When it comes to health, it is always good to have an alternative to conventional medicine. That’s where acupuncture comes in. Acupuncture can be used for everything from arthritis to zoster (shingles), headaches to plantar fasciitis, and healthy pregnancy to menopausal symptoms. It is a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries, and there is a reason why it is growing in popularity today.
If you’re not seeing an acupuncturist, you’re missing out. Here are our top reasons to get acupuncture Vancouver treatments.
#1. Acupuncture Vancouver can treat a host of health issues
Acupuncture can treat a wide variety of common ailments, including pain, digestive problems, fatigue, stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. It’s known to have specific benefits such as reducing inflammation, boosting immunity, improving circulation, and calming the nervous system.
#2. Acupuncture is safe
Acupuncture is a safe and virtually painless procedure. The needles are sterile and disposable, and we use them only once. The needles are also very fine, so they are quite comfortable to receive. In fact, most people fall asleep once they are in.
Another benefit of acupuncture is that it can be used safely with other therapies, including with medications and supplements, without worries for potential interactions. It’s also safe during breastfeeding.
Let your practitioner know if you are pregnant or suspect you might be, if you are taking blood thinners, if you have an electrical implant, or if you have any major medical condition. Registered acupuncturists are trained in safety and make treatment accommodations based on factors such as these. Having said that, acupuncture is widely recognized as a very safe therapy.
#3. Acupuncture in Vancouver is affordable!
Most extended health insurance plans cover acupuncture, and My Rest offers direct billing of these insurers, making it easy for you. If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, you may also be able to access acupuncture coverage.
Even if you have to pay out of pocket, acupuncture at My Rest is quite affordable, particularly when you find you can save yourself the cost of having to take time off work for illness, pain, or recovery from surgery. In addition, there are no side effects associated with acupuncture, so you don’t have to worry about taking more medications to address the negative side effects from pharmaceuticals.
#4. Acupuncture is customizable
An acupuncturist may use a combination of techniques when treating you, including electrostimulation, cupping, tui na (Chinese massage), or medical Qi gong therapy. A trained acupuncturist will design a treatment plan for you based on your individual case.
They’ll also take into account any other factors that could affect your health (like diet, sleep patterns, or stress levels) so that they can treat the root cause of your symptoms rather than just the symptoms themselves.
#5. Vancouver acupuncture is regulated
Acupuncturists are highly trained professionals who are licensed, meaning that, in addition to a minimum of two years of post-secondary education, they have completed at least three years of specific training at an accredited acupuncture school. They also take exams to become certified as acupuncturists, and they must maintain standards of continuing education and insurance, according to their regulating body, the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (CTCMA).
Acupuncture is becoming an increasingly popular form of medicine—and for good reason. If you feel like acupuncture Vancouver might be right for you, reach out to one of our practitioners about how to integrate our treatments into your wellness plan.
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