Atlantic Medicine & Wellness Ramshorn Executive Centre
2399 Route 34, Bldg A, Suite 5
Wall Township, NJ 08736
(732) 528 5533
Align Health & Wellness 10 Schalks Crossing Road Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (877) 743 6565
What is Oriental Medicine?
Evolving over the past 2,500-years, Oriental Medicine was originally developed to promote health and longevity by treating the whole person: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. A gradual and gentle means of reclaiming well being, it is considered to be extremely effective in preventing disease and in treating chronic illness. Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Massage, Qigong exercises, and dietary suggestions are all a part of Oriental Medicine.
How does it work?
Traditional theory states that vital energy (Qi – pronounced ‘chee’) flows through the body, forming a network of Channels connecting the organs to each other, and supporting all bodily functions. Optimum health is achieved by maintaining balance within this system. Discomfort and disease only result from an imbalance, which can be restored through adjusting one’s Qi flow by stimulating, dispersing, and/or regulating specific acupoints.
What the Research Says:
Modern clinical studies have shown that the use of Oriental Medicine produces various responses within the body such as the release of certain chemicals known to decrease pain, support the immune system, and activate the nervous system.
What to Expect:
Regular treatments will last about 30 minutes, but your initial visit will take approximately 45 minutes, so that a comprehensive evaluation may be performed. Qi is assessed through palpating acupoints, observing the tongue, and by feeling the pulse. Unique treatment plans are developed based on your specific constitution and needs.
Is it Painful?
With a diameter the size of only a few hairs, acupuncture needles do not cut the skin like hypodermic needles. When inserted correctly, acupuncture needles simply separate the tissues of the skin. Patient sensation may include a brief pricking, but typical reactions to acupuncture are: tingly, dull, heavy, or warmth. Non-needling techniques can be used in certain cases.
How often should I go?
After determining how you respond to treatment, your practitioner can guide you as to how often to come in. Typically given on a weekly basis, a full course of Oriental Medicine treatment is a total of 10 sessions. Severe conditions may require two or three treatments per week for a short duration, while chronic conditions usually require less frequency, and longer duration. There are no known risks for having treatments as frequently as twice a day.
Evolving over the past 2,500-years, Oriental Medicine was originally developed to promote health and longevity by treating the whole person: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. A gradual and gentle means of reclaiming well being, it is considered to be extremely effective in preventing disease and in treating chronic illness. Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Massage, Qigong exercises, and dietary suggestions are all a part of Oriental Medicine.
How does it work?
Traditional theory states that vital energy (Qi – pronounced ‘chee’) flows through the body, forming a network of Channels connecting the organs to each other, and supporting all bodily functions. Optimum health is achieved by maintaining balance within this system. Discomfort and disease only result from an imbalance, which can be restored through adjusting one’s Qi flow by stimulating, dispersing, and/or regulating specific acupoints.
What the Research Says:
Modern clinical studies have shown that the use of Oriental Medicine produces various responses within the body such as the release of certain chemicals known to decrease pain, support the immune system, and activate the nervous system.
What to Expect:
Regular treatments will last about 30 minutes, but your initial visit will take approximately 45 minutes, so that a comprehensive evaluation may be performed. Qi is assessed through palpating acupoints, observing the tongue, and by feeling the pulse. Unique treatment plans are developed based on your specific constitution and needs.
Is it Painful?
With a diameter the size of only a few hairs, acupuncture needles do not cut the skin like hypodermic needles. When inserted correctly, acupuncture needles simply separate the tissues of the skin. Patient sensation may include a brief pricking, but typical reactions to acupuncture are: tingly, dull, heavy, or warmth. Non-needling techniques can be used in certain cases.
How often should I go?
After determining how you respond to treatment, your practitioner can guide you as to how often to come in. Typically given on a weekly basis, a full course of Oriental Medicine treatment is a total of 10 sessions. Severe conditions may require two or three treatments per week for a short duration, while chronic conditions usually require less frequency, and longer duration. There are no known risks for having treatments as frequently as twice a day.