Acupuncture

Acupuncture for the Florida Keys and South Florida

Acupuncture  is an alternative medicine practice originating in ancient China that treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles which have been inserted into acupuncture points in the skin. A key component of Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain but can be used to treat a wide variety of disorders. 

 

In Chinese medicine, it’s thought that energy, called chi (pronounced “chee”), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians. Illness or disorder occurs when something blocks or unbalances your chi. Acupuncture is a way to unblock or influence chi and help it flow back into balance.

An acupuncturist will look for the places points) on your body along these meridians to access the chi that is blocked or not flowing right. Each of the points relates to certain health problems or body functions. The acupuncture needles are inserted into those points to achieve the healing effect.

Styles of Acupuncture

• Auricular Acupuncture

• Meridian Balancing Technique

• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

At Florida Keys Acupuncture we practice Traditional Chinese Acupuncture using sterilized needles that are packed individually and are never reused. We have helped with a wide variety of conditions, including respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular back pain and joint problems. Click here for a full list of conditions for which acupuncture has been known to be effective.

Preparing for Your Treatment

Fill out the patient forms as fully and thoroughly as you can. For your first session, expect it to last about an hour and half (subsequent sessions will last about an hour. Wear comfortable clothing and make sure you don’t arrive for appointment on an empty stomach.

Make Your Appointment

Click here to request an appointment or call us at 305-664-4558  to schedule or for any questions you may have on acupuncture or alternative medicine.

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