Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, 3,000 years of knowledge.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
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Acupuncture is a holistic medical system that has been used for thousands of years. Hair thin needles are inserted at specific locations on the body which send signals to the brain to stimulate blood, oxygen, hormone and nutrient flow through the body.

Often acupuncturists will refer to "Qi", and the flow of Qi through the acupuncture channels or meridians.   There are different kinds of Qi in the body, some that have to do with immune function or the nutrition we derive from our food. The literal translation of Qi is vital air.  We can relate this to oxygen, essential for all bodily functions.

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The main reason we have chronic pain in the body is a lack of blood flow and circulation to the area.  The blood carries all the essential healing nutrients the body needs to repair itself. Oxygen, anti-inflammatory agents, immune cells, hormones all travel via the blood.  Acupuncture helps stimulate the blood flow and activates the nervous system so it can heal. We can work directly into muscle fibers to release tension and stimulate particular nerve and Qi pathways to activate the bodies innate healing response.  Acupuncture also stimulates the release of endorphins and enkephalins, which help regulate your bodies response to pain.
What Can Acupuncture Treat?

​Pain
Neck, back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, arthritis, knee and ankle pain, toothache, carpal tunnel, stomach pain, post operative pain.  All types of pain.
Circulatory
Angina, palpitations, atherosclerosis, hypertension
Digestive
IBS, constipation, diarrhea, morning sickness, indigestion, colitis, acid reflux
Respiratory
Asthma, bronchitis, allergies, flu/common cold, sinusitis, sore throat                                                                                           
Gynecological
menopause, menstrual irregularities and pain, infertility, PMS
Emotional
Depression, anxiety, SAD, stress, drug addiction, insomnia
Neurological
Bells Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, post stroke syndrome, numbness, TMJ
Urogenital
incontinence, UTI, frequent urination, reproductive problems
Other
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, skin conditions
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cosmetic Acupuncture

Includes red light and nano-needling

increases collagen, decrease fine lines and give gentle lift 

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ElectRo-Stim

Select needles can be connected to an electo-stim machine.

Great for pain relief!

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​Please do not come for treatment if you have a signs of cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat, body aches.
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Preparing For Treatment
It is best to eat something within a couple of hours of your treatment.  Wear something comfortable and loose, or bring a change of clothes. Acupuncture can lower your blood pressure, if you normally have low blood pressure, be sure to hydrate well and take your time getting up from the treatment.  When you arrive for your first treatment you will fill out a comprehensive health history form.  The practitioner will ask some questions related to your health and may look at your tongue and take your pulse.  These are traditional Chinese diagnostic methods which help in making a diagnosis of your condition.
When you enter the treatment space, be aware that it is a quiet space.  Please use our indoor voice and no talking on cell phones.  Treatments usually last about 1 hour, a little longer for new patients. 
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After Your Treatment
After your acupuncture treatment you most likely will feel very relaxed, it may feel like an altered state if your body is not used to the kind of deep relaxation that acupuncture stimulates.  You may feel energized soon after, or you may feel like going home and napping.  Whatever happens is your bodies own healing mechanism.  We suggest no vigorous exercise after a treatment, gentle yoga or a walk is ok.  Drink lots of water, acupuncture can stimulate a detox or healing response.  Avoid alcohol, coffee and cigarettes. Treat yourself well afterwards, acupuncture stimulates your bodies own healing mechanisms so don't negate the effects by doing stressful things to your body, mind and digestive system.
Chinese Medicine is more than just acupuncture.  Stress management, exercise, diet and herbal support may be part of your program.
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Move Qi and blood

Cupping

Great for muscle pain!

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Food As Medicine

Diet, herbs or supplements.

Part of a healthy lifestyle

Location

 Featherstone Health

75 Soledad Drive
Monterey, CA 93940 
tel 831 657-9937
​featherstoneacupuncture@gmail.com

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