Acupuncture
Published on Dec 12, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ACUPUNCTURE
ALYSSA FAIRCLOTH & MEGHAN MITCHELL
A Chinese medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at specified sites of the body.
HISTORY OF ACUPUNCTURE
- Originated in China
- Been practiced for over 4,000 years
- 1997- approved by US National Institutes of Health
As the acupuncturist inserts the needle, he/she puts them into the body's meridians to clear energy blockages.
During the procedure they sometimes simulate the needles. Something that they might do is massage, cupping, or sometimes they send an electric flow.
TYPES OF ACUPUNCTURE
- Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
- French Energetic Acupuncture
- Korean Hand Acupuncture
- Auricular Acupuncture
- Myofascially Based Acupuncture
TYPES (CONTINUED)
- Japanese Styles of Acupuncture
Masters degree programs take anywhere from 3-4 years to accomplish. They focus on equipping students with the diagnostic and therapeutic skills needed to practice acupuncture. Curricula focus on other methods as well as other oriental and western medicines.
Doctoral Degree programs tend to be extended over six semesters plus adding on the masters degree. The program builds on fundamental skills acquired at the masters degree level. They rely on advanced clinical practice.
You can to be licenses to practice acupuncture. You get certification by the NCCAOM or The Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
SIX LEVELS OF ACUPUNCTURE
- Greater Yang
- Bright Yang
- Lesser Yang
- Greater Yin
- Lesser Yin
LEVELS (CONTINUED)
- Terminal Yin
RESULTS AND EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTURE
- Relieves Pain
- Better Sleep
- Less Stress
- Mental Clarity
- Better Digestion
