Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Of or related to a medical procedure involving the piercing of the skin at very specific points on the body using thin, sharp needles; thought to adjust the pattern of the body's energy flow.

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Acupuncture

Physician acupuncturist

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Physician Acupuncturist is one who has acquired specialised knowledge and experience related to the integration of acupuncture within a biomedicine practice.

Moxibustion

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Moxibustion refers to heat stimulation and the use of the herb Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort) which is burned over the acupuncture site for purposes of warming.

Medical acupuncture

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical discipline that integrates traditional and modern acupuncture techniques into contemporary biomedical practice.

Staple puncture

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Staple puncture is the application of a metal staple to an acupuncture point where it remains for a prolonged period of time.

Intramuscular stimulation

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Intramuscular stimulation is a technique of applying needles to areas of tenderness.

Laser acupuncture

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Laser acupuncture directs and stimulates a laser beam directed at the acupuncture site.

Electro acupuncture

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

A special acupuncture practise whereby a minimal electric current is administered to certain meridian points. Electro acupuncture can be performed with or without needles.