Clancy Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

read moreAcupuncture is a process by which tiny sterile disposable needles are inserted into targeted areas of the body in order to activate the body's energy and blood to flow. Not only can acupuncture treat existing illnesses like the cold or the flu, but even before the body needs healing, acupuncture services can help the body maintain a healthy immune system in order to fight off illness. The body experiences balance (homeostasis) when its energy flows smoothly. This energy flows within our muscles, along with the joints, bones, and other specific organs.

read moreYour first visit will begin with an in-depth assessment of your condition and an initial treatment. The intake and treatment may take up to two hours, depending on your condition. Typical follow-up treatments last approximately 45-50 minutes. During the assessment, you may be asked about things that you might not think are connected to your chief complaint, such as your emotions, sleeping patterns, and eating habits. Chinese medicine considers the whole person, not just one isolated symptom. When put together, the myriad of symptoms and signs you are experiencing reveal patterns of disharmony.

read moreIf you are new to acupuncture, there is no doubt that you will have some questions about how acupuncture works, how it can help you and how you can get started with acupuncture treatment in Sarasota, Florida. Read this helpful FAQ to find answers to many of your questions. Chinese medicine, in the form of acupuncture or other treatments, has been in practice for more than 3,000 years. This means that acupuncture is far more than just some alternative medicine fad. Acupuncture treatment has stood the test of time to provide treatment for generations.