Acupuncture | Sutra Acupuncture

About Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient healing medicine that has existed over 3,000 years and has been used to treat many health conditions. It is performed on the body through needling on the body sites called the acupuncture points and stimulates and promotes our body to utilize its internal resources to restore the balance of our body. Acupuncture has been proven effective and safe, and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute of Health (NIH) for the following conditions:

Musculoskeletal pain (neck, jaws, shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, back, hips, legs, knees, ankles, feet, joints, other sports related pain and injuries)
Headache and migraine
Seasonal allergies (hay fever, rhinitis)
Depression, stress and anxiety
Insomnia or sleep disorders
Asthma and acute bronchitis
Nausea and vomiting
Common cold and flu (cough, sore throat)
Toothache/ post-operative dental pain
Gastrointestinal and digestive symptoms

Neurological disorders (nerve pain, muscle atrophy, post stroke recovery)
Facial paralysis (Bell's palsy)
Fertility issues
Genitourinary systems
Women's gynecological conditions
Men's health issues
Addiction (smoking and alcohol)
Skin conditions (acne, dermatitis)
Support for pre and post-operative procedures
Ear disorders (ringing in ear, Meniere's)
Side effects from post radiation or chemotherapy

How does Acupuncture work?

According to Traditional Chinese medical theory, illness arises when the cyclical flow of Qi, the life energy flowing through our body, in the meridians becomes unbalanced or blocked. Acupuncture points are located along the pathways of energy known as meridians that connect all of our major organs. Different types of Acupuncture techniques performed on specific acupuncture points can re-balance and/or unblock the cyclical flow of Qi in the meridian system.

To get the most out of the treatment, keep a few things in mind:

Please show up on time
Eat a small meal 1-3 hours before treatment. Patients should not undergo acupuncture treatments on an empty stomach because it may cause lightheadedness.
Wear loose, comfortable clothes
Be sure to discuss any questions or concerns with your acupuncturist
Refrain from overexertion, drugs or alcohol for at least six hours after treatment
Follow your treatment plan between visits
Keep all of your appointments, as each visit builds upon the previous ones

Patients should also notify their practitioner if they have Hepatitis, HIV/AIDs or any other pre-existing conditions such as hemophilia, cancer, the flu, etc. so the practitioner can help manage the condition more successfully and take the necessary precautions during treatment.

Pregnant individuals must advise practitioners of their condition as certain precautions need to be taken.