Community Acupuncture on Cape Cod
Natural Health Care Affordable for All
Community Acupuncture on Cape Cod
Natural Health Care Affordable for All
Community Acupuncture on Cape Cod
Affordable, Effective Health Care
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Community Acupuncture on Cape Cod
Licensed Acupuncturists Diana Di Gioia, Antonio DaSilva & Daphne Jochnick
775 Main Street (Rt. 28), Suite A, West Dennis, MA 02670
508-398-7770
Licensed Acupuncturists Diana Di Gioia, Antonio DaSilva & Daphne Jochnick
775 Main Street (Rt. 28), Suite A, West Dennis, MA 02670
508-398-7770
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture, and the classical theories on which it is based, is part of a centuries-old system of medicine. This system, originating in China more than two thousand years ago, has its own style of diagnosis and its own language for describing the human body.
Best known in the U.S. as a safe and effective treatment for pain, acupuncture can also address many other medical complaints, from stress and anxiety to the common cold or chronic illness, often while reducing or eliminating the need for prescription drugs.
When combined, as it is in China, with Chinese herbal medicine, the opportunities to enhance the health of body, mind and spirit are expanded even further. Truly, those of us in the west are only beginning to tap its healing potential.
Acupuncture, and the classical theories on which it is based, is part of a centuries-old system of medicine. This system, originating in China more than two thousand years ago, has its own style of diagnosis and its own language for describing the human body.
Best known in the U.S. as a safe and effective treatment for pain, acupuncture can also address many other medical complaints, from stress and anxiety to the common cold or chronic illness, often while reducing or eliminating the need for prescription drugs.
When combined, as it is in China, with Chinese herbal medicine, the opportunities to enhance the health of body, mind and spirit are expanded even further. Truly, those of us in the west are only beginning to tap its healing potential.
HOW IT WORKS
Traditional Acupuncture Theory sees the body as dynamically connected by pathways called Meridians. These Meridians pass very near the body surface, while interior connections link them to various tissues, organs, systems and body functions. Meridians are responsible for circulating substances (called Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang) throughout the body. When points along these Meridians are treated (most commonly with acupuncture needles) it improves free flow within the Meridians, thus nudging the body back towards balance. It is the acupuncturist’s job to determine exactly which meridians or systems are out of balance, and then choose the meridians and points most suited for restoring balance.
Traditional Acupuncture Theory sees the body as dynamically connected by pathways called Meridians. These Meridians pass very near the body surface, while interior connections link them to various tissues, organs, systems and body functions. Meridians are responsible for circulating substances (called Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang) throughout the body. When points along these Meridians are treated (most commonly with acupuncture needles) it improves free flow within the Meridians, thus nudging the body back towards balance. It is the acupuncturist’s job to determine exactly which meridians or systems are out of balance, and then choose the meridians and points most suited for restoring balance.
DIAGNOSIS
While some styles of acupuncture involve complex diagnoses that require an extensive health history, the distal point style we practice is fairly straight forward. The precise location of a problem, such as pain or numbness, along with analysis of the pulse, is often enough for us to design an effective treatment. By treating meridians that have an internal connection with the area of pain, we’re able to treat a problem area without ever needling it directly. The most common example of this is back pain, which we treat without ever putting needles into the back itself.
While some styles of acupuncture involve complex diagnoses that require an extensive health history, the distal point style we practice is fairly straight forward. The precise location of a problem, such as pain or numbness, along with analysis of the pulse, is often enough for us to design an effective treatment. By treating meridians that have an internal connection with the area of pain, we’re able to treat a problem area without ever needling it directly. The most common example of this is back pain, which we treat without ever putting needles into the back itself.
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE
Most patients are delighted to find that acupuncture treatments are comfortable and enjoyable. The thin stainless needles rarely cause discomfort, and generally result in a feeling of peacefulness and relaxation. In our clinic, it’s very common for folks to fall asleep during treatment. We leave needles in at least forty-five minutes, in order to give the treatment its fullest effect. Some people feel energized after the treatment, while others may wish to rest. Many notice both symptoms and energy improving in the days following treatment.
