What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an age-old, affordable, and painless way to keep the body healthy and its immune system functioning properly. Acupuncture promotes natural healing by manipulating energy (or Qi) in the body. It can enhance recuperative power and boost the immune system, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless, and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
What is acupuncture good for? Our patients include individuals with acute injuries or chronic illnesses and people who simply want to improve their overall health to avoid illness and disease. We use medical massage, acupuncture, advanced laser treatments, and other modalities to treat a variety of ailments including acute and chronic pain, digestive issues, addiction, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. We also offer support to patients undergoing fertility and oncology treatments.
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NADA Protocol
What is NADA? NADA, which stands for National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, is used by more than 1000 treatment programs in Canada and the United States*. The protocol is effective for many types of addictions including opiates, alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco. Treatment programs using NADA notice a significant decrease in recidivism. The drug free protocol has few complications, helps prevents relapse, and supports long term recovery.
NADA is virtually painless. It involves placing five small disposable needles in specific points on the outer ear. The treatments must be administered frequently for 30 to 50 minutes at a time. Depending on the patient’s medical issue, NADA is often accompanied by therapeutic support. Patients receiving NADA treatments report reduced cravings, less tension and anxiety, improved sleep, and increased motivation.
*Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist Training Manual, A handbook for individuals training in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s Five Needle Acudetox Protocol. National Acupuncture Detoxification Association 2008.