T: 1 (310) 751-7550
1231-35 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
T: 1 (310) 751-7550
1231-35 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Chinese Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese
Medicine and seeks to manipulate the flow of qi (chi) or
‘life energy’ in the body. Practiced in China for over 3,500
years it is based on the principle that qi flows through the
body along pathways known as meridians; disruption of its
smooth circulation can create illness. There are 365
‘acupoints’ along the meridians at which qi is concentrated.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterilized
needles into various points in the human body to treat a
wide variety of conditions. The insertion of needles into
acupoints restores balance to the qi.
Upon the initial consultation, the practitioner will conduct
physical examination and ask for a detailed medical history
before creating a plan of treatment. Frequency and number of
treatments required depends on the nature and severity of
the illness. Treatment might take place once a week to begin
with; most clients typically require between 6 and 10
sessions. The number of needles used during treatment varies
but may be only two or three. They are inserted to a depth
of a quarter to one inch and are normally left in position
for about 20 minutes. Sessions last between 30 and 90
minutes. Acupuncturists may also recommend herbal remedies
as well as diet and lifestyle changes.