Acupuncture Office of Dr. Sara Ryan,
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A Place for Healing and Wellness What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a healing method handed down to us from ancient China. It involves the insertion of hair thin, filoform needles into prescribed points throughout the body. Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? TCM refers to the whole body of traditional Chinese Medical Knowledge and practices. Besides acupuncture, these practices include Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese medical massage, Qi Gong (or Chinese therapeutic yoga/exercise meditation), dietary therapy, and exercise therapy. Chinese medicine is a holistic medicine and uses every tool available to promote health and healing. What does "health" mean in TCM? Health means the same thing in TCM as in Western medicine; however it is looked at in a wider manner than we are accustomed to in the West. TCM views the entire person as an interconnected web, in which all parts must be healthy and balanced for true health to be present. |
Common questionsDoes this mean that I will have to achieve enlightenment to stop my neck from hurting? What does science have to say about Acupuncture? Can acupuncture be used for the treatment of sports or work related injuries? Can I continue taking my regular medicine while receiving acupuncture? Can acupuncture be used with children? Can acupuncture help senior citizens? Can acupuncture help when other treatments have failed? Does acupuncture hurt? What if my doctor isn’t familiar with the benefits of acupuncture? |
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Sara Ryan, D.Ac. 130 Gano Street, Providence, RI 02906 phone(401)261-6247 fax (401)223-0160 |
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