Our clinic uses sterilized, single-use, stainless steel needles that are so thin the diameter is often compared to that of a human hair. Insertion is relatively painless and most patients describe the sensation as warmth, dullness, pressure, heaviness, or tingling. And, most patients report a profound sense of relaxation and well being both during and after acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of micro-fine needles into points along pathways on the surface of the body called meridians. These points and meridians have a direct relationship with internal organ systems and areas of the body. Stimulation of acupuncture points with needles, electricity, heat or pressure has the effect of moving energy and promoting blood circulation. By manipulating energy and circulation, balance and health is restored.
From a biomedical perspective, acupuncture affects your body's nervous system and circulatory system, which regulates the production, secretion and transportation of various chemical compounds, including hormones, like endorphins, and neurotransmitters. By regulating your body's physiological functions, a state of homeostasis is restored.
For more in-depth information about traditional Chinese medical theory and the various modalities, please visit: Acupuncture.com, Sacred Lotus, or NCCAM Acupuncture.
G&L Acupuncture and Wellness Center
9520 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503-643-1788
G&L Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic
18670 Willamette Dr. Suite #102
West Linn, OR 97068
Phone: 503-635-4888
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