Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture

Many people have heard of about it as it becomes a more mainstream medical treatment however some still ask, What is acupuncture! Then comes the rest of the question, there are so many different types how is Chinese Acupuncture different?

Lets start with the first part of the question. We know that it is an old form of medicine most information says that it is Chinese in origin and has been around since 2,000 years BC.

Research states, it alleviates pain and can increase the immune response by balancing the flow of Qi or energy through the entire body. This energy flows through 12 main meridians and 2 extra meridians on the surface of the body.

These meridians are much like roadways in that they follow a pathway and along this path there are points that the needles are placed to vitalize the energy, relieve pain, balance the body, and restore health.

So how is the Chinese style different than other forms? Lets take a quick look at some other types of treatment. The Five Element system was created by Dr. Worsley in the 1900s bases the selection of acupoints on discovering what element the patient is. These elements, earth, metal, water, wood, and fire each represent a group of personality traits, a color, sound, and odor. Worsley believed that if you knew the element or Chief Official you could select the right services. This systems also has a slightly different chart for meridians.

The Japanese method is very similar to Chinese. The needles are much smaller and usually the style is painless since the needles are referred to as pins. They also use the divergent meridians that access the internal meridian system more in their treatments than Chinese Medicine.

The least known form is Vedic or Ayurvedic acu-treatment and only seen in Denver Colorado at this time. The painless style of the Japanese treatment is the same with Ayurvedic and the point location chart is the same too. The big difference is it may to be the original method holding the highest quality of healing.

As far back as 1994, Dr. Dietrich Kluber MD wrote in his acclaimed research book, Acupuncture and Its Indian Roots Lichtwortverlag, Kuddeworde, Germany page 79, “When in former periods of history, India and China were one big cultural unit, the teaching of the Five Elements was developed out of the knowledge of the Veda, and with it the Ayurvedic as the medicine for the people. The Marma-therapy, namely Acupuncture is a special technique of the former. Marma-therapy and the medical philosophy on which it is based, is not purely of Chinese origin. The texts of Veda which are dated still further back than the first Chinese ones as well as the contemporary Ayurvedic texts (2000 BC) give many hints that these thoughts were already moved much earlier. Thus it can be assumed that painless Acupuncture treatment was practiced already 5000 or 10000 years ago, long before the Mahabharata war which had destroyed a worldwide culture of high standards in a cultural context that comprised at least both the regions of India and China today.”

Looking to this older resource we find that this healing method includes not only the meridians but also the Charkas and the aura. It involves the use of medicated needling or essential oils on the body and massage which is much like acupressure before placing the needles and then a meridian massage after the treatment.

Electro treatment and moxa are both used when needed. While this type of treatment method seems more complete it is the Chinese approach that is the most common.

A specialist is trained in the Chinese or Oriental Medicine. The NCCAOM or National Counsel and Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine accreditate the acupuncturist after they complete a 3-4 year program at an approved school.

The Chinese style also known as TCM uses stronger needling styles, and like other forms uses electro to treat many conditions and moxibustion. It is based on a system that says each meridian has a pulse and they use this to guide point location. Most practitioners of TCM take about twenty minutes per patient making it a quick shortened version of the Ayurvedic style without the massage or essential oils.

There still is yet another form of called dry needling. In Denver acupuncture can be practiced by almost anyone with a health profession certificate such as a medical doctor, chiropractor, and even physical therapists. These practitioners have not gone to an accredited NCCAOM or AAOM program yet they can do a treatment often calling it dry needling. It’s important to note this is dry needling there is usually little if any training in Traditional Chinese Medicine is ever done by the practitioner. Most states only license graduates of accredited TCM schools who also are certified by the NCCAOM.

The exams are based on TCM that is the biggest factor that makes it different. Your acupuncturist may also be trained in one of the other forms mentioned but to pass the exams and become licensed in your state they had to learn TCM as well. Be sure to check your state laws and make sure your practitioner is state licensed and NCCAOM certified.

So what is acupuncture? It is a very ancient form of health care that involves placing tiny needles just below the surface of the skin in a painless style that will move and balance Qi. Treatment for pain is one of the most common as it boosts the immune system and modern treatment include facial rejuvenation, fertility care, and many other issues. How is Chinese acupuncture different? Really it is just the most common and mainstream therapy.

Debra Arko Novotny L.Ac, D. Hom, DNS has practiced alternative medicine since 1990. She is currently the only known acupuncturist in the United States who is trained in Ayurvedic acupuncture. She is state licensed in Acupuncture and Certified by the NCCAOM.

Her Denver Acupuncture clinic is a preferred health insurance provider center. She also works with patients who desire natural metabolic nutritional health services.

Deb believes in giving patients painless acupuncture treatment delivering the full acupuncture care and her patients have seen great results. Visit Get Healthy Library for video reviews and to start working with Debra today!

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