Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a painless and effective way to treat a number of conditions. By inserting small, very fine needles (i.e. only the thickness of two human hair strands) at your acupuncture points, it sends signals to the brain, red flagging the area of concern. In turn, the brain aids by sending more blood flow to the affected area, decreasing inflammation and increasing endorphins which are our “feel good” hormones.  Research supports that Acupuncture increases circulation, decreasing inflammation and promotes the release of endorphins, our body’s “natural painkillers.” Many people assume acupuncture is a treatment used by practitioners just for pain. It may be true that regular treatment does decrease pain, however, there is a wide range of conditions it can treat. Regular acupuncture treatments promotes natural healing and improves overall health.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the effectiveness of Acupuncture for treatment of the following conditions:

Note: This is not a comprehensive list, but rather a small window into the true possibility of what this treatment protocol can manage

• Low back pain

• Neck pain

• Sciatica

• Headaches

• TMJ

• Digestive problems

• Tennis elbow

• Arthritis and Joint pain

• Knee pain

• Arthritis of the shoulder

• Dental pain

• Acute and chronic digestive issues

• Depression

• Induction of labor

• Breech birth presentation

• Morning sickness

• Nausea and vomiting

• Managing fertility

• Addressing hormonal imbalances

• Insomnia

At Nirvana Wellness Centre we perform both Contemporary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Contemporary Acupuncture is conducted by our Chiropractors and Naturopaths with a focus on musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and disease prevention  and TCM- based is performed by our Registered Acupuncturist.

Our Naturopath at Nirvana Wellness also uses electrostimulation acupuncture to treat back and neck pain and other various chronic pain issues. To conduct electrostimulation, the Naturopath simply adds little electrode clips to specific acupuncture needles during an acupuncture session. The electrodes are part of a machine that creates a low-grade electrical impulse at a specific frequency and intensity. The sensation experienced is similar to a buzzing or tapping, is mild, and still allows the patient to relax for the duration of the treatment. Our Doctors are here to guide you as to which type of acupuncture treatment would be best suited for you.