FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS JAPANESE ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture (Shin-kyu/Hari-Kyu in Japanese) originated in China but has evolved into a very refined and effective treatment procedure in Japan. Although acupuncture has been practiced throughtout Asia for centuries, it has been recently gaining popularity internationally as a safe and effective way of treating health problems. Japanese acupuncture is particularly suited to people who are uncomfortable with strong needle stimulation.

IS JAPANESE ACUPUNCTURE PAINFUL?

Usually Japanese acupuncture needles are painless. Japanese acupuncture needles are normally very thin (less than 0.2mm thin in diameter and less than 3cm long). These needle points are virtually hair thin and have a special shape to ensure painless treatment. The insert depth is normally very shallow (just slightly below the skin surface at approximately 0.5mm).

WHAT IS MOXIBUSTION (MOXA)?

Moxibustion/Moxa (Okyu in Japanese) is a traditional acupuncture treatment technique used to stimulate acupuncture points. Moxibustion is made by Mugwort (Yomogi in Japanese). Mugwort is one of the common wild herbs found in Japan. We also use Mugwort for Yomogi mochi rice cakes especially in spring time. In Europe, Mugwort is regarded as the "mother of herbs".

Moxibustion therapy can help boost your immune system, reduce swelling and inflammation, and assist in general pain relief.

WHAT DOES MOXIBUSTION TREATMENT FEEL LIKE?

The acupuncturist forms the moxibustion into a small cone shape (usually about the size of sesame or coffee bean) and applies it to an acupuncture point. The moxibustion is then heated by an incense stick. A moxibustion sticker or ointment is applied on the patient's skin to make sure that there is no risk of burning. When the moxibustion treatment begins, the patient will sense a comfortable feeling of warmness and relaxation. Hight quality moxibustion is smokeless, burns slowly, and provides a comforting relaxing heat. When moxibustion starts burning it will produce a natural oil (console) and haas a pleasing aroma.

If you haven't tried moxibustion therapy, book an appointment with us to experience the positive health benefits of this special treatment!

I'M HEALTHY BUT CAN I TAKE ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT?

As acupuncture is known to enhance a patient's general sense of relaxation, body revitalization and immune system strengthening, it is not necessary to have a specific health problem before considering treatment. In fact, patients throughout the world are finding regular acupuncture treatments to be a very natural and therapeutic way to navigate through their increasingly hectic schedules and demanding careers.
In these busy modern times, many people experience stress, allergies, chronic fatigue, and other lifestyle related diseases that contribute to physical and mental imbalances. Acupuncture can assist in maintaining physical and mental balance that can prove effective in either treating or preventing such illnesses.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS?

WHO (The World Health Organization) lists the following (amongst many others) as health conditions that acupuncture "has been proven-through controlled trials-to be an effective treatment".

Anxiety
Constipation
Depression
Frozen shoulder
Headache and migraine
Hypertension / Hypotension
IBS
Insomnia
Joint pain
PMS
Sciatica
Tennis / Golf elbow

and more!

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