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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

in Rockville/North Bethesda, Maryland

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Acupuncture & Wellness coaching
North Bethesda, MD

Welcome to The Point Of Stillness!

Acupuncture: A Safe, Natural, and Effective Remedy

Acupuncture is a safe, natural, and effective approach that can provide relief for a wide range of health concerns, including:

  • Women’s health issues: amenorrhea, PMS, menopause-related symptoms, irregular or painful periods, infertility
  • Stress and emotional imbalances: depression, grief, anxiety, panic attacks, anger
  • Sleep disturbances: insomnia, nightmares, sleepwalking
  • Addictions and detoxification support: nicotine, alcohol, drug withdrawal, food cravings
  • Immune system imbalances: allergies, arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia
  • Pain conditions: headaches, migraines, TMJ, back and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Digestive issues: acid reflux, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, gastritis
  • Neurological disorders: peripheral neuropathies, cognitive decline, tremors
  • Surgical preparation and recovery: physical and emotional conditioning before surgery, and supporting post-surgical recovery

Chinese Medicine places a strong emphasis on the value of preventive care, i.e. maintaining health rather than reacting to disease.

A famous quote from the ancient Chinese medical text Su Wen says: “When medicinal therapy is initiated only after someone has fallen ill… it is as though someone has waited to dig a well until he is already weak from thirst.”

In ancient China, the imperial physician was not just a doctor, but a Guardian of Balance, tasked with preserving the emperor’s health long before illness ever appeared. A well-known legend tells that if an emperor became ill, his physicians were punished and lost their credibility. 

Today, we mostly treat physical conditions resulting from imbalances that began developing years earlier. Acupuncture empowers you to observe your body’s signals and take charge of your health. By recognizing imbalances based on subtle signs and addressing them early, classical acupuncture medicine aims to prevent illness before it manifests physically. 

In modern terms, preventive acupuncture course would boost the immunity to fight off a cold, support adaptation to the environment (physical and emotional), fortify all sensory organs, mental focus and productivity, and heightens creativity and vision.

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Moxibustion

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What can acupuncturists treat?

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can effectively treat:

Addiction Anxiety Arthritis Asthma Bronchitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Chronic fatigue Colitis Common cold Constipation Dental pain Depression Diarrhea Digestive Continue reading

How are acupuncturists educated?

Today, acupuncturists undertake three to four years of extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.

How safe is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy, yielding no side effects just feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is little danger of infection from acupuncture needles because they are sterile, used once, and then discarded.

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