Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine, solid, flexible, smooth tipped and sterile stainless steel DISPOSABLE needles into the body at specific pathways, called meridians, that run in patterns through the body and its surfaces. The needles influence and re-establish the meridian flow that nourishes tissues and organs. "Qi" (chee) is the energy that flows through the body. When the Qi is not flowing smoothly or is not in balance, pain and disease occur. The needle insertion is usually painless and far different than the hypodermic needles used for injections; however, some people may experience some discomfort. WHAT TO EXPECT Traditional Chinese Medicine views the body quite differently from modern medicine. Diagnostics take into account the entire body, subtle and obvious symptoms and the patients' lifestyle. Even the tongue and pulse can reveal a tremendous amount to the skilled physician. After diagnosis, the physician assimilates all the information to formulate a treatment strategy. The acupoints are selected and the treatment series begins, usually lasting about one hour. Every patient reacts differently to the treatments. Some feel immediate relief, others delayed relief, and many may require more than one treatment. The effects of acupuncture are generally accumulative. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES are usually obvious after 5-8 sessions (average course is usually between 8-12 sessions). Some ACUTE situations may be resolved in 1-5 treatments where severe, CHRONIC conditions may require several courses. CHINESE HERBOLOGY Lotus Acupuncture and Wellness Center has a select Chinese Herbal Pharmacy. Treatment is based on the Chinese diagnosis of your underlying constitutional patterns, signs and symptoms. For safety and effectiveness, herbs, nutraceuticals should be taken as prescribed by a qualified practitioner of Oriental medicine. PROMOTING HEALTH Our drug free therapy focuses to strengthen your body, health maintenance and the prevention of disease, control pain, achieve longevity, and treatment of various chronic and acute medical conditions. COMMONLY TREATED DISORDERS Abdominal Pain Allergies Anxiety Arthritis Asthma Back/Neck/Shoulder Pain Bladder Disorders Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic Diarrhea Colds & Flu Colitis Constipation Cough Diverticulitis Ear Infections - Acute/Chronic Endometriosis Environmental Toxicities GERD & G I Disorders Golf/Tennis Elbow & other Repetitive Injuries Headaches, especially Migraine & Tension High Acidity - Stomach & Systemic High Blood Pressure Indigestion Insomnia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Knee Pain Menopause Syndrome Menstrual Cramps Morning Sickness Neuritis Neuropathies - all types Nicotine Addiction Palpitations Periodontal Disease (early stage) PMS Post Surgery Pain & Recovery Prostatitis Sciatica Sinusitis Sports Injuries Stress Reduction/Relief Tendonitis Trauma Injuries Upper Respiratory Infections