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Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness for over 23 centuries. It can remedy and prevent a variety of diseases

What it does
It has been determined that human beings are bioenergetics systems. When the balance of this energy is disturbed, pain or illness results. Acupuncture treatment corrects the energetic imbalance by encouraging the body's natural ability to heal itself, without the use of drugs or surgery.

Acupuncture Techniques
Treatment with acupuncture needles is the most common method of acupuncture treatment. Other techniques are: moxabusion, heat therapy, mild electrical stimulation, laser acupuncture, magnets, massage, dietary supplements, homeopathic substances and Chinese herbs and tea.

Is It For You?
Acupuncture treatments are not only useful for pain management but also are part of a comprehensive system of preventive health care and health maintenance. Athletes use acupuncture to achieve optimum performance levels. Detoxification treatments have been proven to help those with chemical dependency problems.

What is a Treatment Like?
Extremely fine, hair-thin, flexible needles are placed at specific points on the energetic pathways leading to the organs, muscles and nerves of the body. When the needles are inserted you may experience a sensation of tingling or warmth. Some people feel no sensation at all. People are surprised to find that treatments are actually quite relaxing.

A treatment usually takes half to one hour. Acupuncture is scheduled as often as three times a week, even once a day, or as little as twice a month. As symptoms improve, fewer visits are required. You should discuss your treatment program with your acupuncturist as each individual case is unique.

Safety
Acupuncture is a very safe medical procedure when administered by a qualified practitioner. Only sterilized disposable needles are used in this clinic. Dr. Zeyi Chen has practiced for 44 years and never has any accident or complication.

Certification, Licensing and Registration
The practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine is regulated in this state. Dr. Zeyi Chen is recognized as Grandfather of acupuncture in South Carolina by the state.