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Our clients choose acupuncture when they are sick or their body is damaged, and also as a preventative measure to balance their body\u2019s systems and promote general resiliency within.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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What is Acupuncture?<\/h3>\n

Traditional acupuncture involves needle insertion, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. Acupuncture originated in China around 100 BC. It involves a needling technique where, after your skin is sterilized, ultra fine needles are inserted quickly with a plastic guide tube. These acupuncture needles can be left for a short period of time in order to stimulate energy points on your body. It all will depend on the area, and your specific condition that is being treated.<\/p>\n

An experienced acupuncturist may manipulate the needles in various ways, and this may involve spinning, flicking, or moving the needle up and down relative to the skin. The needles, once inserted, may cause a dull, localized or aching sensation. This feeling is referred to as \u201cde qi\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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What is Qi?<\/h3>\n

\"TuiYour Qi is your life energy. We all have Qi running throughout our body, and it does so within an integrated system of channels, or meridians. If you have an imbalance or obstruction of Qi, most often health problems and pain will manifest. This is the core philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and an increasing number of medical practitioners have been studying and adopting this alternative method of promoting healing.<\/p>\n

Our acupuncturist, Cynthia Leung<\/strong>, also uses Tui na massage<\/strong>, which is a Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, method of stimulating the flow of Qi using her bare-hands. This means that acupuncture treatment does not always involve needles.<\/p>\n

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Click here to book your acupuncture appointment.<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Does Acupuncture Work?<\/h3>\n

The point of acupuncture treatment is to remove the blockage and then balance the Yin and Yang in your body. At Absolute Health, we offer and practice this holistic way of health care from ancient China because we believe acupuncture is a method to help your body engage with it\u2019s natural healing process. Your body, when stimulated with acupuncture, can produce wonderful results, and our clients have great things to say about their experience with Cynthia Leung.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCynthia is very knowledgeable in her field and has she has helped me with countless back and shoulder pains. She always provides additional tips on what I should be doing to prevent these issues in the future.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\u2013 Patient,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>RateMDs Testimonial August 26, 2016<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Acupuncture is More than Just Pain Relief<\/h3>\n

Many people are fascinated by how acupuncture works. If you want to learn more about the complex system of Qi, the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has put together a great video to help you understand more. Click on the video below.<\/p>\n