Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient system that combines acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, nutrition, herbology, exercises like Tai Chi, yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, and feng shui to treat the person’s body, mind, and spirit. It has been around for over 2000 years. In TCM pain is caused by blockages of qi (energy) and blood in the body.
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Global Physiotherapy – Sherwood Park, AB
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
Charlotte Dowhaniuk – Medical Acupuncture Certified
780-467-9098
30+ years of experience, one-to-one treatment
Unit 148, 2693 Broadmoor Blvd., Sherwood Park
How Does TCM Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture is the use of very thin, disposable needles that are inserted into specific acupuncture points on the skin to balance the flow of Qi. Injuries and diseases cause imbalances in the body’s blood and energy flow and acupuncture can be used to harmonize the qi in your body. This allows the body to heal itself. Acupuncture is a safe technique used for pain relief and to treat many conditions. There is a very low risk of adverse effects.
Why Choose Fire Cupping for Treatment?
Cupping is a technique that uses a heat source (flame) that is inserted quickly into a jar and it is then placed on the skin surface. Cupping creates local congestion and removes heat and toxins in the body. When you have an injury, the blood and qi to that area are affected. Fresh oxygen and blood are needed to heal the affected region. Cupping forces oxygen to the damaged area via the blood. Nothing moves qi and blood faster than cupping. Cupping is used on various soft tissue injuries, acute sprains, chronic strains, localized edema, skin conditions, and internal heat caused by emotions such as stress, worry, frustration, or sadness.
What Is Moxibustion?
Moxibustion is the burning of the herb mugwort over acupuncture points to stimulate the tissue and qi. It is based on the principle that when you have a painful area, the first thing a person does is rub it. This causes heat and the area feels better. Moxibustion gets blood and qi moving by warming the area removing cold and dampness, which helps with joint stiffness and soreness. A moxa cigar is placed 1 cm above the acupuncture point on the skin until heat and/or redness appears.
Why Choose Charlotte Dowhaniuk For Traditional Chinese Medicine And Acupuncture?
Charlotte has been using TCM with acupuncture for over 10 years. Dr. Steven K Aung in Edmonton trained her. She also took additional training in China. In addition, Charlotte has her level 5 manual therapy courses from the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. At Global Physiotherapy in Sherwood Park, AB, she offers a comprehensive assessment to get to the root causes of your persistent pain and limited motion. Her follow-up treatments will often include a combination of Western and Eastern medicine strategies to achieve the goal of overall wellness.
Request An Appointment In Sherwood Park, AB Today!
Charlotte has excellent success treating chronic conditions like migraine headaches, whiplash, and multiple sites of pain. She also offers a unique approach developed by Dr. Aung to treat misalignment issues resulting from concussion symptoms resulting from MVA’s, and the anesthetic required during surgery. Request an appointment with Global Physiotherapy today.