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Acupuncture Treatment

Serving Scarborough, ME

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient practice that uses very thin needles to redirect the nervous system and vital energy flows in the body. This therapy uses the philosophies of Eastern Traditional Medicine dating back thousands of years, and is used to treat a multitude of conditions, improve nervous system function, and balance vital energy flows which govern the body’s health.

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    Acupuncture was first recorded using sharpened bone and stone in place of needles in 6000 BCE. As the foundational modality of Eastern Traditional Medicine, Acupuncture provides the knowledge base for all other Eastern methods of assessing and treating health conditions and gives practitioners information on other modalities such as acupressure, moxibustion, and cupping.

    Acupuncture uses the concept of meridians, which function as the body’s energetic circulatory system. The main concept is that energy can be redirected, freed, or otherwise corrected using carefully placed needles. This in turn causes vital energy, ‘Qi,’ or ‘Chi,’ to interact with your body in a more cohesive way, leading to better health and more optimally functioning energy and optimal overall health.

    The Western interpretations and understandings of acupuncture tend to focus on the nervous system and how nervous system signals may be blocked or stimulated by acupuncture needles. Explained in this way, the process can increase blood flow to areas of concern, alter the pain signals the brain receives, and cause the release of natural painkilling compounds. It is worth noting that this difference in understanding is largely semantic as the nervous system is an electrochemical system that transmits information as electrical pulses throughout the body. The modern Western and traditional Eastern understanding of the meridian systems overall have a very strong resemblance at their foundation and work toward the same goal of healing.

  • What does Acupuncture Treat?

    With a focus on collaboration, Oasis Wellness Partners exists to help anyone who walks through our door find optimal wellbeing in whatever form is suitable for them. Whether it’s a relaxing reflexology session after a long work week, or a total Wellness Care package integrating regular chiropractic adjustments along with an intensive regimen of acupuncture and massage, we are here for you and are eager to facilitate your wellness journey.

  • What to expect during Acupuncture Treatment

    With a focus on collaboration, Oasis Wellness Partners exists to help anyone who walks through our door find optimal wellbeing in whatever form is suitable for them. Whether it’s a relaxing reflexology session after a long work week, or a total Wellness Care package integrating regular chiropractic adjustments along with an intensive regimen of acupuncture and massage, we are here for you and are eager to facilitate your wellness journey.

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We look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey towards better health and wellness at Oasis Wellness Partners in Scarborough, Maine. Call 207-833-5549 today to make an appointment.

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