Most patients are delighted to find that acupuncture treatments are comfortable and enjoyable. The thin stainless needles rarely cause discomfort, and generally result in a feeling of peacefulness and relaxation. In our clinic, it’s very common for folks to fall asleep during treatment. We leave needles in at least forty-five minutes, in order to give the treatment its fullest effect. Some people feel energized after the treatment, while others may wish to rest. Many notice both symptoms and energy improving in the days following treatment.
WHAT IT TREATS
The World Health Organization of the United Nations considers acupuncture to be a safe and effective treatment for many conditions. Here are some of the ailments most commonly treated by acupuncture:
The World Health Organization of the United Nations considers acupuncture to be a safe and effective treatment for many conditions. Here are some of the ailments most commonly treated by acupuncture:
HOW MANY TREATMENTS
The evidence from both clinical studies in the U.S. and centuries of practice in China is very clear: frequent, regular treatment is by far the most effective way to use acupuncture. Individual responses do vary, and acute, recent onset conditions can turn around quite quickly. But for chronic problems and problems of aging, a series of treatments is essential to getting good results. An acupuncturist can try to determine how many visits will be necessary by assessing the person's overall health and the nature of the main complaint. Three to five treatments are often recommended as a start, to see how the person responds to acupuncture, before a more precise prediction can be made.
The evidence from both clinical studies in the U.S. and centuries of practice in China is very clear: frequent, regular treatment is by far the most effective way to use acupuncture. Individual responses do vary, and acute, recent onset conditions can turn around quite quickly. But for chronic problems and problems of aging, a series of treatments is essential to getting good results. An acupuncturist can try to determine how many visits will be necessary by assessing the person's overall health and the nature of the main complaint. Three to five treatments are often recommended as a start, to see how the person responds to acupuncture, before a more precise prediction can be made.
SAFETY
We use only pre-sterilized, disposable needles, thus minimizing risk of infection. The treatments are safe, non-toxic, and generally without any side effects.
SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF ACUPUNCTURE
Nearly three decades of scientific scrutiny of acupuncture came together in 1997, when the National Institute of Health held a consensus conference on the matter. After reviewing research and presentations made by dozens of experts in the field, the NIH concluded, “there is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine”. (NIH Consensus Statement, 1997). The NIH pointed to several explanations researchers have uncovered for acupuncture's effectiveness, including its ability to trigger the release of neuropeptides and other neurochemicals, stimulate the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, alter immune function and change the regulation of blood flow.
We use only pre-sterilized, disposable needles, thus minimizing risk of infection. The treatments are safe, non-toxic, and generally without any side effects.
SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF ACUPUNCTURE
Nearly three decades of scientific scrutiny of acupuncture came together in 1997, when the National Institute of Health held a consensus conference on the matter. After reviewing research and presentations made by dozens of experts in the field, the NIH concluded, “there is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine”. (NIH Consensus Statement, 1997). The NIH pointed to several explanations researchers have uncovered for acupuncture's effectiveness, including its ability to trigger the release of neuropeptides and other neurochemicals, stimulate the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, alter immune function and change the regulation of blood flow.
| Addictions/Smoking | Immune Deficiencies |
| Allergies/Asthma | Infertility |
| Anxiety/Depression | Nausea/Morning Sickness |
| Arthritis/Joint Pain | Neck Pain |
| Back Pain | Neuropathy |
| Bladder/Kidney Problems | Paralysis/Numbness |
| Constipation/Diarrhea | Sciatica |
| Colds/Flu | Shoulder Pain |
| Coughs/Bronchitis | Skin Problems |
| Fatigue | Stress/Tension |
| Gynecological Disorders (PMS) | Tendonitis/Carpal Tunnel |
| Headaches/Migraines | Vision Problems |
| High Blood Pressure |