"The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind."-Paracelsus
Classical Five Element Acupuncture
Becky La Plante, L.Ac.
15R Hartford Ave, Granby, CT 06035
@ Anew Massage And Wellness
2nd Floor, In the Connecticut Valley Commons Center
(860) 341-1227
15R Hartford Ave, Granby, CT 06035
@ Anew Massage And Wellness
2nd Floor, In the Connecticut Valley Commons Center
(860) 341-1227
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is done by inserting very fine needles in specific points on the body to influence the Qi (Energy) in properly flowing, re-establishing the body's rhythm with it's natural cycles and the cycles of nature. It is safe and works well in cooperation with other medical care. Acupuncture is a form of medicine originating from Asia and over 2000 years old. The Chinese observed that the universe is two polarities of Yin and Yang and of Five Elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. They also observed that human beings are a microcosm, or a reflection of nature, and have both the polarities and the elements with in them. Illness or disease happens when all or one of the elements are weak or out of balance causing the energy (Qi or Life Force) not to flow properly.
By stimulating chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin to be released by the brain, acupuncture can help control and relieve pain. Acupuncture has also been shown to support the immune system, increase white blood cell counts, improve endocrine function, relax muscles, regulate the intestinal tract, reduce inflammation, improve local blood flow and speed healing.
What are the benefits of Acupuncture?
1. Acupuncture optimizes your recovery by reducingside effects from the surgery and the anesthetic.
2. Rarely side effects
3. Relatively inexpensive
4. According to the National Institute of Health(NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture has proven effective in the treatment of many common problems, such as various pains, digestivedisorders, stress and insomnia, women’s health, arthritis, cancer-related symptoms and neurological disorders.
By stimulating chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin to be released by the brain, acupuncture can help control and relieve pain. Acupuncture has also been shown to support the immune system, increase white blood cell counts, improve endocrine function, relax muscles, regulate the intestinal tract, reduce inflammation, improve local blood flow and speed healing.
What are the benefits of Acupuncture?
1. Acupuncture optimizes your recovery by reducingside effects from the surgery and the anesthetic.
2. Rarely side effects
3. Relatively inexpensive
4. According to the National Institute of Health(NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture has proven effective in the treatment of many common problems, such as various pains, digestivedisorders, stress and insomnia, women’s health, arthritis, cancer-related symptoms and neurological disorders.
Conditions Treated By Acupuncture
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Addictions
Anxiety Ankle Swelling Arthritis Asthma ADD Back Pain/Ache Blood Pressure Bowel Disorders Carpal Tunnel |
Circulation, Poor
Colds/Flu Chronic Cough Depression Detox Disc Problems Fatigue Chronic Fibromyalgia Gynecological |
Immune System
Heart Problems Headache Hiccoughs Indigestion Infertility Joint Pain Kidney Problems Knee Pain |
Urinary Problems Liver Problems
Nervousness Neuralgia PMS Pain Skin Problems Stomach Problems Weight-loss |
How Does Classical Five Element Acupuncture Differ from Other Systems of Acupuncture
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is a complete system of healing, providing patients with a substantive and effective means of regaining balance on all levels. It is one of the safest, most comprehensive and far reaching systems of medicine in the world.
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is set apart from other systems of acupuncture by its fundamental premise of diagnosing and treating a patient's Causative Factor: his/her root imbalance. The Causative Factor is assessed by way of objective information provided by the body itself. Each of the elements has a corresponding color, sound, emotion, and odor, which can be perceived when a particular element is out of balance.
While it is relatively simple to memorize these associations, developing the skills to truly see, hear, feel, and smell these imbalances requires focused study, practice, and skilled guidance. Accurate diagnosis and treatment of the Causative Factor is the key to Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. In addition, this elegant system recognizes that the health of each individual's body, mind, and spirit must be taken into account to fully understand and treat the cause of disease. Thus, no two patients are ever treated the same. Each symptom is seen as a distress signal of the underlying disease. When the cause of the disease is treated, the symptoms will start to disappear.
"Acupuncture does not cure, balance does. We never treat a disease, we treat you." unknown
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is set apart from other systems of acupuncture by its fundamental premise of diagnosing and treating a patient's Causative Factor: his/her root imbalance. The Causative Factor is assessed by way of objective information provided by the body itself. Each of the elements has a corresponding color, sound, emotion, and odor, which can be perceived when a particular element is out of balance.
While it is relatively simple to memorize these associations, developing the skills to truly see, hear, feel, and smell these imbalances requires focused study, practice, and skilled guidance. Accurate diagnosis and treatment of the Causative Factor is the key to Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. In addition, this elegant system recognizes that the health of each individual's body, mind, and spirit must be taken into account to fully understand and treat the cause of disease. Thus, no two patients are ever treated the same. Each symptom is seen as a distress signal of the underlying disease. When the cause of the disease is treated, the symptoms will start to disappear.
"Acupuncture does not cure, balance does. We never treat a disease, we treat you." unknown
About Licensed Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists/Herbalists have completed a 4 year Masters degree program in Traditional Asian Medicine of which encompasses acupuncture and herbal medicine, western or conventional medicine, and 970 minimum hours of clinical training. To be licensed in the state of Connecticut and California, they are required to pass an extensive licensing exam the content of which includes western medicine, herb drug interactions, herbal medicine, and acupuncture.
- Acupuncturists/herbalists must complete 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years and are regulated by the state of California and Connecticut, just as any medical doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist.
- Have the knowledge to refer you out to a medical doctor or a specialist if needed.
- Are trained to check for herb and pharmaceutical drug interactions.
- Use extensive examination to determine the cause of the disease and other conditions of relative imbalance.
- Give dietary advice of foods to eat and avoid to help your body heal itself if disease and other conditions of relative imbalance.
- Make suggestions on diet and life-style changes that will facilitate your healing process.
- Use extensive diagnostic process to seeks out the both cause and the symptoms.
- Monitor your body’s return to relative balance “homeostasis” and make appropriate adjustments to your herbal formulas and treatment plans.
- Make suggestions of herbal formulas, supplements and super foods that will maximize your body’s adaptability, even if you are already in good health.
