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Initial Visit - $75 (1 1/4 - 1 1/2hrs)
Follow up - $65 (1 hr)
Acupuncturist-Janet Travis
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a form of Asian medicine based upon the flow if vital force, or qi, through an interconnected network of vessels, or meridians, throughout the human body. Health depends upon a correct and balanced flow of qi. Acupuncture seeks to restore this balance through insertion of ultra-fine needles into acupuncture points located along the meridians. Acupuncture needles are ultra-thin, pre-sterilized and disposable. They are designed for one time use only. Since they are designed to part the skin, not to tear it, insertion of the needles is usually painless. During treatment, patients often enter a state of deep relaxation, and may experience sensations of numbness, tingling or heaviness around the needles. An acupuncture treatment may also involve the use of additional techniques that do not involve the insertion of needles. These techniques are designed to stimulate the flow of qi and blood superficially within the skin and muscles of the body, and are used to treat a variety of conditions such as muscle stiffness and rash.
What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Herbal medicine is the prime treatment method within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Chinese herbal medicine is a holistic medicine, and is based upon not only a disease diagnosis but also on an individualized pattern diagnosis. The patient receives a customized herbal prescription designed specifically for their physical condition and their particular ailment. Most Chinese herbs are derived from vegetable sources, but occasionally herbs from animal and mineral sources are utilized. Therefore, you should discuss with your practitioner any unique requirements or restrictions you may have regarding your prescription. For example, you should let your practitioner know if you are a vegetarian.
Conditions Treated with Acupuncture
The following are some of the conditions that can be treated with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine:
- Anxiety and depression
- Arthritis
- Asthma and allergies
- Back pain
- Chronic Fatigue
- Circulatory disorders
- Colds and flu
- Dizziness
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gynecological disorders
- Headache/Migraine
- Insomnia
- Menopause
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Reproductive disorders
- Ringing in the ears
- Side effects of radiation and chemotherapy
- Sinusitis, laryngitis
- Skin conditions
- Sports injuries
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Urogenital disorders
Our Mission At Acupuncture Services of New England, it is our goal to provide you with caring, compassionate and exceptional health care. We are committed to working with you and all of your health care providers to develop the most comprehensive treatment plan possible. We believe that the most effective course of treatment is one that is holistic and that addresses the specific needs of each individual. We recognize that wellness involves not only a physical state of well being, but an emotional and spiritual one as well. We are committed to working with you as a team toward establishing and maintaining a state of perfect health and well-being.
Acupuncturist-Janet Travis Janet Travis Licensed Acupuncturist Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology Janet is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture, where she studied both Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a NCCAOM Diplomate in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. The National Certification commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit organization established in 1982. Its mission is to promote nationally recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the purpose of protecting the public. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation "Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)." NCCAOM Certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the profession. National board certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbology has been the mark of excellence in acupuncture since the inception of the Commission. More information about the NCCAOM can be found at www.nccaom.org.
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