Japanese Acupuncture Doesn't Hurt - Japanese Acupuncture

Japanese Acupuncture Doesn't Hurt

Japanese acupuncturists produce needle stimulation, focusing on a specific acupuncture point or "active point." These points are a living phenomenon with changing natures and locations, so they are not a prescription of points found in referencing a textbook. The acupuncturist must have the sensitivity and palpation ability to detect the "active points." Acupuncturists of the Japanese school put a great deal of weight upon finding these precise locations, which explains their ability to produce effective results without using deep needles or strong stimulation.

Japanese acupuncture treatments have been known to assist helping a range of complaints, including aggravated stress (fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression), localized pain (headache, knee pain, back pain), gastric problems (nausea, acid reflux, gastritis), trauma (sprains, strains, bruises) and even infertility. Traditional Japanese acupuncture is particularly suited to those who are uncomfortable with strong needle stimulus or are fatigued or otherwise weakened. It is well-suited for pediatric treatments and can be done without the use of needles.

Lorraine Harris is trained in Traditional Japanese acupuncture. She employs the subtle diagnostic techniques and gentle needling styles of this branch of Oriental Medicine.

What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient technique that originated from China over 3000 years ago and is the fastest growing method of health care in America today. Acupuncture works to restore and balance the body's vital energy (qi or chi) through the use of needles at specific points. In a healthy person the energy flows smoothly. However, if the energy is out of balance or blocked, illness or disease results.

Acupuncture is a relatively painless, natural technique. It consists of the gentle insertion and stimulation of sterile, disposable, small, hair-width needles placed at precise strategic points on the body. While many ...