Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatments aim to restore balance in the body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body’s pathways of energy (or “Qi”) are blocked or disrupted when dis-ease is present. The use of extremely fine needles, inserted at specific points on the body, is a physical means to manipulate this blocked energy and restore proper flow and balance.

Acupuncture can help with many different health conditions from simple muscle tension to chronic pain; from digestive problems, to reproductive health; and from headaches, to insomnia. Generally, acupuncture is not recommended for people who have a fear of needles, or for people with certain unstable health conditions.

The acupuncture needles used by Dr. Ruth ND, are from either Seirin or DongBang - two of the highest quality brands available. All needles are sterile, and are individually packaged for one-time-use only. Treatments are 45 minutes in length. Depending on each individual case, acupuncture treatments may also include breathing exercises and/or the use of an infra-red heat lamp for added stimulation. Benefits from acupuncture are cumulative in effect; therefore treatments are generally done on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. The total number of treatments needed, will depend on the severity of your health concerns and the speed with which your body responds to the treatments.