Education of an Acupuncturist
Education of the Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist Becoming a R.Ac. There are also several programs offered throughout Canada. Comprehensive training in areas such as science, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, lifestyle and Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities and diagnostics Development of advanced skills... {read more}What health conditions can Acupuncture treat?
Though today we know this list to be more extensive, in 1979 the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following list of common conditions proven to respond to TCM Acupuncture: Mental-Emotional: Anxiety Depression Stress Insomnia Upper Respiratory Tract: Acute sinusitis {read more}What are the effects of Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has six main "canopy effects". Analgesic: The most commonly known effect of acupuncture is the relief/reduction of pain Sedation: Acupuncture decreases the delta and theta wave activity in the brain resulting in deep relaxation and/or sleep. This affect allows {read more}What is an Acupuncturist?
Acupuncturists (R.Ac’s) are skilled health care professionals who apply the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the form of Acupuncture. They care for patients by evaluating and treating pain and illness and in maintaining health and wellness. Acupuncturists have specialized... {read more}What is Acupuncture?
Simply stated, Acupuncture is the stimulation of Qi (pronounced “chee”) flow throughout the body through the insertion of thin stainless steel needles into specific sites on the body. Acupuncture is one component of Traditional Chinese medicine. According to Traditional Chinese... {read more}Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine
If you are interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture please feel free to follow the links provided. What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? The philosophical framework for the practice of acupuncture is grounded in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM offers... {read more}What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Philosophy and Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Practice The philosophical framework for the practice of acupuncture is grounded in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM offers a perspective on the nature of illness and health that is uniquely different... {read more}