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If you suffer from chronic pain caused by Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Tennis elbow or similar ailments, but cannot seem to find relief from the pain, then you might want to consider contacting an acupuncturist. Acupuncture is part of an ancient Chinese medical system that uses needles to regulate your body's innate energy. This how to guide will give you all the necessary tips for finding an acupuncturist near you.
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If you suffer from chronic pain caused by Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Tennis elbow or similar ailments, but cannot seem to find relief from the pain, then you might want to consider contacting an acupuncturist. Acupuncture is part of an ancient Chinese medical system that uses needles to regulate your body's innate energy. This how to guide will give you all the necessary tips for finding an acupuncturist near you.
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Introduction
- Have you been suffering from chronic pain? Are you afflicted with migraines, menstrual cramps or agonizing back pain? Have you tried almost everything to lessen the pain, but without any positive results? If so, you might want to consider seeking help from an acupuncturist. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information on how to find an acupuncturist.
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Step 1: What Is Acupuncture?
Undergoing acupuncture treatment (Creative Commons photo by Shooting Nouns)- Acupuncture is just one part of a medical system that began in China over 2,000 years ago. It operates on the belief that illness arises when a body's energy is unbalanced. By inserting fine needles at certain designated points on your body, acupuncture aims to regulate your body's natural energy, thus taking aim at whatever illness you are suffering from.
- Acupuncture provides symptomatic relief to those suffering from a variety of conditions and diseases. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Arthritis
- Dental related pain
- Nausea and vomiting due to Chemotherapy
- Migraines
- Menstrual Cramps
- Back pain
- Tennis elbow
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Step 2: Qualities of a Great Acupuncturist
- A great acupuncturist is someone whose primary focus is on the cause of the patient's symptoms and not merely on the symptoms themselves. Getting to the root of the unbalanced energy is essential, so the more evolved and spiritually enlightened acupuncturist will be better equipped to assist patients. As a patient, you should look for the following when determining whether or not an acupuncturist is of this higher echelon:
- Empowerment. It is important that an acupuncturist empower patients to play a more active role in their own healing.
- Sensitivity. Each patient should be treated as an individual, and an acupuncturist needs to be sensitive to patients' needs, allowing them to heal in their own way and within their own time frame.
- Listening skills. Acupuncturists that listen encourage patients to feel safe, thus more inclined to tap into their own healing potential.
- Transformation. In order to help patients, an acupuncturist must be on the healing path themselves.
- Another way to determine a great acupuncturist is to seek out the ones that possess the nine keys of healing, as set forth by Dr. Mikio Sankey, an acupuncturist that has been studying and working on his craft for over 35 years. These are:
- Knowledge
- Skill
- Intention
- Trust
- Integrity
- Intuition
- Compassion
- unconditional love and wisdom
- Forgiveness
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Step 3: Research
- It is important to spend some time researching local acupuncturists before blindly making an appointment with the first one you find listed online or in the phonebook. Otherwise, expect a few disappointing treatments before finding the best acupuncturist to fit your needs. You should:
- Seek referrals. Ask people that you trust that have undergone or have known someone that has undergone treatment. Get feedback from them. You may also want to consider asking employees at health food stores or gyms for suggestions. Anyone working in the health and wellness industry is likely to have some advice for you regarding places to contact.
- Consult bulletin boards at gyms, health food stores and similar places. Some acupuncturists will pin up their fliers, advertising their services and often offering discounts if you present the flier when you come in for your first consultation.
- Search online. Go to Google and search for acupuncturists in your area. You should be able to find a variety of listings with links to their websites. You can learn more from there.
- Make calls. Ask all the relevant questions.
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