Acupuncture

Professional Acupuncture from a Dedicated Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Many people who have not found relief with Western medicine turn to traditional Eastern medicine for their health and wellness, citing countless benefits to these tried and true practices and techniques. With Sarah Jenkins, patients can find professional acupuncture services designed to improve their mental and physical wellness, and she has the expertise and qualifications required to treat a broad assortment of physical and emotional ailments.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body using very thin filiform needles to elicit a therapeutic effect. It has been demonstrated that applying minimal pressure to these specific points stimulates the central nervous system and improves the body’s natural healing ability.

Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners believe that there are more than 2,000 acupuncture points. These points are connected by pathways throughout the body. It is these pathways that are responsible for the body’s energy flow, or Qi. By improving your body’s energy flow and eliminating any disruptions to these pathways, true physical and mental wellness can be achieved.

What Does Acupuncture Do?

Acupuncture practitioners are able to tap into the body’s own immune system to promote well-being and improve the body’s natural healing abilities. When thin needles are used to apply light pressure to specific acupuncture points, they stimulate the body’s central nervous system and other bodily systems, releasing chemicals into the body via the muscles, spinal cord, brain, and other major organs.

Modern research has demonstrated acupuncture’s effects on the nervous system, endocrine and immune function, the cardiovascular system, and digestive health. It can release endorphins (your body’s natural pain-killers), manage inflammation by increasing local circulation, and modulate the immune system by increasing natural killer cells. By stimulating the body’s various internal healing mechanisms, acupuncture can help resolve your pain, improve your sleep, support your digestive function, and improve your overall health and well-being.

Benefits of Acupuncture

• It Is Safe. When performed correctly by a qualified practitioner, acupuncture poses little to no risk to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• It Has an Extremely Low Risk of Side Effects. Unlike with many Western medications and treatments, acupuncture has few known side effects. Most patients can continue ongoing acupuncture treatments and never experience any negative side effects whatsoever.
• It Can Reduce Stress. Most patients feel little to no discomfort throughout their treatment and, in fact, report feeling very relaxed throughout the procedure.
• It Can Be Used in Combination with Other Treatments. Because acupuncture does not pose any danger and rarely brings any negative side effects, it can be used in combination with other treatment methods safely. This allows patients to utilize a multi-faceted healing approach when dealing with their health and wellness and helps them to find relief where conventional treatments may have failed.
• It Is a Drug-Free Treatment Option. While traditional pain medications can be effective, they can also be highly addictive. These medications should be avoided by those prone to addiction. In addition, many people are unable to take these powerful medications due to negative interactions with other necessary medications. In both of these situations, acupuncture can be used to treat pain effectively while eliminating the danger of medication mixing or potential for addiction.

Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture treatment is a whole-body wellness plan. Sarah Jenkins is a highly skilled and qualified acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practitioner. You can trust that she will take the time to get to know you and your pain points to understand your unique situation before customizing an acupuncture treatment plan designed with your wellness in mind. She can provide acupuncture treatment for pain and injuries, headaches and migraines, women’s health, digestive problems, sinus and allergy issues, skin conditions, mood conditions, and much more. Whether you are seeking treatment for a specified ailment or simply working towards optimal health, we encourage you to take the first step towards improving your health and wellness today.