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ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is our area of expertise, and it is one of the primary treatment techniques that we use at the Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center. We only use disposable, sterile needles. These needles are not much thicker than a human hair, and they are inserted into specific acupuncture points to treat and prevent a variety of disorders.
Are your practitioners qualified to treat me?
The practitioners at the Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center are Licensed Acupuncturists by the State of North Carolina. Furthermore, each practitioner has completed over 3,000 hours of postgraduate training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and is nationally board certified by the National Certification Commission in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). You can rest assured knowing that you are being cared for by a well-trained, highly-skilled professional when you are treated at the Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center. For a more detailed description of our practitioners, please see About Us.
What can acupuncture treat?
In the United States, acupuncture is most commonly known for its ability to treat pain. As well, acupuncture is also very effective in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the ability of acupuncture to treat and prevent more than 43 common health disorders, including the following:
Allergies Arm and Shoulder Pain Asthma Back pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic fatigue Common Cold Constipation
Digestive disorders Diarrhea Dizziness/vertigo Fibromyalgia
Headache/Migraine Hypertension Immune Deficiency Infertility
Liver problems – Hepatitis Prostate problems Rheumatoid Arthritis Sciatica
The following conditions are also commonly treated by acupuncture:
Addictions Anxiety Attention Deficit Disorder Bursitis
Chronic cough Depression Gynecological disorders Hemorrhoids
Insomnia Joint & Muscle Pain Skin disorders Stress
In addition to the WHO, a number of national health organizations recognize the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating a variety of health conditions and syndromes. Some of these organizations include the National Insitutes of Health (NIH), the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Arthritis Foundation, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS).
How long will a treatment take?
Your initial visit will include a comprehensive review of your medical history, a medical intake, patient education, and an acupuncture treatment. You may also receive an herbal formula and dietary recommendations. Please allow for a total of up to 90 minutes for an initial visit. Return visits include updates on progress, reevaluation, further education, herbal and dietary recommendations, and an acupuncture treatment. Please allow 45-60 minutes for a return visit.
Does Acupuncture hurt?
The Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center is focused on providing comfortable and effective acupuncture treatments. Our aim is to make your acupuncture treatment as painless as possible, while still achieving optimum results. Many patients report a small tingling or heavy sensation at the location of the needle insertion. This is traditionally viewed as the activation of the acupuncture point, and it is the desired result of needling in order to obtain an effective treatment. Overall, a large majority of patients find acupuncture treatments to be quite comfortable and very relaxing.
Our practitioners will take you step-by-step through the entire process. Please remember that we are here to serve you and that you are ultimately the one in control. If something is painful or makes you feel uneasy, please tell your practitioner. They will do whatever they can to make sure that you have a pleasant experience at the Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center.
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