Valley Ranch Acupuncture is your source for quality, comprehensive health care. At Valley Ranch Acupuncture, you will experience a personalized approach to treatment.
If you struggle with chronic pain, want to experience wellness naturally, or if traditional therapies have failed you, it may be time to consider Valley Ranch Acupuncture.
What Is Acupuncture?
Your doctors at Valley Ranch Acupuncture are well-trained in this 3000-year-old Chinese healing technique. Acupuncture treatments work to restore and balance the body's vital energy, or chi. In order to achieve and maintain good health, the body's energy must flow smoothly. If the energy flow is disrupted or blocked, illness results. At Valley Ranch Acupuncture, your doctors will work with you to discover the cause of the imbalance and restore your chi.
The acupuncture treatment itself consists of the insertion of small, sterile needles placed on precise points of the body. While the idea of having needles inserted may be off-putting to first-time acupuncture patients, they soon discover that the experience is relatively pain-free and even pleasurable. Acupuncture is known to induce a state of relaxation while healing a number of ailments and diseases, from headaches and joint pain to diabetes and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
What Should I Expect?
When you come in for treatment at Valley Ranch Acupuncture, we will first review your entire healh history before beginning the exam. The physical exam includes a detailed analysis of the pulse, tongue and face. Once a diagnosis has been reached, 1 to 9 needles may be inserted, although this varies depending on the patient.
When all of the needles are placed you will be left to relax in the treatment room for 15-20 minutes. After the treatment, your doctors may also recommend dietary and lifestyle changes or prescribe Chinese herbal medicine if needed.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Some patients only need one treatment, while others may need 4-5 before experiencing any results, especially for chronic conditions. A number of factors play a role, including diet and lifestyle, as well as the patient's active participation in achieving wellness.
Why Should I Use Valley Ranch Acupuncture?
Many M.D.s and D.C.s are practicing acupuncture with little or no acupuncture training. You MUST ask them how many hours of acupuncture training they have had. Two-thousand hours should be the minimum, and look for the initials L.Ac after your doctor's name. This certifies that your acupuncturist has been properly trained to treat you.
Your doctors at Valley Ranch Acupuncture are fully licensed to practice acupuncture. They have completed thousands of hours of training, have passed a licensing exam and are required to take continuing education courses. Your doctors at Valley Ranch Acupuncture will work together to find the best solution for achieving and maintaining wellness.
Our Philosophy
At Valley Ranch Acupuncture, we believe in treating the person, not the disease. You'll find that we offer a level of comprehensive care rare in today's healthcare climate by providing:
A multi-level approach. Your health is addressed on all levels: physical, mental, and emotional.
A thorough evaluation. Your first visit will consist of a complete examination, review of your health history, an assessment, and consultation. Initial consultations are usually over an hour in length.
Multi-faceted treatment methods. All aspects of Chinese Medicine are employed as needed: acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese herbal medicine, Eastern nutrition, and self-rejuvenation practices.
Instruction. The diagnosis you're given and the treatment methods will be explained to you. You'll be provided with take-home information, instruction on self-care practices. Seminars for more in-depth coverage of health issues will be offered, along with opportunities for more in-depth healing at retreats.
Follow-through. Time will be made available for questions, providing feedback and following through on helping you attain your health-related goals.
To find out how Valley Ranch Acupuncture can help you, please call 972.444.0660 or e-mail us to schedule a consultation.
