Balance Acupuncture & Herbs – Our expertise in traditional Chinese medicine will help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
Our approach to patient care values the importance of the patient-practitioner relationship. We focus on the whole person and integrate naturopathic healthcare and disciplines, lifestyle, and nutritional advice. We are the trusted acupuncture service provider in Bellevue and Renton, WA.
Time-proven over thousands of years, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine continue to be a valuable therapy. Amidst the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers, a quieter form of healing thrives in acupuncture. Let’s explore how this ancient practice harmonizes with our acupuncture clinic.
If you are interested in trying acupuncture, it’s important to find a qualified and licensed practitioner. Additionally, it’s a good idea to check with your insurance provider to see if acupuncture is covered under your plan.
What Kind of Practices Does We Provide?
Pulse Diagnosis
Traditional Chinese medicine (tcm) pulse diagnosis is one of the four major assessments in tcm consultation. Through pulse palpation at three locations, i.e. cun, guan and chi, on both wrists, general health condition of a person and a particular organ can be fully recognized.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a mainstay of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been practiced for thousands of years. Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body—most often by inserting thin needles through the skin. Acupuncture rarely causes more than mild side effects, it is a potential alternative to pain medications or steroid treatments.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal therapy is important in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used for centuries in China, where herbs are a fundamental therapy for many acute and chronic conditions. Like acupuncture, Chinese herbs can address unhealthy body patterns that manifest in a variety of symptoms and complaints. Chinese herbal therapy aims to help you regain balance and strengthen your body’s resistance to disease.
Cupping
Cupping is the term applied to a technique that uses small glass cups or bamboo jars as suction devices that are placed on the skin to disperse and break up stagnation and congestion by drawing congested blood, energy or other humors to the surface.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Away Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can provide a safe, effective, natural, and drug-free approach to reducing the signs of aging. Acupuncture tightens pores, and improves muscle tone and dermal contraction while enhancing and increasing the elasticity of the skin. Through a succession of treatments, you will look and feel more energetic, vibrant, and healthy.
Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is a form of acupuncture that originated in China during the Chou period (first millennium BCE). When performing auricular acupuncture diagnostic technique are completed before treatment. In recent years, auricular acupuncture and body acupuncture have been increasingly used to treat veterans with a wide variety of health conditions. Auricular acupuncture protocols have been developed specifically for use with military populations.
Ear Seeds
Ear seeds are based on the same general principles as acupuncture. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), your health depends on the flow of qi (energy) in your body. Ear seeds are placed on certain points, usually along meridian lines, to help clear up any qi blockages. In TCM, resolving these blockages may help with a variety of health conditions.
What Health Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat?
Though today we know this list to be more extensive, in 1979, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following list of common conditions proven to respond to TCM Acupuncture: Mental-Emotional, Respiratory Tract, Respiratory System, Eye Disorders, Mouth Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Acupuncture and moxibustion performed by professionally trained and licensed acupuncturists is very safe! Sterile, one-use acupuncture needles are categorized as class II medical devices, which the Food and Drug Administration regulates.
The National Institute of Health recognizes the benefits of acupuncture within a conventional medicine paradigm, and research shows that there are few adverse side effects from acupuncture and moxibustion when performed by professionally trained and licensed acupuncturists. Slight bruising or bleeding, sensations of pressure or slight discomfort, and experience of dizziness or light headedness are the most commonly reported adverse side effects of acupuncture, which can be minimized with rigorous training, patient education, and open communication between patient and practitioner.
The initial treatment may last up to 1.5 hours, whereas follow-up visits can range from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
A simple medical history form will be required, so we can better assess your current condition. We will view your condition with a holistic approach and expect you to answer detailed questions about your diet and sleep. Once you have been fully evaluated, we will create and explain your treatment plan and what to expect from the treatment. As your acupuncture session comes to an end, we will discuss helpful take-home information about your condition that can assist your healing outside of the clinic. Your follow-up appointment will be scheduled in the office. What to Wear to Acupuncture
It is good to have something to eat about an hour before your treatment. Please do not come to acupuncture on an empty stomach and/or extremely tired, but do avoid eating a heavy meal for at least one hour before treatment. Preparing for Acupuncture Appointments
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Acupuncture Clinic in Bellevue and Renton: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellness
Business Hours:
*By Appointment Only
MON~FRI
9:30am~4:00pm
SAT
10:00am~2:00pm
SUN
CLOSE
Locations:
Bellevue
13555 NE Bel-Red Road, Suite110, Bellevue, WA 98005
Renton
4444 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98059
Phone:
(425) 362-6159 (Phone/ Text)
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