By Abi Morrison L.Ac., Guest Columnist
There is good evidence that acupuncture’s ability to heal has been used worldwide for millennia. Historical texts show that it has been refined by continuous use in Asia for thousands of years.
Some of the top reasons I recommend seeking a Licensed Acupuncturist for safe, professional care are: you want your health care addressed by a professional who will understand your unique needs, your problems have not been corrected by the “traditional” approach, you feel your difficulties are affecting many areas of your life, and you feel your own natural resilience can be enhanced.
People are searching for practitioners that take into account their wellbeing as a whole, and understand the unique way that stress affects them as an individual.
The acupuncture approach supports the immune and nervous systems, regulating our hormones and reducing inflammatory processes- the cause of so many chronic diseases. Acupuncture and ancient Chinese herbal formulas reduce pain in many situations, speeding the repair of musculoskeletal issues, as well as other conditions.
Patients are often pleasantly surprised by how relaxing acupuncture can be. Careful choices of points, energy pathways, or meridians, are stimulated to assist the body’s self-regulation. Asian medicine also includes bodywork, exercise, and dietary components to assist achievement of optimal health with the least amount of pharmaceutical intervention. Consider acupuncture for ailments such as asthma, digestive disorders, depression, insomnia, migraines, sinus conditions, and gynecological problems.
Licensed practitioners offer a wide range of services from Community Acupuncture, where people are treated in a group setting, to private, one to one treatments. Licensed Acupuncturists have extensive academic and clinical training with ongoing education as a license requirement. Be sure to seek out a “Licensed Acupuncturist” for fully qualified and careful attention.
Abi Morrison is a licensed acupuncturist and president of the Maine Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She owns Red Bird Acupuncture in Rockland.
