·Are There Additional Treatment Procedures?
Often other techniques may be used during a treatment at the discretion of the acupuncturist. These include moxibustion (burning herbs to heat acu-points), cupping (suction), auricular therapy (ear acupuncture), tui na (Asian massage), and acupressure. This is what makes our San Diego Acupuncture unique!
·What is the Aim of Acupuncture Treatment?
The acupuncturist uses a sophisticated and complex system of diagnostic methods that take into consideration the person as a whole, discerning the body's pattern of disharmony rather than isolated symptoms. The aim is not to only eliminate or alleviate symptoms, but more importantly to treat the underlying cause increase the ability to function, and improve the quality of life.