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ACUPUNCTURE
* Worker's Compensation
* No Fault Auto
* ASHN
* HMSA
* HMAA
* Kaiser
Places of Practice: (treatment by appointment only)
(808) 728-2954
Outcalls also available
Chinatown: Chinese Cultural Plaza
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ICAOM)
100 N. Beretania St. Ste.203B, Honolulu, HI 92813
(808) 728-2954; (808) 521-2288; Fax: (808) 521-2271
http://www.orientalmedicine.edu
Kaimuki:
Kaimuki Health and Wellness
1109 12th Ave. Ste.2, Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 728-2954; (808) 924-7772
http://kaimukihealthandwellness.com/Welcome.html
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
Sustaining Affordable and Effective Treatment
In Asia, acupuncture traditionally consisted of a quick intake,
pulse & tongue diagnosis, and several people lying with needles in one communal
room. This model can work in the West as well. By treating people all together,
it is much more affordable for everyone, allowing for more frequent treatments,
and faster results.
Experience the collective healing energy of our community as we receive
acupuncture together.
Sliding scale $15-30
Thursdays 5-8pm
1200 Queen Ema St. Capitol Place Yoga Studio (new Honda-condo building; across the street from St. Andrews Cathedral)
5th floor in Yoga Room
(non-residents
must sign in at 1st floor)
ONGKING Arts Center (2006-2009)
184 N.King St. (near corner of King and River; upstairs)
Common Questions about acupuncture.
What conditions are treatable with acupuncture?
How many treatments will I need?
Is there anything I need to do before receiving an acupuncture treatment?
Is there anything I can do while receiving acupuncture?
What can I expect after treatment?
ACUPUNCTURE
UTILIZES:
Insertion of acupuncture needles (see above questions)
Moxibustion: uses burning mugwort herb to invigorate blood circulation
Cupping: uses glass or plastic cups combined with fire or suction to draw toxins out from the deep tissues
Gwa Sha: uses an ox horn to draw toxins out of the deep tissues
Interdermal needles: uses tac needles that are usually taped in place for a longer period of time for a stronger stimulation
Electrical stimulation:
uses
electrical current conducted through a needle to sedate tissues
FOR
A VARIETY OF HEALTH NEEDS:
Immune
system enhancement
Infectious
disease
Chronic,
degenerative conditions
Pain
METHODS
OF DIAGNOSIS:
Looking:
appearance, behavior,
tongue
Listening:
voice, respiration,
cough
Asking:
medical history, pain,
appetite, thirst, sleep, HA, perspiration, urination, stool, meds, etc.
Touching: palpation of meridians and areas of pain, pulse
Learn more about acupuncture:
FDA Reclassification of the Acupuncture Needle
Clinical Studies on Effectiveness of Acupuncture
NIH Conclusions on Acupuncture
WHO Citations of Effectiveness of Acupuncture
Articles from the column To the Point:
Papers on esoteric acupuncture theory:
vector equilibrium meridian model
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