Definitions

Auricular Acupuncture — Also known as ear acupuncture, the ear represents the entire body in an inverted fashion. Specialized needles are applied to the ear to treat chronic and addiction disorders.

Cun — A proportional system of measurement whereby the width of the clients thumb represents 1 cun. This measurement system is used to determine point placement.

Cupping — Used mostly on the back and is thought to remove old stagnant qi to allow new qi to flow in.

Diagnosis — Acupuncture uses all five senses to assess the client. Assessment includes: pulse, tongue, eyes, point tenderness, and observation.

Electro Acupuncture — Acupuncture with electronic pulsing battery operated devices, especially useful for chronic unrelenting pain. These devices range from T.E.N.S. machines to more advanced machines like Rife.

Elements — Acupuncture utilizes the five elements to assess and treat the client. The five elements are fire, earth, metal, water, and wood.

Hand Acupuncture — Application of specialized needles to the hand. The hand reflects the entire body, and can be used to treat all conditions.

Infant and Child Acupuncture — Acupuncture points generally remain the same. The child's age determines the length of application. Children have excessive amounts of Yang qi, and therefore only need small interventions to make a difference.

Meridians — Also known as channels, these 14 pathways define the bodies outer energetic system, or defensive energy.

Moxibustion — The burning of herbs over an acupuncture point, with direct or indirect application, to treat chronic pain and congestion.

Scalp Acupuncture — Application of needles between the scalp and the cranium, used mostly for motor and neurological disorders.

Qi — In general, it means energy. In acupuncture, qi, in a living body, has many levels of expression. For example, the energy from your genetics, and from food and air contribute to your immune energy etc. Refer to the definition of acupuncture.