Acupuncture

A patient getting acupuncture treatment.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture has several benefits, the foremost being quick pain relief. After the first session, you should already begin to feel a difference in your body. Additionally, acupuncture works well with alternative and traditional medicines, allowing your team of healthcare practitioners to provide an integrative approach to your health.

Acupuncture stimulates the body’s immune system and is used to treat various conditions, including:

  • Musculoskeletal pain, including neck, back, shoulder pain, and sciatica
  • Neuralgia
  • Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression
  • Digestive complaints
  • Fertility issues
  • Sleep disorders
  • Allergies
  • Stroke recovery
  • PMS/Menopause symptoms
  • Relief from headaches and eye strain
  • Facial and skin rejuvenation

Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation

What Is Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation?

Facial acupuncture helps decrease fine lines and wrinkles, bringing a natural glow to your face. This treatment has a lifting effect and utilizes the same muscles that are targeted during facelift surgery.

What are the benefits?

Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation works to bring blood and Qi circulation back to your face to reduce inflammation. This improves aging skin, but it is not the only thing we can treat! For example, people who have facial scaring, dark spots, or deep expression lines can also benefit from this treatment. The needling stimulates collagen and elastin production, carrying nutrients back to your cells. We want to rejuvenate the facial skin, facial muscles, and your overall health.

Contraindications

For any questions or concerns, our front desk staff is available via call or phone at 352-331-9229 and our Acupuncture Physician offers free consultations if you would like an in-depth explanation of this treatment.

For your safety, please go through the list of contraindications below to decide if this service is right for you. Exhibiting any of the following could be make this treatment potentially harmful for you. It is also best to eat before your session, as an empty stomach could cause dizziness.

  • Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
  • Problems with bleeding
  • Hemophilia
  • Severe Migraines
  • Vertigo
  • Cancer
  • AIDS
  • Current Herpes outbreak/Cold sores
  • Hepatitis
  • Seizure Disorder/Epilepsy
  • Botox treatments Dermal Filler within the last 3 months (Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, etc.)
  • Face Life surgery within the last year
  • Currently Pregnant
  • Current outbreak of skin disorder (Eczema, Poison Ivy, Hives, etc.)

All patients will be asked to sign a consent form stating that you are not afflicted by the above contraindications, should they choose to make Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation appointment. It will then be required to submit a $65 deposit to hold an appointment slot. We require a 24 hr notice for cancellations in order to have your deposit refunded.

What can you expect in a treatment session?

This is a 90-minute treatment session, but it is not all pokes and needles. You should expect your face to be a bit pink after facial acupuncture, but you will be completely relaxed.

A typical appointment will include:

  1.  Medical Intake
  2. Auricular/Ear Needling, Feet/Body Needling, and then Facial Needling
  3. Rest with the needles for up to 20 minutes
  4.  Facial Cupping
  5.  Facial Gua Sha

Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine – or TCM, refers to a holistic system of medicine that has been practiced for several millennia. As a practice, TCM includes various modalities such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet therapy, and more. According to Dr. Geoffrey Powell of the Powell Chiropractic Health Center in Newberry, FL, chiropractic care and the practice of Chinese Medicine emanate from two different theoretical foundations; however, the two alternative healthcare modalities often complement one another.

How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Relate to Chiropractic Care?

Chinese medicine seeks to treat one’s health holistically - viewing the body as an interconnected system that seeks to balance Qi. Qi (pronounced “Chee”) is a concept that refers to the energy force that flows across various meridians or energetic pathways throughout the body. According to those who practice the long-standing art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a harmonious flow of Qi is essential to maintaining good health. When an imbalance or blockage exists in the flow of Qi, the result often leads to illness or discomfort that manifests at your body's most vulnerable point.

Chiropractic care also recognizes the interconnectedness of the body. However, as a practice, chiropractors work to restore proper alignment of the spine/musculoskeletal system to enhance and optimize one's overall health by improving nerve function. And both healthcare alternative approaches -

  • Emphasize individualized treatment plans based on the patient's specific health condition, lifestyle, and goals.
  • Recognize the value of preventive care in maintaining one's overall health and well-being.
  • Focus on specific pain points to reduce acute and chronic discomfort or pain.
  • Use complementary techniques to support one's overall health.

While Chinese medicine and chiropractic care are based on differing foundations, many find that combining the aspects of each alternative healthcare approach can provide a more comprehensive and personalized approach that allows patients to achieve their health goals and wellness objectives.

The Powell Chiropractic Health Center offers nutritional and functional training and acupuncture services, a fundamental component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to meet the health and cosmetic needs of our clients who live in and around Newberry.

Gua Sha

Gua Sha is an anti-inflammatory tools that allow the immune system to activate while speeding up healing processes and promoting healthy blood flow. This allows the body to recover and pain to decrease. Read below to learn more about this service.

Smooth-edged instruments are used to gently scrape over areas of pain and congestion such as on your face, neck, or back. The pressing motion helps blood flow to increase while regenerating the areas which may be experiencing inflammation. Many people have this done alongside acupuncture.

What symptoms does Gua Sha treat?

This technique is great for the following symptoms:

  • Chronic back pain
  • Neck or joint pain
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Muscle pain and stiffness
  • Swollen areas, such as under the eyes
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