Every month AcuMantras has a special guest come in and participate in one of our acupuncture sessions. The point of this is to combine different types of holistic therapies for our community to experience. We try to feature sound healing therapists, naturopaths, herbalists, emotional healers etc.

Stretching therapy has been around and first started about 30 years ago. Nowadays, physical therapists as well as athletes are beginning to incorporate stretching or fascial stretch into their routines. While we don’t do FST at AcuMantras, incorporating yoga or Qi Gong can be just as beneficial!

All holistic medicine is designed to help the body heal itself. When it comes to acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, interventions can help build your immunity against illness. These methods can help by increasing circulation in your vital organs. Traditionally acupuncture is used as a way of balancing energy levels in our body.

In auricular acupuncture, acupuncturists target points in the ears to alleviate a number of conditions. These include pain management, anxiety and depression. These auricular points in your ear can provide relief from certain symptoms depending on the requirements of an individual patient. Although auricular acupuncture is done specifically on the ears, it is used to treat the whole body, making it perfect for those new to acupuncture!

Acupuncture therapy may be able to help improve circulation by releasing endorphins. Endorphins are natural opiates that produce pleasure in your brain and reduce pain levels. It also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. This decreases your heart rate, opens up your blood vessels and relaxes your muscles.

The symptoms of sciatica vary a lot from person to person. In most cases, though, symptoms start out mild and get worse over time. Some people have chronic sciatica and have flare-ups of pain for years.

The decision to go to acupuncture school or not is an important one. Many people waffling over it are hoping they will find some magical advice from someone about whether or not it is a good idea. Hopefully, this blog will help direct you in the right direction and plant some seeds for contemplation.

In English, Qi (also known as chi) translates into simply "vital life force". However, that doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of what it actually means. According to Classical Chinese Philosophy, Qi can take a more literal- and scientific meaning.

Back and neck pain can be some of the most inconvenient types of pain. Posture, strenuous activity, and physical injuries may often lead to discomfort. Did you know that many are turning to acupuncture for pain management? If it is something you have considered but wanted more details on, you have come to the right place.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Nutrition Tips are essential for achieving optimal health and wellness. They take into account your body type and what foods will benefit you the most.

Many hormonal imbalances can lead to infertility, which affects many people in the world. Acupuncture and eastern medicine offer solutions for hormonal imbalance that are less invasive than traditional medicine.

Acupuncture is actually great for children. They are still developing and their bodies are learning to react to different stimulations and situations. From pain management to muscle strains in athletes, reducing anxiety and more, acupuncture is often turned to.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body’s flow of energy causes sickness and health. When this energy is blocked, we can experience various ailments, including stress-causing conditions.

Having a baby is one of the most joyous parts of life. All too often, it can also bring stress. The uncertainty behind infertility is a problem faced by many. Did you know that acupuncture for fertility support is often recommended?

There are many benefits of acupuncture. Traditional Chinese medicine is often turned to as a form of management. These approaches look to tackle the issue at the source and achieve an overall state of well-being.

After extensive research, you have decided to give acupuncture a try! We here at AcuMantras know you have questions about available options. One of those is community acupuncture

Pain can bring discomfort that no one wants to experience. There are an endless number of remedies to explore, all with their own benefits and treatments, including acupuncture.