Empowering you to reach your health goals with skilled, compassionate care
Stress is part of every person’s life
We are challenged by our relationships, work environment, time constraints, health issues, dietary factors, and adapting to a rapidly changing world. How well we react to these stresses determines whether we thrive or are thrown off balance.
Classical acupuncture
can support our ability to move through life challenges in a healthy way. Many people notice feeling better emotionally after acupuncture, regardless of their reason for coming in. It has been said that the body is the subconscious mind (see “The Molecules of Emotion” by Candace Pert, Ph.D.). True healing takes place in the physical body and the mind simultaneously. Chinese Medicine teaches us that every chronic disease has an emotional component. Acupuncture can help release trauma from the body and, along with psychotherapy, has been helpful to people suffering from PTSD. Acupuncturists without Borders was formed as an aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and has been sending acupuncturists to major disaster areas around the world. Classical acupuncture is also helpful for trauma that has occurred earlier in life as in early childhood trauma.
Acupuncture and Pain
There are many different types of pain that people can experience, and acupuncture along with manual manipulation (massage, myofacial release, CranioSacral therapy, stretching), can almost always eliminate these pains. Back pain, Neck Pains, Arthritis and Migraines are all common forms of pain that can be treated. Pain occurs when the circulation is blocked in the meridians. This can happen because of chronic tension (due to stress, repetitive use or improper postural alignment); it can also be caused by trauma or structural issues (bone and cartlidge). Depending on where you are experiencing pain, it can be treated by releasing tension and restoring proper circulation along the meridians.
What is Acupuncture and is it painful?
Acupuncture is rooted in Oriental Medicine, a healing tradition which is at least 5,000 years old. It involves inserting very fine needles into points on the skin to treat pain or restore health.
Our sterile and disposable needles are extremely thin. Some people feel no pain at all; it is normal to feel heaviness, distention, tingling or a momentary electrical sensation. Once the needles are in, patients generally rest very comfortably. Most people find acupuncture very relaxing.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Acupuncture has been used safely in China for thousands of years. Even in modern times it is still the treatment of choice for a quarter of the world’s population.
Side effects are rare and generally pass quickly. These may include: nausea or dizziness during or after a session, slight bleeding or bruising after the needles are withdrawn.
Marie Regis is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist trained in Classical Acupuncture, and a Licensed Massage Therapist.
What conditions can Acupuncture treat?
Hundreds of scientific studies have been conducted demonstrating that Acupuncture can treat a variety of illnesses. The World Health Organization reports that over 30 medical conditions can be safely and effectively treated with Acupuncture, including: neurological, gastrointestinal, gynecological, autoimmune, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.
Acupuncture has also been successfully used in conjunction with psychotherapy to support emotional health.
The following conditions are known to have been helped by acupuncture:
How does Acupuncture work?
The Qi, or vital energy of the body flows in particular channels in the body, much like rivers hydrate and nourish the earth. Any obstruction in this flow acts like a dam: it backs up in certain areas and doesn’t sufficiently nourish other areas. Acupuncture points are strategic places in the bodily landscape which affect this flow in very particular ways.
A skilled acupuncturist uses these points to restore balance thereby adjusting blood flow, supporting the healthy function of organs and of the nervous and hormonal systems. The harmonious cooperation between many organ systems is fundamental to every acupuncture treatment strategy.
Acupuncturist treat people, not diseases. All treatments are individually tailored, based on an Oriental diagnosis. Acupuncturist also use a variety of other techniques including massage and heat (moxibustion).
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments vary from person to person; acute, recently acquired conditions may only require a few visits; chronic, longstanding problems may require weekly or biweekly treatments for several months.
Our Address and Tel. NR
29 Barstow Road, Suite 304
Great Neck, NY 11021
516-455-2206
If you’re interested in making an appointment, please fill out the ‘Health Questionnaire’ here or of you prefer print out a paper questionnaire and bring it with you.