oriental medicine includes Acupuncture, Moxibustion (heat therapy), Herbal Therapy, Tui-Na or Cupping, Gua Sha (types of manual therapy), and Electrical stimulation.

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points. Practiced for over 2000 years, it stimulates internal healing mechanisms and helps the body to balance itself by using these specific points. (Recently, electromagnetic research has also confirmed their locations.) It is scientifically proven that acupuncture stimulates an immune response, an endorphin response and an anesthetic response as well as increasing circulation and decreasing inflammation.

If it is felt at all, the insertion of the needle usually feels like a small pinch or mosquito bite. It does not feel anything like injections. I am trained in Japanese acupuncture which uses thinner needles and shallower insertion. I also use many techniques that do not puncture the skin and can be just as effective.

Many patients have been failed by conventional treatments or are looking for a natural way to relieve their pain or other symptoms. There is no medicine involved in Acupuncture. Instead it stimulates the body’s own healing mechanisms and takes a holistic view of the person, where everything in the body is connected and the mind and body are connected.

Acupuncture is safe and beneficial when administered by a well trained professional. It is safe during pregnancy and for children. Of course, Tejal assesses each circumstance individually and can determine if it is not suitable for your condition- in which case, other treatment will be recommended.

Only single use, pre-sterilized disposable needles are used on each patient.

The number of treatments needed varies depending on several factors, including how long you have had the condition, other health conditions and symptoms. At the beginning, the frequency of treatments might be once or twice a week then transitions to being more spaced out.
A warm soothing sensation that starts to radiate is felt with moxibustion. Most patients also report a deep sense of relaxation.
I am extensively trained in administering several types of moxibustion and the techniques used ensure that you are comfortable and safe. Some traditional methods of moxibustion cause scarring but that is not a method employed by me.
Expect to find a partner in your health journey. I want to help you feel better and stay better. At the beginning, you may be asked many questions to help understand your condition and your needs. A treatment plan will then be determined and explained to you.
  • Have a light meal before treatments, please do not arrive on an empty stomach.
  • Avoid caffeine at least 2 hours before a treatment.
  • Take it easy- no strenuous or heavy exercise- after a treatment, to allow it to work.
  • You will usually feel relaxed and calm after a treatment and may feel tired and drowsy for a few hours.
  • Occasionally there can be a short term flare up of your symptoms as the blood and Qi moves and resettles.

Please call our office, email, or go online and book a 10 minute free chat with Tejal to discuss your concerns. 919-390-1550; [email protected]; www.inbalanceacupuncture.org