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 ACUPUNCTURE The Voyageur Athletic Therapy Clinic provides acupuncture treatment by a certified acupuncturist. Wendy Hampson is a certified acupuncturist as well as a certified athletic therapist. She provides acupuncture treatment for sports injuries that has proven to be effective for pain control and accelerating healing. If you would like further information about how acupuncture can help you, or to make an appointment, please call the clinic at ext. 1031. Acupuncture is an ancient technique in which a skilled practitioner inserts hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to prevent or treat illness. Acupuncture originated in China and is part of the holistic system on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which views health as a constantly changing flow of energy, or qi (pronounced chee). According to TCM, qi flows through the body via 14 channels and if there is an imbalance in the flow of this energy, then TCM believes this to be the cause of disease or illness. To strengthen the flow of qi, an acupuncturist inserts a number of tiny, sterile, flexible needles just under the skin at certain points called acupoints.
WILL IT HURT? Most people don’t feel pain with treatment, however there are sensations. WHAT SENSATIONS WILL I FEEL? There are two types of sensations: Insertion of the needle causes people to feel a little, quick pinch or no sensation. After insertion the person will usually feel tingling, numbness, heaviness, ache, or warmth.
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE TREATMENT? Generally one treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. HOW FAST WILL I NOTICE A DIFFERENCE? Everyone is different, however the average time to notice differences would be about 5 to 15 treatments. WHAT ARE THE NEEDLES LIKE? The needles are sterile stainless steel and their action is one of stimulating the body’s own natural healing processes, without introducing any other substances.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm For more information or to make an appointment:
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