At Naperville Acupuncture Center, you won’t be surprised to learn, we specialize in acupuncture. But you might be surprised to know, “acupuncture” isn’t just needles. In fact, the technical definition of acupuncture in Illinois includes:
- Stimulating certain body points by the insertion of pre-sterilized, single-use, disposable needles, unless medically contraindicated.
- “Acupuncture” includes, but is not limited to, stimulation that may be effected by the application of heat, including far infrared, or cold, electricity, electro or magnetic stimulation, cold laser, vibration, cupping, gua sha, manual pressure, or other methods, with or without the concurrent use of needles, to prevent or modify the perception of pain, to normalize physiological functions, or for the treatment of diseases or dysfunctions of the body
- Dry needling or intramuscular manual stimulation, or similar wording intended to describe such practice, is determined to be within the definition, scope, and practice of acupuncture.
- Acupuncture also includes evaluation or treatment in accordance with traditional and modern practices of East Asian medical theory, including, but not limited to, moxibustion, herbal medicines, natural or dietary supplements, manual methods, exercise, and diet to prevent or modify the perception of pain, to normalize physiological functions, or for the treatment of diseases or dysfunctions of the body.
This is actually a pretty wide range of techniques we have available to us, and we like to use all of them!
However, acupuncture is still our bread and butter, and we like to think if you want to try acupuncture for your health, you will choose a place devoted to this ancient/modern art and science.
Since we are asked so many questions we have separated the different techniques into their own pages. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.Lao Tzu