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Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a healthcare treatment that has flourished in China for thousands of years and is widely accepted throughout Asia and in Europe. It has gained acceptance by both western and oriental physicians, medical researchers and the public through positive experiences and clinical results.

Acupuncture's system of diagnosis involves considering you as a whole, not as just isolated symptoms. Acupuncture is practiced based on discerning a "pattern of disharmony" and is treated accordingly. Acupuncturists may use a number of modalities to treat your condition. Dr. Keller may also use herbal medicine, moxibustion and nutrition in combination with acupuncture to treat your problem.

Acupuncture treatments strengthen your physical body, control pain, prevent disease and emphasize an increase in both the quality of your life and your ability to function.

How does Acupuncture work?
Acupuncture uses natural laws and energetics with the application of needles and pressure to specific points on the body. These points are grouped along specific pathways (or meridians) that cross the body.

Health is maintained when energy flows freely through these pathways. When the flow of energy is imbalanced, absent, deficient, interrupted, excessive or blocked in an area, then your health is disrupted. This results in illness, pain, fatigue or many other symptoms. Stimulating appropriate acupuncture points along these meridians regulates this energy.

Acupuncture acts to influence the central and peripheral nervous system. It releases endorphins from the brain, making it an effective treatment for pain management. Acupuncture can be used to affect sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It also affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal system and the activity of the endocrine system, and it improves circulation.

What can I expect during treatment?
Most patients find that the treatment leaves them very relaxed, with a feeling of well-being. We find that most patients are pleasantly surprised at how they feel during the treatment and how easily Dr. Keller places the needles. On occasion, patients sleep through the treatment. A patient may feel a slight sensation upon entry, but the tiny thin needles are specially designed to be virtually painless.

How many treatments are necessary?
Every patient offers a unique constitution to the healing process, making each treatment plan individualized. The length of treatment depends on the type, severity and duration of the condition. An examination will aid in guiding the doctor to the correct treatment for you.

In order to maximize therapeutic results, it is important to follow the doctor's treatment plan and recommendations carefully.

An incomplete course of therapy may very well result in a relapse of your ailment. Our extended programs for health maintenance are designed to promote health and longevity to your body and lifestyle.