MEDICINE

      Oriental Medicine encompass a variety of Asian health care therapies. Acupuncture and Chinese

Herbology are the front runners of Oriental Medicine, but also included are moxibustion guasha, cupping,

dietary modifications, Tuina, living and working quarters placement, and the various Qi manipulation

techniques in Qi Gong, Tia Qi Chuan, and other more external martial arts.

ACUPUNCTURE

      Acupuncture is a major part of Oriental Medicine, a complete system that is used to diagnose and treat

\illness, prevent disease and improve well-being. In itself, it is effective for physical, psychological and

emotional problems. Acupuncture originated in China more than 2,500 years ago and, due to its proven

effectiveness has been embraced throughout the world since that time.

HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS

     Recently science has determined that human beings are complex bioelectric systems. This understanding

has been the foundation of acupuncture practice for several thousand years. Energy circulates throughout the

body along well-defined pathways. Points on the skin along these pathways are energetically connected to

specific organs, body structures, and systems. If this energy circulation is disrupted, optimum function is

affected and this results in pain or illness. Acupuncture points are stimulated to balance the circulation of energy,

which influence the health of the entire being.

TYPES OF TREATMENT

     Treatment with acupuncture needles is the most commonly used technique. However, acupuncturist or Doctor

of Oriental Medicine may utilize other modalities such as individualized herbal prescriptions, dietary modifications,

moxibustion (a form of heat therapy), lifestyle counseling, various styles of massage, movement techniques

and specific therapeutic exercises.

HOW ACUPUNCTURE FEELS

     Prior to their first treatment, many people do not believe that acupuncture can be painless. Different sensations

such as warmth or pressure may be felt, but the energetic sensation differs from pain. People often comment that

the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and relaxing. Acupuncture needles are very fine, about the size of a thick hair.

They are solid and nothing is injected through them. Over the centuries, refined needle insertion techniques have

been developed which enable the skilled acupuncturist to place a needle with little or no sensation.

SAFETY

     State and federal agencies have established strict procedures for needle sterilization. Knowledge and proper

utilization of these procedures are part of licensing examinations. In order to assure your complete confidence,

many practitioners use pre-sterilized, disposable needles as does Dr. Du  and Dr. Borzillo.

BENEFITS

     Since acupuncture promotes the body's natural healing ability, most conditions can be corrected or improved.

Oriental Medicine is a comprehensive system of preventive health care and health maintenance. The effectiveness of

acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is well documented and extends far beyond the conception that it is only useful

for chronic pain management or as an analgesic.