The Ancient Way of Energy Healing
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Treatments
AcupunctureAcupuncture points inserted in the body with very thin needles using a pattern designed for you to address a specific problem or concern.
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CuppingCupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction, which increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed.
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About Dr. Qiling LuDr. Qiling (pronounced "chee-ling") Lu was the chief of acupuncture in Chinese Medical Hospital in Yulin, Guangxi, China for 17 years. After she moved to the United States, Dr. Lu received NCCAOM certification and is licensed in Arizona as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She served as a consultant for more than 15 years at Phoenix Indian Medical Center as part of a comprehensive team approach to pain management. Dr. Lu sees patients in her private practice in Phoenix.
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What is acupuncture?Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Very thin needles are inserted in points in the body using a pattern designed to address a specific problem or concern. Acupuncture is commonly used for pain relief, though it is also used for a wide range of other conditions.
What is cuppingCupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction, which increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine can be used alone to treat a variety of symptoms, or as a treatment to complement conventional medical care. It is often used, for example, as part of an integrative program to help people undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation for cancer.
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Although we use needles, they are very slender and fine (about the size of a cat whisker). You may or may not feel an initial prick, sometimes described as a mosquito bite.
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Acupuncture is used to treat a variety of conditions such as knee or back pain, headache, breathing problems, stomach problems, and menstrual cramps. Acupuncture is also used to treat nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy side effects, morning sickness, hypertension (high blood pressure), allergies, depression, infertility, and other conditions.
If you have questions about whether acupuncture or herbal treatments might be helpful to you, please call Dr. Lu to find out. |
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