Traditional Chinese medicine
What is Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a system of integrative medicine originating in ancient China over 2,000 years ago. Now widely practiced in the West and around the world, acupuncture involves piercing the skin and underlying tissues with thin needles to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Acupuncture utilizes thin, single-use needles to target various points along the body in order to access energy pathways known as meridians. It is at these points where the energy is redirected, unblocked, or strengthened.
Benefits of Acupuncture
The Traditional Chinese Medicine style of Acupuncture that we practice gets to the root of your health issues with limited side effects and provides a powerful sense of wellbeing for both mind and body.
Acupuncture is excellent for shifting us out of the fight, flight, fright response of the sympathetic nervous system and into the calm, rest, and digest state of the parasympathetic nervous system. This deep state of relaxation initiates our bodies to regenerate.
Acupuncture is effective at relaxing our minds and bodies to allow for healing. By utilizing the acupuncture points that lie on the surface of the body, the flow of our vital life force known as Qi can be manipulated to bring us back into a state of equilibrium. Acupuncture is safe to use in conjunction with other modalities and medications.
Common Conditions Treated
- Gynecology & Reproductive Health
- Fertility Support
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
- Labor & Induction
- Stress Relief
- Muscle & Joint Pain
- Digestive Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Dermatology & Skincare
Our Approach
At Urban Wellness, our practitioners are committed to creating a safe space for all our patients to rest and rejuvenate.
Our approach is to listen, heal and empower.
By asking thoughtful questions, our practitioners aim is to treat your concerns holistically and with sensitivity. Expect some great bedside manners and expert advice.
Acupuncture is a marvelous way to get reacquainted with your body; it allows us to listen more closely and heal more deeply. This medicine encourages self-awareness and promotes self-discovery ultimately making us feel more empowered. When we are calm and centered within ourselves, we make better decisions. We’re more present in our lives and with those we love. When we give our nervous system a chance to really rest, we are alight with potential.
At Urban Wellness, our Acupuncturists, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Naturopaths are trained, licensed and registered with their respective colleges.
Achieve your optimal level of health
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