Acupuncture
Acupuncture stimulates the balance and flow of Qi (pronounced chee) energy that in Traditional Chinese Medicine is considered essential to health. When the body is healthy, Qi flows smoothly through the meridians that make up a conceptual network of pathways throughout the entire body. Sometimes these channels can become blocked due to strong emotions, poor diet, stress, heredity, or trauma. Through acupuncture, Port Moody and Coquitlam patients can open meridians and achieve the energy flow they need for optimal balance and health.
The body’s 12 main meridians surface to skin level 12 times throughout the body, allowing us to “reach” the channels with acupuncture needles. Each meridian corresponds to a certain internal organ. Stimulation of acupuncture points has been shown to trigger physiological reactions including the release of pain-relieving endorphins, lowering of blood pressure, and more. Acupuncture’s biggest benefit, however, is increasing the body’s natural ability to heal.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
If new to the idea of acupuncture, Port Moody and Coquitlam residents may have a few questions. First and foremost – does it hurt? Believe it or not, acupuncture is not painful. The sterile needles we use at Momentum Therapeutics may have long handles, but the actual needle is too tiny to cause much pain because we insert them only millimeters (or less) into your skin, depending on your condition, constitution, and size.
Acupuncture or dry needling — which one do I need?
Both use fine needles. That is most of what they have in common.
Traditional acupuncture is practised by a Registered Acupuncturist and draws on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Needles are placed at defined points along meridian lines and usually left in place for 15 to 30 minutes, and treatment is guided by the flow of Qi and the balance of Yin and Yang.
Dry needling — sometimes called intramuscular stimulation — is practised by trained physiotherapists working from Western musculoskeletal anatomy. Needles target trigger points inside a tight muscle to prompt it to release. Sessions are shorter and the needling is more localised to the area being treated.
A rough guide: if the problem is a specific tight or painful muscle, dry needling is usually the more direct route. If you are looking for a broader treatment approach, or your concern is not purely musculoskeletal, acupuncture is likely the better fit.
Both are available at Momentum Therapeutics in Coquitlam, and both are covered by most extended health plans. If you are not sure which to book, call us and we will point you to the right practitioner.
Patient:- “When I gave acupuncture a try, I was mainly curious about the process. Surprisingly, during the treatment, it was the first time I experienced deep relaxation, free from my usual racing thoughts. I felt this incredible energy flowing through my body, which was an amazing experience. Now, I’m completely hooked on it.”
RATES (GST included)
First Visit: 60-75min — $120
Follow Up Visit: 45min — $120
New Patient Administration Fee: $5 on the first visit
Cancellation Policy: Please respect our time, and be aware of our 48-hour cancellation policy. A fee will apply for your missed appointment if less notice is given. ICBC & Extended Health Companies will not provide coverage for missed appointments.
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