Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Our team at AcuCare Clinic is dedicated to providing the most efficient, effective long-term relief and treatment possible through acupuncture and chinese medicine.
AcuCare Clinic’s Style of Acupuncture
At AcuCare Clinic we practice the Balance Method style of acupuncture. The Balance Method is a highly effective style of ancient acupuncture that excels in treating all types of pain as well as chronic conditions. The Balance Method style of acupuncture was developed by Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan and emphasizes instant results. While most patients will require a series of treatments to fully resolve their issue, they will usually get relief from just one treatment and know that acupuncture works!
A unique aspect of the Balance Method is which points are used in treatment and where they are located. It is a common misconception that acupuncture should be given to the affected area of a patient’s problem. This concept of “local” treatment is usually less effective and requires prolonged treatment to achieve full resolution of symptoms.
Balance Method practitioners will almost always pick points in the patient’s extremities (from the knees down and the elbows down) and will usually use points on the opposite side of the ailment. These ideas are found in the classical texts of acupuncture and can be found in literature as old as acupuncture itself. The points used during Balance Method acupuncture treatments are considered to be the most powerful points on each meridian, according to classical Chinese theory. These locations were originally detailed in the oldest known Chinese medical text: The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic.
Another advantage of using points on the extremities is their accessibility. You don’t have to change out of your clothing; after removing just shoes and socks, you can rest comfortably in one of our recliners or on a treatment table with only your lower arms and legs exposed.
How many sessions will you need?
For most patients we like to begin with two treatments per week for three weeks. This gives us 6 treatments in a very short period of time. The purpose of these first 6 treatments is to establish momentum. For most conditions we like to push hard in the beginning, make some significant progress and then begin backing off the frequency of treatment as the patient improves. If this frequency of treatment isn’t possible, that’s ok. Acupuncture can still be helpful but frequency of treatment in the beginning will help produce relief more quickly and usually will help the patient require fewer overall treatments.
Once momentum is established and the patient has improved by 50% or more we will begin to lessen the frequency of treatment to once per week, then once every two weeks and so on until the condition is resolved. There are a small number of patients that acupuncture may not be helpful for. If after the initial six treatments the patient has not improved it may be that we am not able to help them. We value your investment and if you aren’t getting results, we don’t want to needlessly prolong your care.
To schedule an appointment, or to ask questions, please call 704.483.5441.
Abe Rummage, L.Ac, LMBT
Acupuncturist
Abe is licensed and board certified in acupuncture and Chinese medicine as well as therapeutic massage.
Jim Westmoreland L.Ac, NMT
Acupuncturist
Jim is licensed and board certified in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and Neuromuscular therapies.
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Closing the gap between traditional & alternative healthcare.
We are dedicated to your health. AcuCare Clinic is the only area acupuncture clinic with a strong relationship with the medical and healthcare community. We have worked diligently to close the gap between traditional and alternative healthcare so both can work in unison and in the best of the patient – you.
